Trail running with words at Woordfees 2025

As part of the 2025 Woordfees celebrations, we’re inviting you to kick up some dust in Afrikaans – and have a whole lot of fun doing it.

Velddraf met Woorde is a light-hearted fun run (or walk!) where each participant wears a unique Afrikaans word on their chest – celebrating the creativity, humour and rhythm of the language. Whether you’re a spoedvraat (speed freak), mampoer (moonshine), or agteros (straggler), this is your chance to move your body and share in the joy of words.

The run starts and ends at KleinBlouKlip, the Stellenbosch home of CN&CO founder Carel Nolte – who is passionate about both language and movement.

“Keeping your body active and your mind sharp go hand in hand,” says Carel. “That’s why I love Woordfees – it reminds us how rich language can be. And when you combine that with physical activity and community, something magical happens.”

We’re proud to be involved in Woordfees through Carel’s long-standing support of the arts and pride in his Afrikaans heritage. Our friends at EasyEquities are also major sponsors of the festival.

So get on your drafskoene and maak ‘n draai at KleinBlouKlip, Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch on 12 October 2025. All ages are welcome – even prams!

Registration: 07:00

10 km Vastrap | 08:00 | R150

5,9 km Japtrap | 08:15 | R100

Water will be available along the route.

First prize: R3 000

Second prize: R2 000

Third prize: R1 000

… all sponsored by EasyEquities and delivered to your EasyEquities account.

Each participant receives a spekboom as a medal. There will also be lucky draw prizes, a Louis Massyn prize for the oldest participant and a surprise for the youngest! In addition, Vriesenhof Vineyards will be offering a free glass of wine to each participant (of age) and discount on sales for runners who show their “race numbers”, valid for a week.

“It’s a nice link,” says Carel. “The Vriesenhof winemaker, former Springbok rugby player Jan ‘Boland’ Coetzee, made the Klein Blouklip wine back in the day.”

Tickets available via Quicket. Park at Vriesenhof Vineyards.

Enter now and wear your word with pride!