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Fri 9 Oct09:00

Atlantic Rail steam train trip, Hartenbos to Mossel Bay (9:00)

Hennies Hartenbos (old train station)

Vintage steam journey behind the locomotive SYLVIA from the old Hartenbos station to Santos, Mossel Bay, along the coast. Passenger coach R195 per person; private coupé (up to 3) R750, private compartment (up to 6) R1 500, café lounge R300 and bar lounge R350 per person. Children under 3 travel free. Book online at scrail.co.za.

familyheritagesteam-trainFrom R195 per person (passenger coach); children under 3 free

Checked 6 Oct

Fri 9 Oct12:00

Atlantic Rail steam train trip, Hartenbos to Mossel Bay (12:00)

Hennies Hartenbos (old train station)

Vintage steam journey behind the locomotive SYLVIA from the old Hartenbos station to Santos, Mossel Bay, along the coast. Passenger coach R195 per person; private coupé (up to 3) R750, private compartment (up to 6) R1 500, café lounge R300 and bar lounge R350 per person. Children under 3 travel free. Book online at scrail.co.za.

familyheritagesteam-trainFrom R195 per person (passenger coach); children under 3 free

Checked 6 Oct

Fri 9 Oct18:00

Kerrie en Kuier-aand (George Studiefonds fundraiser)

Gereformeerde Kerk George · Eastern Extension

Curry-and-kuier evening in aid of the Helpende Hand George Studiefonds, which supports deserving students in the George area. Ticket includes bread table, chicken or lamb curry and rice, dessert, juice, coffee and tea. Auction and lucky draws on the night; raffle tickets R20. Bring your own drinks; guests are asked to bring a toiletry donation for a local community project. Enquiries: Regina 082 935 6271, Amelia 072 274 5419, Tracey 063 758 0595.

fundraisercharitycommunityR175 per person; R1 400 for a table of 8

Checked 4 Oct

Sat 10 Oct07:00

MossMarch 2026 community walk (Hartenbos)

Hartenbos Seefront

The annual MossMarch community walk, part of the Mossel Bay Sport and Recreation Festival, run by Mossel Bay Municipality's Sport and Recreation Department. Registration from 07:00 at the Hartenbos Seefront. Open to everyone; no entry fee, but walkers are asked to bring non-perishable food or socks as a donation. A strongman and powerlifting event follows at the same venue. Contact: Laurenz De Klerk.

walkingcommunitycharityFree

Checked 6 Oct

Sun 11 Oct07:00

Wilderness Chess960 Tournament at Fairy Knowe Hotel

Fairy Knowe Hotel (Wilderness) · Wilderness East

Five-round Chess960 (Freestyle) tournament for adults and juniors at Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness. 25+5 time control; sets and clocks supplied. Standard entry R200 (early-bird R150 ended 31 Aug). Register by Thu 8 Oct 23:59 or when full. Organiser: Wilderness Chess Club — 061 588 0419 / [email protected].

chesstournamentwildernessR200 standard; early-bird R150 ended 31 Aug 2026

Checked 28 Sep

Thu 15 Oct07:30

Good News Media / XS Sure Golf Day at Kingswood

Kingswood Golf Estate · Kingswood Golf Estate

Fundraising fourball golf day for Good News Media (Christian online radio/video) at Kingswood. Two fields: shotgun starts at 07:30 and 12:00 (organiser says tees subject to change). Gents and ladies welcome, max handicap 36. R2 950 per fourball (R740 per player; R510 with own cart) incl. green fees, cart, competition fee and goodie bag. Enter via the online form on goodnewsmedia.co.za, or call 064 514 2236.

golfcharitygolf dayPer player (R2 950 per fourball; R510 per player with own cart)

Checked 3 Oct

Thu 15 Oct08:30

Mayoral Breakfast with Minister Ivan Meyer (Mossel Bay)

Mossel Bay Golf Club

Mossel Bay Executive Mayor Alderman Dirk Kotzé hosts his October mayoral breakfast with Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer as guest speaker. R200 per person (breakfast included, payable on the day to the Golf Club); proceeds go to the Mayoral Fund. RSVP by 10:00 on Monday 12 October via WhatsApp to Aydn Parrott, 079 149 4703, or [email protected].

communitycivicbusinessR200 per person incl. breakfast, payable on the day

Checked 5 Oct

Sat 17 Oct06:00

Fancourt Marathon & Half Marathon

The Ridge, Fancourt · Fancourt

ASA/ASWD-sanctioned 42.2 km marathon (starts 06:00, min age 20) and 21.1 km half marathon (starts 07:30, min age 16) from The Ridge at Fancourt, through The Links and the dairy and berry farms on tar and gravel. Cut-offs 11:30 / 11:00; prize-giving 11:00. Number collection Fri 16 Oct 12:00–21:00 at The Ridge. Online entries on Entry Ninja (R135–R165 incl. fee; temp licence R50); no race-day entries. Enquiries Claudia Richard 082 802 2610.

road runningmarathonhalf marathon21.1 km R135, 42.2 km R165 incl. online fee; + R50 temp licence if unlicensed

Checked 4 Oct

Sat 24 Oct08:00

Touws 9 km Circuit Hike & Row (Wilderness)

Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness · Wilderness East

Venture Butik 9 km circular forest-and-river hike in Wilderness (±70 m climb, 2.5–3 h), past Wilderness Beach, then a guided canoe paddle on the Touw River 11:00–12:00 and lunch at Fairy Knowe. Starts 08:00 at Fairy Knowe Hotel. R450 includes SANParks conservation fees, canoe hire and guide. Enter on Entry Ninja; enquiries Mariàn 063 697 7726.

hikingcanoeingpaddlingIncludes SANParks fees, canoe rental, guide

Checked 2 Oct

Sun 25 Oct06:15

Eden Triathlon League 2026/27 #1 (Great Brak River)

Great Brak River picnic area (triathlon venue), Great Brak River

First race of the Eden Triathlon League season at Great Brak River: Standard (1.5 km / 40 km / 10 km) and AquaBike, Sprint (750 m / 20 km / 5 km) and Super Sprint (400 m / 10 km / 2.5 km), solo or teams of 3. Registration opens 06:15 on race day. Solo R180–R290 (+ TSA day licence if unlicensed; R50 late fee on the day). Bring your own race belt. Enter on Entry Ninja; [email protected] / 083 289 2544.

triathlonaquabikeswimSolo R180–R290; team prices per member from R60

Checked 2 Oct

Fri 30 Oct08:00

Keurbos Short Circuit 9 km hike (Montagu Pass)

Old Toll House parking area, Montagu Pass · Montagu Pass

Venture Butik easy (3/10) 3–3.5 hour circular hike from the historic Toll House on the Montagu Pass through the forestry area to the Grootkloof River (tea stop) and back by a different route; ±9 km, ±250 m climb. Meet 07:45 at the Toll House parking; starts strictly 08:00. Trail shoes required. R120 on Entry Ninja; enquiries Mariàn 063 697 7726.

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Checked 2 Oct

Fri 30 Oct17:30

Firefly Night Run by Gracehill College (3 / 5 / 10 km)

Garden Route Botanical Gardens — Lapa · Bodorp

Family evening trail run/walk in the Garden Route Botanical Gardens raising funds for a Gracehill College school bus. Registration from 16:30; 10 km starts 17:30, 5 km 17:45, 3 km 18:00. Medals for all finishers; dogs on leash and prams welcome; food stalls and jumping castle. Enter on Entry Ninja (R50–R120).

trail runningfun runfamilyEntry Ninja class prices: kids 3 km R50 – 10 km R120 (event text lists 10 km at R160)

Checked 2 Oct

Sat 31 OctAll day

SA National Criterium Championships 2026 (Blanco, George)

The Cornerstone Lifestyle Centre, Blanco · Blanco

Cycling SA national criterium championships on a closed-road circuit through Blanco, with the race village at The Cornerstone Lifestyle Centre. Sat 31 Oct: sub-vet, veteran, masters and grandmasters racing plus the We Balance C2C youth criterium; official opening ceremony 17:30–19:00. Sun 1 Nov: junior, U23 and elite racing, prize-giving and closing (07:00–09:00 recce of the 2027 SA road race route). Exact race times in the technical guide (not yet published). Free to watch; riders enter on EasyReg (CSA licence required; youth R250, others R450).

cyclingroad cyclingcriteriumFree

Checked 2 Oct

Sat 31 Oct07:00

George Senior Open (golf, SCGU) at George Golf Club

George Golf Club, Langenhoven Road · George Central

Southern Cape Golf Union 18-hole George Senior Open for amateurs aged 50+ who are members of an SCGU-affiliated club (handicap index 29.3 or less). A Division medal, B Division medal stableford, C Division individual stableford. Two-tee start 07:00–09:00 in 4-balls; draw on scgu.co.za by Thu 29 Oct; register 30 min before your tee time. R390 entry; entries close Wed 28 Oct 12:00 (max 120 players). Enter via scgu.co.za.

golftournamentseniorsCarts extra (R395) via the club

Checked 2 Oct

Sat 31 Oct07:00

Gobi Hybrid Games — team fitness race + 4 km Rave Run

Déjà Vu Equestrian, R404, George

Team fitness race on grass: 8 × (900 m run + one strength station) in teams of 2 or relays of 4 (men, women, mixed; age 15+). Day opens 07:00 with a 4 km social Rave Run with a live DJ (all ages, walkers welcome); race heats from 08:00, heat times set after entries close. Spectators free; food vendors on site. No race-day entries — enter on Entry Ninja (Rave Run R120; relays R350, pairs R550 per person).

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Checked 2 Oct

Fri 27 Nov10:00

George Sixes Golf: 6-hole betterball matchplay at Kingswood

Kingswood Golf Estate · Kingswood Golf Estate

Golf leg of the George Sixes festival (27–29 Nov). Shotgun start 10:00 Fri 27 Nov at Kingswood: 32 teams of two in eight pools of four, 6-hole better-ball matchplay against three different pairs over 18 holes, then quarter-finals, semis and a final on the closing holes. R1 275 per player / R2 550 per team (phase 2) incl. green fee, cart, halfway-house meal and prize-giving dinner. Capped at 64 players; entries close Thu 26 Nov.

golftournamentbetterballPer player; R2 550 per team of two (phase 2 pricing on Howler)

Checked 3 Oct