Edge of Africa Challenge hosted by the IPA Blaauwberg

Miles for Smiles creates awareness and raises funds for Operation Smile* who facilitate corrective surgery on children born with cleft lip and palates. For these children, a relatively quick, simple operation results in a life-changing smile. We strive to ensure that every child with a cleft lip or palate has access to this level of surgical care.

*Operation Smile is a non-profit organisation that provides free corrective cleft lip or cleft palate surgeries to (mostly) children in need across the world.

Approximately one in every 1000 babies in African is born with a cleft lip or cleft palate. One in 10 children born with a cleft will die before their first birthday. Those that survive struggle with speech difficulties, are often malnourished and are frequently ostracised because of their appearance.

Corrective surgery for a cleft lip or palate can change someone’s life

Children born with a cleft lip or palate risk dying of malnutrition unless they get corrective surgery.

DAY 1 : STRANDFONTEIN ? PAPENDORP ? OLIFANTS RIVER ? STRANDFONTEIN

±35 km | Coastal, River, Wetlands, Flowers, Cliffs

Day 1 launches from the old heart of Strandfontein, where the sunrise spills over the Atlantic and the village slowly wakes. The route heads out along gravel roads and old sheep paths, carrying you through rolling dunes, fynbos, and wideopen West Coast skies on the way to the quiet, magical village of Papendorp.

Walking through Papendorp feels like stepping into a forgotten world, sandy lanes, river air, and a stillness shaped by generations of fishing families. At the labyrinth turn, the route bends right through a farm gate and onto private farmland, a rare privilege reserved for this event. For nearly 6 km, you cross land few ever see, surrounded by bursts of wildflowers during the spring season.

From here, the terrain shifts as you drop toward the Olifants River. This is where all settles in and the challenge becomes real. The route pushes through mudbanks, sandbanks, and the floodplain salt marshes, with reeds scattered along the riverbanks and birdlife erupting from hidden channels. The river widens into a shimmering, hazed expanse as you move toward the dramatic Olifants River mouth, where river and ocean collide.

The return to Strandfontein depends on the weather and tides:

• battle the infamous swaar sand, a demanding stretch of soft beach, or

• climb onto the rugged cliff path with sweeping Atlantic views

Both routes deliver their own kind of magic.

The final push takes you past the NSRI station and up the last hill into Strandfontein, finishing Day 1 at the Perdeskoen Campsite — tired, tested, and triumphant.

DAY 2 – STRANDFONTEIN ? SISHEN TRAIN GRAVEL ROAD ? DORINGBAAI ? RETURN VIA THE CLIFFS

±26 km | Gravel Roads, Beaches, Coves, Cliffs

Day 2 begins once again in Strandfontein, with participants heading out along the gravel road that runs beside the Sishen railway line. This long, open stretch captures the raw beauty of the West Coast — wide skies, rugged terrain, and the rhythmic presence of the railway.

The gravel road leads all the way toward Doringbaai, where the route drops onto the beach. The ocean becomes your companion as you walk northward toward the harbour, passing the iconic Fryer’s Cove area.

After reaching Doringbaai, the route turns back toward Strandfontein, but this time along the dramatic cliff paths that define the coastline. This section is unforgettable:

• towering cliffs
• hidden coves
• crashing waves
• panoramic ocean views

You will also witness the old mining scars carved into the coastline, a stark reminder of the region’s history and the importance of protecting this fragile environment.

The final kilometres follow the cliff path back into Strandfontein, where Day 2 ends at the Perdeskoen Campsite, completing the full Edge of Africa experience.

BY PROCEEDING WITH REGISTERING FOR THE EVENT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO THE TERMS SET OUT BELOW.

In consideration of The Edge of Africa Challenge (event organiser, International Police Association Blaauwberg) accepting my participation in the The Edge of Africa Challenge to be held on the 31 July 2026 and 01 August 2026 (the “Event”), I agree to this release of claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risk.

1. ACTIVITY OVERVIEW

The Participant agrees to take part in the Edge of Africa Challenge (Endurance Walk) in Strandfontein, West Coast as follows:

START

31 July 2026: 06:30 at “Die Perdeskoen Camping Site” and continuing 1 August 2026: 06:30 again at “Die Perdeskoen Camping Site”.

END

1 August 2026: 18:00 at “Die Perdeskoen Camping Site”.

All participants are expected to arrive on time.

1. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION AT OWN RISK

The Participant understands and accepts that they are taking part in this activity entirely voluntary and at their own risk.

3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

I have read and understood the following terms and conditions relating to the Endurance Walk:

• All Participants must be 18 years or older to enter the Endurance Walk;

• all Participants must be officially entered to participate - Participants will not be allowed to walk unless they have completed their registration;

• the Participant agrees that the Organizer may enter the Participant’s personal details on the entry form into a database that will be used for the administration of the Endurance Walk and which may be used for future marketing and promotion;

• the Participant agrees to allow the Participant’s name, results, photographs, videos, multimedia or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the IPA Blaauwberg, Edge of Africa and Miles for Smiles, the sponsors, or assigns without payment or compensation;

• the Participant agrees to abide by the Endurance Walk rules, always carry all mandatory gear and follow the directions of all Endurance Walk officials - failing to do so can result in penalties or disqualification;

• the Participant assumes full and complete responsibility for any injury or accident, which may occur while the Participant travels to or from the Endurance Walk, before, during and after the Endurance Walk, race route, registration venues and the aid stations;

• the Participant acknowledges that the Organiser may be unable to go ahead with the event due to circumstances beyond their control and that the Organiser has the right to cancel or postpone the Endurance Walk. These circumstances include but are not limited to the following:

• An “Act of God” such as but not limited to pandemics, fires, explosions, earthquakes, drought, tidal waves and floods;
• extreme weather conditions;
• Participant and spectator safety considerations;
• war, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), invasion, an act of foreign enemies, mobilisation, requisition, or embargo;
• riot, commotion, strikes, go-slows, lock-outs or disorder;
• acts or threats of terrorism; or
• other unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of the Organiser against which it would have been unreasonable to take precautions, and which cannot be avoided even by using its best efforts.

4. ASSUMPTION AND WAIVER OF RISK AND LIABILITY

The Participant acknowledges that participating in this event carries inherent risks, including but not limited to—

• walking on uneven terrain;
• exposure to the weather;
• interactions with wildlife;
• exposure to wildfires;
• personal injury whether physical or mental, death from various causes including, but not limited to—
• overexertion;
• dehydration;
• cardiac arrest;
• slips, trips or falls;
• accidents with other participants, spectators and road users; or
• accidents caused by the Participant’s own actions; and
• loss or damage to personal belongings.

By participating, the Participant voluntarily accepts all associated risks and agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless the Organiser, including its directors, officers, employees, and representatives from and against any and all claims, demands, right or cause of action, suits, expenses, costs and proceedings of any nature whatsoever which may be made by the Participant or on the Participant’s behalf or by other parties for or in respect of or arising out of any injury, loss of life, or loss or damage to property that may occur during the event, even if arising from the negligence of the Organiser, its employees or agents.

The Participant acknowledges that in any of the above circumstances, the Participant’s entry fees will be non-refundable.

5. MEDICAL WAIVER

The Participant declares, as a condition of entry to the Endurance Walk, that the Participant will be sufficiently trained for this Endurance Walk and that the Participant is not aware of any illness, injury or any other physical disability which may cause the Participant injury or death whilst participating in the Endurance Walk. The Participant acknowledges and understands that whilst participating in the Endurance Walk—

• the Participant may be required to provide samples to the SAIDS anti-doping officials, and if the Participant refuse to submit such samples it will be assumed that the Participant is guilty and be disqualified;
• the Participant may be injured, physically or mentally, or may die from various causes including, but not limited to, overexertion, dehydration, cardiac arrest, slips, trips or falls, exposed to wildfires, accidents with other participants, spectators and road users, or accidents caused by the Participant’s own actions;
• the Participant may be in a remote or isolated location where access to medical support may be limited and take significant time to reach the Participant;
• there may be no or inadequate facilities for treatment or transport of the Participant if injured;
• the Participant assumes the risk and responsibility for any injury, death or property damage resulting from their participation in the Endurance Walk;
• the Participant agrees that if injured or require medical assistance, the Organiser can, at the Participant’s cost, arrange medical treatment and emergency evacuation as deemed necessary; and
• the Participant agrees that the Participant is responsible for their own medical and ambulance insurance cover.

The Participant will declare the following medical information to the Organiser during registration in the medical space:

• Any medical history and/or pathology, particularly those which may increase risk during the Endurance Walk; and
• the regular use of treatments and medicines during the 15 days prior to the start of the Endurance Walk.

The Participant accept that the Participant may be requested to obtain a Medical Certificate from a Specialist clearing the Participant specifically for the Endurance Walk, and that further medical evaluation by the Endurance Walk medical team may be necessary.

The Participant accepts that a negative decision to partake in the Endurance Walk by the medical team is final. The medical information declared on the health space is accessible only to the medical team and Organiser.

If the Participant becomes aware of any medical condition or impairment or am otherwise sick or injured prior to or during the Endurance Walk, the Participant will withdraw therefrom.

The Participant hereby provides informed consent that their medical, training, race performance, and injury information may be used by the Organiser and their nominated research partners for research purposes only.

The Participant further understands and acknowledges that all analysed, researched or published information will remain anonymous, and will be treated and handled with the utmost confidentiality.

The Participant agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless the Organiser, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, contractors, public bodies, landholders and sponsors, from and against any and all claims, demands, right or cause of action, suits, expenses, costs and proceedings of any nature whatsoever which may be made by the Participant or on the Participant’s behalf or by other parties for or in respect of or arising out of any injury, loss, damage or death caused to the Participant or the Participant’s property as a result of the Participant’s entry or participation in the Endurance Walk whether by negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.

I have read and understood the rules and regulations relating to the Event and agree to it.

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