Plaisir Long
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Blue Grade

PLAISIR LONG

Plaisir, Franschhoek

24 Sep 2026
Individual
~14km total
~2.5km swimming (5x)
~11.5km running (5x)

OVERVIEW

The full Plaisir experience. Warm Winelands dam swimming, vineyard singletrack, and mountain views across the Banhoek Valley. Heritage Day at its most wildlycool — the Long course is the ultimate Blue Grade adventure in the Cape Winelands.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • ~14km SwimRun (5x swims, 5x runs)
  • Torpedo SwimRun swim cap to keep
  • Race course hydration and nutrition
  • Water safety at every swim
  • Finish line refreshments
  • Plaisir Heritage day food and wine offering
  • Torpedo SwimRun vibes

REQUIREMENTS

Additional requirements for athletes aged 13–18

  • Individual entry
  • Suitable for intermediate to experienced athletes
  • Wetsuit optional but recommended
  • Running Shoes + Whistle

Minimum age: 13

RACE SEGMENTS

1
Run

Trail Start

Start area → Dam entry

2
Swim

Dam Swim 1

Dam entry → Dam exit

3
Run

Vineyard Trail 1

Dam exit → Dam entry 2

4
Swim

Dam Swim 2

Dam entry 2 → Dam exit 2

5
Run

Vineyard Trail 2

Dam exit 2 → Dam entry 3

6
Swim

Dam Swim 3

Dam entry 3 → Dam exit 3

7
Run

Vineyard Trail 3

Dam exit 3 → Dam entry 4

8
Swim

Dam Swim 4

Dam entry 4 → Dam exit 4

9
Run

Vineyard Trail 4

Dam exit 4 → Dam entry 5

10
Swim

Dam Swim 5

Dam entry 5 → Dam exit 5

11
Run

Finish Sprint

Dam exit 5 → Finish line

COMING SOON

Route details will be revealed closer to race day

RACE PHOTOS

Athlete leaping with arms wide on a dirt trail, mountains behind
Two athletes running through open Winelands grassland with mountain backdrop
Athlete emerging from calm dam water, reflection visible, mountains behind
Female athlete running out of dam water in focused transition
Two athletes running through tall golden grass in backlit low-angle shot
Group of athletes running through dry grassland, leader making peace signs
Group of athletes running out of shallow dam water splashing
Athlete running on rocky forest trail

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Individual (includes R100 donation to Banhoek Conservancy)

R750

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Gear Provided

  • —Torpedo swim cap
  • —Torpedo race vest (to be returned)
  • —Timing chip (to be returned)

Optional Gear

  • —Wetsuit
  • —Swimming hand paddles
  • —SwimRun pull buoy
  • —Swim goggles

Hydration Points

  • 2 Hydration points on route