!!! FESTIVAL (and hence this event) POSTPONED to Sunday 9th June !!!
The excitement is building.. the time is getting close.. we look forward to ANOTHER fun-filled and educational day at The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre to Welcome the Whales to Algoa Bay!
With our new sponsor, BYD Kelston, comes ALL NEW ROUTES (within the Willows complex) which are ideal for the beginners / walkers.
Come and join us in a 3km, 6km or 9km trail through the coastal bush on the Willows side of Marine Drive.
After your trail walk / run you will be able to enjoy a packed program which includes;
- Whale Communication & History of Whaling Presentations
- NSRI Whale Disentanglement Demo
- Tourism and Whale Related Exhibitions by Environmental NPO's & Groups
- Recycling educational activity
- Intertidal Educational Walk
- Flea Market
- Raggy Charters Sunrise Cruise
- Fun activities for Children
- Live Music by Local Artists
- Food Stalls & Bar
- & so much more!
There is a R20 entry fee into the festival which is INCLUDED with your race entry fee for the Whale Trail events so that you get to enjoy the Festival after your run/walk.
Dogs are not really encouraged for mass participation events but please note if you do bring your dog the Willows Resort rules pertaining to pets are :
- they must be small / medium size breeds only (below the knee),
- Must be kept on leashes at all times
- Owners have to clean up after pets
- No excessive barking
First 200 entrants to collect at registration will receive a SOS Pop-out-puzzle and fruit snack with their race numbers.
CHECK OUT THE RAFFLE WITH OVER R30,000 in prizes
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Awesome Merchandise
Take away a great collector's item from this event with an item from our Merchandise store.