We encourage all participants to approach The Ceder Races as a self-supported race, ride, or run. It is essential to carry sufficient water and nutrition at all times while on the bike or trail. While route markings are provided, please ensure you have the correct GPX file loaded prior to entering the Cederberg, as cell service is very limited in the mountain range.

Participants will be in remote areas with little to no cell service, where assistance may not be readily available for extended periods, so please prepare accordingly for emergencies.

Aid Stations will be clearly marked, providing access to beverages and food managed by the Ceder Crew and volunteers. We kindly ask that you treat them with respect and courtesy, as they are there to assist you.

The safety and well-being of our runners and riders are our top priorities. A medical support vehicle will be on the route, along with ambulance services for emergencies. Please remember to save the emergency contact numbers provided in the race day information email and during registration. Note that all emergency race support and assistance will end at 20:00 on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

A sweeper team will follow the last runner to ensure everyone is off the course and returns safely to the finish line. Please be aware that all assistance will be withdrawn after the cut-off times, and any participants who continue on the course do so at their own risk, leaving the responsibility with themselves rather than the event or organizers.

The Cederberg is a Wilderness region and we have a strong “leave no trace policy”.

• Leave no trace and take no souvenirs.
• Race participants are responsible for anything they discard, which goes into a bin. Any littering on the course is strictly prohibited.
• Please respect and be aware of other road users, especially on descents and blind corners. Roads are NOT closed.
• Be respectful of animals and the habitat; the mountain range is wild and home to wildlife.
• Do not take shortcuts, especially on the trail.

Participants are welcome to take as much food and beverage as needed from each aid station or water point. However, leaving any bottles, cans, or cups at these locations is not permitted, so please ensure you are adequately prepared to carry sufficient nutrition.

• Race Bag with The Ceder sponsors' products and goodies
• Complimentary First Ascent x The Ceder Tee
• Race number & Race Timing
• Full medical support; vehicle and ambulance support
• Event Photographers
• Prize Giving: Equal prizes for men’s & women’s podiums
• Access to Nuwerust Farm and Trails on Private Land
• Activities: Swimming in Farm Pool & River
• Ablution Facilities
• Braai Facilities 
• Staffed Aid-stations & Official Cheer Zone
• Ceder Bar
• Entertainment: Live DJs, Activities & Commentator
• Optional: Tented Accommodation & Weekend Meals
  
  
• Entries are only available online via Quicket 
• Entries are transferrable at an additional cost of R250, no transfers after 13 October 2025 for runners
• There will be no refunds made available.
• Entries will not be transferred to following year.
• Should the event be cancelled due to any unforeseen issues, all entries will automatically carry over to the following year.

The registration date and venue for The Ceder Trail Run in Cape Town are yet to be confirmed. Race village Registration will still be available at the race venue, Nuwerust, on Friday, 24 October.

Accommodation at Nuwerust can be booked through the Quicket Entry portal upon registration, with a first-come, first-served approach to prioritize participants for logistical ease. Nuwerust accommodation options include:

CAMPING

• Enjoy the lush grass and trees in the well sought-after Nuwerust Campsite
• R250 p/pn
• 4 ppl per campsite max
• Minimum of 2 Nights
• Bring own camping equipment

PARK & CAMP

• Limited plots - ideal for rooftop tents, located under the trees
• R300 p/pn
• 4 ppl per campsite max
• Minimum of 2 Nights
• Bring own camping equipment

SINGLE CANVAS TENT

• Just rock up without pitching a tent!
• One Sleeper Canvas Tent (Sleeps 1 person)
• Includes mattress / no bedding
• R1400 (2 Nights)

DOUBLE CANVAS TENT

• Two Sleeper Canvas Tent (Sleeps 2 ppl)  
•Includes 2x single beds, white bed linen & towels, 2x chairs, 1x light
• R3250 (2 Nights)

Other nearby accommodation options and their distances from Nuwerust:
• Cederberg Oasis 3.5 km
• Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve 10 km
• Mount Ceder 12 km
• Cederberg Wines 20 km
• Sanddrif 20 km
• Kromrivier Cederberg Park 21 km
• Driehoek Farm 38 km
• Algeria 46 km
• Jamaka 50 km

From Brekkie Rolls to delicious braai options, we’ve got you covered. Available to participants and supporters, simply add a Weekend Meal Ticket to your Entry.

WEEKEND MENU:

Friday Dinner: Linguine Bolognese / Wild Mushroom Linguine

Saturday Breakfast: Hot oats with fruit, nuts, honey

Saturday Lunch: Pizzas: Option of Margherita / Salami / Veggie / Chicken pizzas

Saturday Dinner: Braai including lamb chops, boerewors, chicken kebab, salad, pap and brownie for dessert (Vegetarian kebab options)

Sunday Morning: Breakfast buns with bacon, eggs and cheese (veggie options available)

• Alternatively, indulge in a variety of tasty options from the food truck at Nuwerust, including pizzas (vegan options available), runners' oats, breakfast rolls, boerewors rolls, and more.
• Please note: Food can also be purchased from the Food Truck at Nuwerust during the race weekend. The full weekend catering menu is only available to participants who pre-book and purchase in advance.

• There will also be a bar and entertainment area for race briefings, prize-giving, and festivities.
• Closest shop and fuel stations: Op-die-berg 65km. (The petrol station is closed on Sundays.)
• No pets allowed.
• No 4x4 is needed to reach Nuwerust, although it is recommended due to the condition of gravel roads especially after rains. (We recommend entering the Cederberg from Algeria if you are not travelling with a 4x4.)

Should you need to drop out of the race, notify a race official immediately. If you leave the course and fail to notify race officials, you will be banned from participating in the future (unless assisted from the course by the race medic). Please report to the race organiser or race officials when finished. Contacts will be provided on entry and at registration.

Any person participating in The Ceder Event does so at their own risk. The Ceder, organiser/s, volunteers, staff, sponsors, and Cederberg Oasis take no responsibility for any loss, damage, injuries or deaths.

The Ceder recommends that you arrange your own personal accident insurance, ambulance cover and income protection insurance before participating in the Event to cover any unforeseen personal costs you may incur due to ambulance trips, medical expenses or time off work due to injuries sustained whilst participating in the Event. As a participant of The Ceder, you are responsible for yourself and should know the rules and regulations of the race.

In entering any of The Ceder events, participants acknowledge and agree to all of the above.