Rohan 245 Trail Classic

24 September 2026 | De Grendel Wine Estate

Event Summary

The Rohan 245 Trail Classic—is a fundraising event to benefit the Rohan Bloom Foundation. The Foundation gets its name from a brave young man, Rohan Bloom, who lost his fight against cancer.

Spectacular views, challenging routes and a brilliant cause to support children with cancer. This is not just Heritage Day; it is Remembrance Day.

3 Routes remembering 3 brave souls:

Rohan Bloom 18km route
Jaime Rose Whitesman 10km route
Hunter Emms 5km route

Anchor Partner

The Rohan Bloom Foundation is building South Africa’s first specialised Paediatric Palliative Care In-Patient Hospice in Cape Town, providing palliative care, family support, and dignity for children with cancer and life-limiting illnesses. We turn awareness and generosity into comfort and hope for families across the country.

Do Good. Give Hope.

Vitality Rewards

Discovery Vitality members can earn 1500 Vitality points for completing 18km trail run, 600 Vitality points for completing 10km trail run and 300 Vitality points for completing 5km trail run.

Not a Vitality member yet? Scan the QR code to join Vitality free for 3 months and earn immediate rewards from day one.

Venue
Routes

De Grendel Wine Estate

De Grendel Wine Estate in the Durbanville Wine Valley on Plattekloof Road.

Directions:

From the Cape Town CBD and head northwest on M6 toward the N1
Merge onto the N1 / N7 interchange heading toward Malmesbury
Take the N7 north toward Malmesbury
Take exit 17 and turn right onto Plattekloof Road
Turn left onto the estate road and follow signs to the race village / 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 5km | Download GPX File 10km | Download GPX File 18km

What’s Included?

Contribution to Rohan Bloom Foundation
Finisher’s medal to celebrate your achievement

Podium prizes for top finishers
Spectacular views and vibes

Additional Info

Registration Times

Thursday 24 September from 6:30 to 7:30 at the Dragonfly Tri gazebo.

Late Entries

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.

Start Times

7:30am – Rohan Bloom 18km
8:30am – Jaime Rose Whitesman 10km
8:45am – Hunter Emms 5km

FlexiPass

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.

Prize Giving

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

Rohan Bloom Foundation

The Rohan Bloom Foundation is committed to building a much needed Children’s Hospice in Cape Town, Rohan House, offering the necessary care to patients, whilst ensuring emotional and psychological support for the family. The Foundation aims to bring together the skills, resources and inspiration to support terminally ill children and their families.

Vendors

Soho Coffee – will be serving freshly brewed coffee.
Woodstock Food Truck – will be firing up delicious boerie rolls and juicy burgers.
Pizza Trader – will be serving their famous, freshly made pizzas.

Parking

Parking is on the grass section next to the dam and not by the restaurant. Please follow the instructions of the parking marshals.

Please Note

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