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PLAISIR KIDS

Franschhoek, Western Cape

Fri 24 Sep 2027
Individual
2.55km total
250m swimming (1x)
2.3km running (2x)

OVERVIEW

Fun run, swim, run introduction to our young and upcoming Torpedo warriors. Parents/guardians are encouraged to tag along for the adventure. Kids will love the cool freshwater dam and scenic vineyard trails.

RACE SEGMENTS

3 legs · scroll →
  1. Run 11.1km

    The Meulstroom Twister

    Torpedo Race Hub → Grand Plaisir Plunge

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    Starting from the Torpedo Race Hub at the Plaisir Food Barn — where both the long and short routes start and finish, and there are plenty of toilets, key drop, bag storage, and coffee to get the day going. The route heads up across open grass fields, sorting the racing snakes from the good-timers, before twisting and turning along singletrack that the little ones will love. It's a gentle uphill all the way to the dam, warming the body up and getting everyone into the spirit of SwimRun before the Grand Plaisir Plunge.

  2. Swim 1250m*

    The Grand Plaisir Plunge

    Grand Plaisir Plunge entry → Grand Plaisir Plunge exit

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    The Grand Plaisir Plunge stays alongside the dam wall, we'll leave it up to parents to decide whether the kids take on the full 250m, a shorter 100m option, or a very short splash for the youngest participants. Expect a bit of mud at the end — perfect for the finish photos.

  3. Run 21.2km

    The Ice Cream Dash

    Grand Plaisir Plunge exit → Finish line

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    Although the kids race is untimed, that all goes out the window as it's a flat-out dash down the Meulstroom Trail, alongside the Plaisir vineyards, straight to the finish line. You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream!

What's included6 items
  • 2.55km SwimRun (1x swim, 2x runs)
  • Torpedo SwimRun swim cap to keep
  • Water safety at every swim
  • Finish line refreshments
  • Plaisir Heritage day food and wine offering
  • Torpedo SwimRun vibes
RequirementsMin age 6

Parents/guardians encouraged to tag along for the adventure

  • Minimum age: 6 (on race day)
  • Basic swimming ability
  • Running fitness appropriate for age
  • Parent/guardian support encouraged
  • Wetsuit optional
  • Running Shoes + Whistle

ROUTE MAP

Interactive Route Map

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2.55km
250m

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RACE PHOTOS

Three young Torpedo swimmers laughing and splashing in the dam with the Simonsberg mountains behind them
A dad giving a thumbs up as he runs down a fynbos trail with two kids in yellow Torpedo bibs
A dad and child holding hands as they wade into the river beneath sandstone cliffs, with other kids swimming alongside
A mom and two face-painted boys smiling with ice lollies in the shade after the race
Close-up of a smiling girl in a blue Torpedo cap and yellow vest, water droplets on her cap
Close-up of a boy in a blue cap and yellow Torpedo vest running with a big smile
A group of seven girls in yellow Torpedo vests with arms around each other, smiling after their race
A dad in the dam with his young daughter hugging his neck, both laughing
A line of young swimmers crossing the calm Plaisir dam beneath a sweeping mountain range
Four kids in caps and vests running toward the camera through the fynbos with mountains behind
Kids playing and splashing in the shallows of the dam, water spraying in the sunlight

ENTRIES OPEN

Individual (includes R100 donation to Banhoek Conservancy)

R250

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RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Fri 24 Sep 2027

Sunrise06:33
Registration Open06:30 - 09:00
Long Race Start08:30
Short Race Start08:45
Kids Race Start09:45

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Gear Provided

  • —Torpedo swim cap
  • —Torpedo race vest (to be returned)
  • —Race number marked on your hands in permanent marker for timing.

Optional Gear

  • —Wetsuit
  • —Swimming hand paddles
  • —Swim goggles

Hydration Points

  • REVIVE hydration point at the finish line