Energy Events
Bastille Day Trail Run
Simondium, Western Cape, South Africa
10 Jul 2027
A French-themed winter trail run at Plaisir Wine Estate in Simondium near Franschhoek, with 35km, 25km, 15km, 10km and 6km options on wilderness trails.
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The Bastille Day Trail Run is an Energy Events race in the Franschhoek and Simondium winelands of the Western Cape, timed for the July Bastille Day weekend. It sells out most years and is known for French-inspired fun on wilderness trails.
The 2027 edition has a new venue at Plaisir Wine Estate in Simondium, with 35km, 25km, 15km, 10km and 6km options.
Distances
| Name | Distance | Gain | Loss | Vert / km | Min altitude | Max altitude | Start | Start location | Finish | Course | Cutoff | Terrain | Technicality | Aid stations | Badges | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastille 35km | 35 km | — | — | — | — | — | 10 Jul 2027 07:30 Africa/Johannesburg | Plaisir Wine Estate, Simondium | Plaisir Wine Estate, Simondium | Loop | — | Trail | — | — | — | — |
| Bastille 25km | 25 km | 890 m | — | 35.6 m/km | — | — | 10 Jul 2027 08:30 Africa/Johannesburg | Plaisir Wine Estate, Simondium | Plaisir Wine Estate, Simondium | Loop | 8 h | Trail | — | — | — | — |
| Bastille 15km | 15 km | — | — | — | — | — | 10 Jul 2027 09:30 Africa/Johannesburg | Plaisir Wine Estate, Simondium | Plaisir Wine Estate, Simondium | Loop | — | Trail | — | — | — | — |
| Bastille 10km | 10 km | — | — | — | — | — | 10 Jul 2027 10:30 Africa/Johannesburg | Plaisir Wine Estate, Simondium | Plaisir Wine Estate, Simondium | Loop | — | Trail | — | — | — | — |
| Bastille 6km Fun Run | 6 km | — | — | — | — | — | 10 Jul 2027 11:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Plaisir Wine Estate, Simondium | Plaisir Wine Estate, Simondium | Loop | — | Trail | — | — | — | — |
Bastille 35km terrain notes
35km with a race jacket for early entries.
Bastille 25km terrain notes
25km. The 2026 ITRA listing shows 23.42 km with +890 m and an 8 hour limit.
Bastille 15km terrain notes
15km.
Bastille 10km terrain notes
10km.
Bastille 6km Fun Run terrain notes
6km fun run.
Registration
- Status
- Open
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Notes
Fees: 35km R1,950, 25km R1,250, 15km R690, 10km R470, 6km R250. Enter before 10 June 2027 for the apparel included with each distance.