Grape Run 2025
Enjoy the most incredible views across the Historic Constantia Valley Wines Farms
Details subject to change
Start Times
21.1km – 5:45am | 14km – 6:00am
Race Info
It is Race Week! We are so excited to have you join us running through the beautiful Constantia Vineyards. This is a race where we encourage you to simply enjoy the morning out there.
Here’s everything you need to know for Race Day. Please read through it ALL:
1) Race number collection and Registration
Race number collection will be available at Constantia Village Centre at the entrance Court (opposite Tasha’s).
- Saturday 15th November, from 10:00 to 18:00
- On race morning Sunday, 16th November, 05:00 to 06:00
- Please note: there will be NO entries on the day
Bibs: There is no timing chip in your race number. Your race number has all your race details on the bottom right corner. You will tear this off at the end of the race and add it to the Finish Results board. This will be positioned a few meters after the finish line. We’re going old school.
Your race number has a lucky draw number on the left. Tear this off and give it to the announcer/add it to the lucky draw box at the finish area to have a chance to win some prizes… including a pair of Salomons! You will need to be there to claim your prize.
2) Parking
There is limited parking available at False Bay Rugby Club, Constantia Village between Seattle and the Constantia Village Courtyard. Please carpool if you’re able to!
Please do not park in front of the Spar at the old village under any circumstances.
3) Tog Bag Facilities (if needed)
If you need to leave a tog bag with us, you can drop it off at the Tog bag area next to the registration table on the morning of the race, and collect it at the finish line. You will be given a token/number to keep safe and use to reclaim your belongings. If possible, please lock up your belongings otherwise.
4) Salomon Activation | Try and check out their Gravel Shoes - Aero Glide 3 GRVL
Salomon will be partnering with us to offer the 14km runners an opportunity to try their gravel shoes. You will need to supply an ID/Driver’s Licence.
For the 21km runner’s you can check out their shoes at the finish line activation.
5) Hydration Stations
There are two main water tables in the race, these are quite far apart as we cannot have official hydration stations on the wine farms themselves. These two stations offer water and coke.
All runners: Please carry your own water if possible, or have a soft flask in your hand if you know you require a lot of water ordinarily.
6) Route: 21km and 14 km
This is a hybrid course of both road and gravel trail through the Constantia vineyards. The 21km route weaves its way through four different wine farms, whereas the 14km route passes through Groot Constantia.
Please look out for the markers on the course that say 14km / 21km. There will be marshals assisting along the way too.
7) Supporter Zones & Pacing Buses
This is a race for you to enjoy the milestones of the view! If you have any supporters, they can walk to the Dam on the Groot Constantia Property. Any doggos can support from here too, granted they are on a lead and do not get in the path of the runners.
Mr O will be pacing a 2-hour 30-minute bus for 21km runners.
8) Finish Line
The Finish Line has relocated to Nirvana Park, offering easy access to Constantia Village Parking and its surroundings.
Race Timing
There is no timing chip in your bib! We use manual timing. Like the old school runners. Don’t forget to add your race placard and number to the results board! We are on STRAVA!
Coffee, Drinks and Vendors
There will be two main coffee vendors, courtesy of Woolworths and Back Alley Coffee, a rehab tent vendor with compression boots, Salomon, Design2Run and a few others.
You can also grab coffee and support the restaurants in the Constantia Village Shopping Centre. Please support where possible.
We hope you enjoy your race!
If you’d like to find out more about TotalSports VOB, please visit our website. We are one of the oldest and largest WP clubs in the Cape. New membership information can be found there, too. If all else fails, email René at secretary@totalsportsvob.co.za
Run Strong,
The TSVOB team.
The Grape Run is arguably the most beautiful event of its kind in the Western Cape. The two races, over 21km and 14km, blend the roads of Constantia with the unique off-road experience of running in the Constantia wine farms on an early November morning. The farm paths are firm under foot, definitely not a trail run but more challenging that a road run. The 21km course provides a total of 445m of ascent while the 14km course provides a total of 290m ascent. The uniqueness of the event allows runners to enjoy the sights and beauty of the Constantia Valley and the historic wine farms through which the course winds.
Both races take runners around the lower dam of Groot Constantia before a challenging climb and stunning views at the top of the farm. While 14km runners make their way back down the hills of Groot Constantia before returning to the finish at the Alphen Common, 21km runners enter Klein Constantia and summit another hill to reach the peak of the race. Having reached this vantage point and taking in the sights of the breath-taking vineyards below, runners descend to Buitenverwachting’s Husseysvlei vineyard before ending their journey through the Constantia farms at Constantia Uitsig with 6km left of the race. 21km runners will get to delight in Groot Constantia’s vineyard one last time before returning to the finish at the Alphen Common. With the friendliest marshals, it is no wonder that past competitors have lauded the race as the most beautiful and enjoyable half marathon they have run.
As the event is run primarily on the paths and trails of the Constantia Valley wine farms, the event has been declared a plastic free event and with special permission of the WPA Road Running Commission, there are limited water stations. Runners are required to carry their own water bottles/cups.
The current course was first used in 2018 with course records of 1:14:22 for men and 1:33:11 for women set that year for the 21km race. The 14km course record for men was set in 2018 at 47:35 with the ladies’ record set in 2019 at 1:00:20. After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the races returned in 2021 with a minor adjustment to the race start.
Race Details
Date and Time
Sunday 16th November 2025
Location
The Constantia Village Shopping Centre
Distance
21km & 14km
Elevation
445m (21km) & 290m (14km)
Max no. of particpants
2000
Entry Deadline
9th November
How to enter
– Enter online at RaceTraq
– At registration by card, Snapscan or cash
– No entries on race day!
Race Registration
Venue: The Constantia Village Entrance Court opposite Tasha’s Café/Coffee shop)
Saturday 15 November: 10:00 – 18:00
On race morning inside the Constantia Village Entrance Court: 05:00 – 06:00
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