Congratulations on being accepted to participate in Om Die Dam 2021. Chances are you are going to need a nice place to stay and something fun to do during your weekend in Harties. Accommodation wise, your every need will be well looked after when you choose to stay the weekend in La Dolce Vita Guesthouse. Here you will find a calm oasis infused with the fresh breezes of air and earth, where far-reaching views stretch across luminous expanses of water, enjoyed from the serenity of our traditional stonework, sweeping stairs, el fresco verandas and luxury rooms. The even better news is that La Dolce Vita is literally a stone’s throw from where the Om Die Dam 2021 race starts and, it is also just round the corner from where you board your Tourism Friendly endorsed and accredited Harties Cruise Boat!

Om Die Dam 2021

The first Old Mutual Om Die Dam was run in 1991 and has grown into one of the finest ultra-marathons in South Africa. On non-race day the venue is an hour’s drive from Johannesburg, or around 40 mins from Pretoria. On race day runners should allow considerably more time, and it is important to see the route maps on the other pages. Keep in mind that most of the routes have now been upgraded with wider and better roads, making for quicker trips than in the last decade.

That said it is always better to make a weekend of it, by driving through to the area on Friday and leaving on Sunday, which not only allows for race recovery and celebration, but also the opportunity to enjoy some of the many tourist attractions from game lodges, and craft markets to balloon rides. What you simply have to do planning wise for your Om Die Dam 2021 weekend, is to book in advance with the one and only Harties Boat Company to secure your place aboard their lunchtime or sunset boat cruise. This way you will ensure that you get a completely different perspective on all the beautiful lifestyle estates that flank the dam!

The Om die Dam Ultra Marathon is the largest inland ultra-marathon in South Africa, offering a 50km ultra marathon, and a 21km half-marathon. The Om Die Dam is now in its 30th year and has a reputation for its scenic route, the high standard of organization, the timing in the build up to both Comrades and the Two Oceans Marathons, and the ability to be used as a family weekend break.

Combine your Om Die Dam 2021 with a Boat Cruise

When you combine your Om Die Dam 2021 ultra-marathon run with a stay in the La Dolce Vita Guesthouse and a Harties Boat Co organised cruise, you know that you are set for a brilliant weekend. It is the North West Province’s surf and turf and it makes for a scintillating weekend which will thrill absolutely everyone.