For the Love of Grit
Sat, 14 Feb
|Virginia Farm & Trails, Eston
Whether you’re bringing your person, your crew, or just your own grit — this is one you won’t want to miss. This Valentine’s Day, there’s something for everyone at True Grit Trails. 5kms, 13kms and 21kms!


Time & Location
14 Feb 2026, 06:00 – 13:00
Virginia Farm & Trails, Eston, Ezimwini, Road, Eston, 3740, South Africa
About the event
Registration opens at : 06h00
21km starts at 07h00
13km starts at 07h30 and
5km starts at 08h00
Tickets Include
A full True Grit Trails experience packed with adventure:
Fully marked routes.
A highly efficient timing system (Accepted for Discovery points).
Finisher medal for every participant.
Well-stocked aid stations & water points along the route.
Full medic and rescue team on standby.
Sweepers for every distance.
Rescue motorbike patrolling the course.
Prizes from our partners.
Vibrant race village with food, refreshments, and products from our partners for sale.
One free gin/beer/soft drink.
Music and great vibes.
Kids Play zone.
Extras available to order:
Valentines treat box.
Camping (ablutions available on-site).
A R35 surcharge fee will be charged for all on-the-day-entries.
21km : The route takes you on a brand new adventure through unexplored routes, across rivers, over boulders to a magnificent waterfall, single track turns, technical sections. Grasslands, forest sections and farm track, this route includes dam views, sneaky hills and a hidden waterfall to test your love for trail.
Compulsory gear: Minimum 500ml capacity hydration; Fully charged cell phone.
Difficulty rating 3.5/5
13km : A great route for trailers who enjoy scenic views, slight inclines, water crossing and single track, this route takes you through new areas not yet explored and past the well-known dam. There are surprises on route and if you bought a valentines treat box it will be waiting at the finish for you to enjoy.
Compulsory gear: Fully charged cell phone.
Difficulty rating 3/5
5km : A beautiful relaxed route for anyone to enjoy, farm roads, through grasslands, few inclines and along the dam The views on this route show the vast beauty of the area, with a fabulous meander past the dam. If you ordered a valentines treat box it will be waiting for you at the finish to enjoy.
Difficulty rating 1/5
Tickets
For the Love of Grit
This ticket is your race entry, it includes a medal, free gin, beer or soft drink, a 10% off Rabbit Heart voucher and much much more.
From R 150,00 to R 295,00
Sale endedR 155,00
R 235,00
R 295,00
