An introduction to Northern and Central Drakensberg regular and seasonal events.
REGULAR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL DRAKENSBERG EVENTS :
- Firstly, every Wednesday during term time, the Drakensberg Boys Choir Wednesday Concerts 036 468 1012.
- Secondly, Champagne Valley Walking Club. Tuesday mornings;
- Also, every Saturday: Winterton park run at 8 am at The Waffle Hut. ww.parkrun.co.za Cannibal’s Cave park run at 8 am at Lizzie’s Store near Royal Natal National Park;
- Cathkin Park Community Projects Run takes place on the last Friday of the month at 17.00 at Drakensberg Brewery at Berg Air Complex;
- Additionally, Cathkin Trails for Mountain Bikers and Trail Runners:
Remember to pay your way to get your wristband. No Helmet, no ride! Remember to sign the indemnity; and
- Mountain Music Club takes place on the last Saturday of every month from 5 pm at
Mac’s Café , Cedarwood Shopping Centre. Dave: 0822527768
2023
24th January: Spionkop Battle 123rd Anniversary. Lynette Heron 0825730224
5th February: Wagondrift Challenge at Wagondrift Dam. Shane Dreyer 0768214834
GIN RUN date to be Confirmed
3th -5th March: Drakensberg Northern Trail @Alpine Heath Resort.
http://www.drakensbergnortherntrail.co.za
21st- 23rd April: The Lynx Ultra 50km and 25km http://www.thelynxultra.com
27th – 30th April: Music in The Mountains http://www.dbchoir.com
6th- 7th May: Mweni Mountain Run: http://www.kzntrailrunning.co.za
6th – 7th May: Yellow-Billed Oxpecker. http://www.theoxpecker.co.za
13th – 14th May: Red – Billed Oxpecker http://www.theoxpecker.co.za
20th – 21st May: African Oxpecker http://www.theoxpecker.co.za
16 – 18th June: Berg and Bush Descent. http://www.bergandbush.co.za
24 – 25th June: Berg and Bush 2 day http://www.bergandbush.co.za
24th June: Drakensberg Polar Bear Swim Challenge at Dragon Peaks . Belinda 0837737450
1st – 2nd September: The Berg Show at Winterton Country Club. Joanine 0828564368
30th Sept: Run the Berg. http://www.runtheberg.co.za
8th -12th December: Christmas in the Berg at the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School http://www.dbchoir.com
Ann Gray
3rd January 2023
Special thanks to Ann Gray for this list of Events