FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is the event cup free?
Conservation is a subject close to the heart of The Giant’s Cup and as a result we take our environmental footprint very seriously. In light of this the event will be a ‘cup free’ event and all runners will be required to carry their own cup for use on the trail and at the water tables.
Please ensure that you bring your own cup or equivalent to the event.
What accommodation is provided?
Runners are accommodated at Glencairn Farm. Rooms are allocated on a sharing basis. Runners wanting their own room may request this option. It is dependent on availability and the will require a top-up fee. We will contact all runners prior to the event to organise the room sharing if you are travelling with friends or partners.
What is included in the cost of my entry?
Your entry fee goes a long way and full details can be found on the respective race pages.
Which meals are included?
Dinner and breakfast will be provided in the hotel and lunch will be provided at the finish of both days of the event. For those seeking additional replenishments there are cash bars and ala carte menus available at the Farm.
Dinner on the final night of the event will be in the form of an Awards Dinner whereby the overall podium positions will be awarded their prizes together with any category winners and lucky draw prizes.
Runners are welcome to book extra seats at the Awards Dinner for friends and family for an additional charge and must do so when entering the event. The cost per extra ticket will be confirmed closer to the 2024 event weekend.
What are the weather conditions like?
The weather in the Drakensberg in May generally consists of cold nights that can dip below zero and mild days in the high teens and low twenties. It is very important that runners bring suitable clothing for the evenings to counter the potentially sub-zero temperatures.
While the mornings are cold in May the days are generally warm and mild so standard running kit is more than adequate. However it is highly recommended that runners pack sufficient cold weather running gear in the event that the weather closes in and the running conditions deteriorate.
The weather forecasts during the event will be closely monitored and recommendations on appropriate gear will be made each morning before the start.
Please check the compulsory kit list at the bottom of each event page for details on what you need to wear and carry.
Is there any medical support?
There will be a full medical team on standby throughout the event to respond to any medical emergencies that may arise.
Injured or ill runners will be treated on site by the medical personnel who will gain access by foot, horseback or vehicle where possible.
Should any extraction of a runner be deemed necessary this will be done by horseback or by vehicle where possible.
The isolated nature of the course means that extraction could prove time consuming and difficult and runners will be expected to acknowledge this in the indemnity form that will need to be signed when entering the event.
How will the race be timed?
Timing will be managed by the Event Organisers and their decisions will be final.
Event Alterations / Cancellation
As the location of the Giants Cup Trail is in the high Drakensberg the weather can play a large role in the safety and viability of the event. While the month of May, which is relatively stable, has been chosen as the date for the event there remains the possibility for the weather to jeopardize the staging of the event.
Should the Event Organisers feel that the safety of the runners is threatened in any way by adverse weather conditions they reserve the right to alter the course or cancel the event if necessary.