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Mud, Paw & Beers

31 May 2026 | Devonbosch Estate, Stellenbosch

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Event Summary

The Mud, Paw & Beers — where the trails are muddy, the vibes are high, and the real athletes have four legs.

The rules are simple: keep your dog close, your sense of humour closer, and don’t hold back when the mud calls. And when it’s all done? A well-earned beer (or alcohol-free option) is waiting at the finish line.

Run wild. Get muddy. Earn your beer.

athlete walking dog

Devonbosch Estate

Directions from Cape Town:

  • Take Bottelary Road (M23) towards Stellenbosch
  • At the circle take the first exit (the third exit leads to Devonvale Golf Estate)
  • Follow Dragonfly signage to parking

 

Directions from Stellenbosch:

  • Take the R304 towards Paarl
  • Turn left onto Bottelary Road (M23)
  • At the circle take the third exit (the first exit leads to Devonvale Golf Estate)
  • Follow Dragonfly signage to parking

Routes & GPX Files

Quick note: Our files download as a ZIP File. Just double-click (or tap) the ZIP File to open/extract it — then grab the .gpx file inside.

Download GPX File 6km

What’s Included?

  • A muddy trail run designed for runners and their dogs
  • Finisher’s medal for every dog participant
  • Podium prizes for the fastest dogs (yes, they’re the real athletes)
  • Prize for the muddiest human runner – the dirtier, the better
  • A well-earned beer at the finish line (alcohol-free option available)

Additional Info

Sunday 31 May 2026 from 8:30 at the Dragonfly Tri gazebo.

Available at registration. Late entries attract a R50 late entry fee. Late entries don’t qualify for medals or prizes. Rather enter early and stand a chance to WIN.

9:00 – 6km

No Refunds or Substitutions without a FlexiPass Add-On.

FlexiPass Add-On:

  • 1 Substitution up to 12 noon the day before the event.
  • 100% refund of the entry fee until 12 noon 30 calendar days prior to the event.
  • 50% refund of the entry fee until 12 noon 7 calendar days prior to the event.
  • No refunds within 7 calendar days prior to the event date.

The FlexiPass Add-On must be selected on check-out when entering the event and cannot be added later.

Estimated time is 10:30, however podium presentations will take place once all categories have finished.

In addition to podium prizes, we keep the best prizes for the lucky draw! Please note, you have to be at prize giving to collect your podium prize or lucky draw prize. If you are not at prize giving you forfeit your prize.

  • Dogs must be well socialised and comfortable around other dogs and people.
  • Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times during the event—no exceptions.
  • This also means no playing fetch with your dog at race village. It will cause chaos (We speak from experience. Imagine 100 dogs running at 1 ball…).
  • Please bring poop bags and dispose of any mess responsibly.

  • Feature Coffee – will be available for the early morning caffeine boost.
  • Happy Chefs – will have some awesome breakfast buns available.

Parking is provided behind the main building inside the estate. Please follow the directions of the parking marshals.

Toilets are at race village and in the main building by the restaurants.

athletes running

Please Note

By entering this event, you have agreed to our Participant and Spectator Code of Conduct.

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