Out & Back Challenge Entry 2026
Choose your race pack collection store (Stellenbosch, Pretoria, or Tygervalley) or select Virtual to have your race pack delivered to your door.
Please note: Show your entry confirmation email in-store for pickup.
How the Out & Back Challenge Works:
Step 1: Purchase your entry online and choose in-store collection or delivery to your address (when you choose the virtual option).
Step 2: Collect your race pack.
- In-store entries: show your confirmation email at your selected Versus store.
- Virtual entries: your race pack is delivered to your door.
Step 3: Complete the Out & Back Challenge.
Step 4: Ring the finish bell at the store — your run, made official.
Shipping Information:
Local (South Africa) Shipping:
FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OF R700 (RSA Only) OR MORE!
Delivery fee on orders less than R700:
- R129 – Main Centres
- R129 – Regional Areas
All orders are sent using Express courier services.
Delivery time: 1-5 business days (depending on delivery location).
Cape Town and Surrounds: 1 Business Day
Main Centres: 2-3 Business Days
Regional Areas: 4-5 Business Days
As soon as your order is collected from our warehouse, we will email you the tracking details for your parcel.
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International Shipping:
Their is multiple shipping options for International orders.
You can choose from the below options:
- FedEx International Priority [Duties & Taxes Included] (4 - 6 Days Delivery)
- FedEx International Priority [Duties & Taxes Not Included] (5-7 Days Delivery)
- UPS Express Saver [Duties & Taxes Included] (4 - 6 Days Delivery)
- UPS Express Saver [Duties & Taxes Not Included] (5-7 Days Delivery)
There is a "INCLUDE Duties & Taxes" option - you pay everything at checkout and no further payments need to be made upon entry into your country. This is the easier option as no further paperwork or communication needs to take place. Also the quicker shipping option.
If you chose the " Duties & Taxes NOT INCLUDED" option - you only pay for the shipping amount and checkout. Duties & Taxes would need to be paid upon order entering your country. This needs to allow for a extra 2 days to the shipping timeline as seen above, because of administration of duties & taxed that still need to take place.
As soon as your order is collected from our warehouse, we will email you the tracking details for your parcel.
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Out & Back Challenge Entry 2026
Versus Out & Back Challenge
A winter running challenge designed to keep you moving, even when conditions aren't ideal. Grab your friends, your run club, your dog, your partner — and take on 1 of 3 Out & Back Segment Routes or complete the challenge Virtually, and earn your exclusive Versus Out & Back socks and goodie bag.
How it works
Step 1: Purchase your entry online and choose in-store collection or delivery to your address (when you choose the virtual option).
Step 2: Collect your race pack. In-store entries: show your confirmation email at your selected Versus store (Stellenbosch, Pretoria, or Tygervalley). Virtual entries: your race pack is delivered to your door.
Step 3: Complete the Out & Back Challenge.
Step 4: Ring the finish bell at the store — your run, made official.
Please note: All Out & Back Challenges, including virtual entries, can only be completed in South Africa.
Taking on a Segment Route
Start from our stores in Stellenbosch (±18km), Pretoria (±16km) or Tygervalley (±16km) and follow the segment route to the turnaround marker and back to the store. Finish, and you've earned your exclusive Versus Out & Back Socks and Goodie Bag.
Running Virtually
Can't make it to a segment route? Purchase your entry online and we'll ship your entry pack to you. All that's left is to complete a 18km route of your choice, wherever you are.
2025 King and Queens
See who topped the leaderboards last year:
Stellenbosch Leaderboard | Pretoria Leaderboard
What you'll get with your entry:
- x1 Exclusive Versus Out & Back Socks
- x1 Versus Keyring
- x1 USN Gel
- x1 USN Bar
- x1 Clover x USN Super M Protein Shake
- x1 The Lab Sneaker Wipe
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Out and Back Challenge FAQs
1. When is the Out and Back Challenge?
The challenge runs from 1 July to 31 August 2026. You can complete your challenge anytime during this period.
2. How do I enter?
Purchase your entry online and choose your challenge option:
- Stellenbosch Segment Route – Collect your race pack from the Versus Stellenbosch store.
- Pretoria Segment Route – Collect your race pack from the Versus Pretoria store.
- Tygervalley Segment Route – Collect your race pack from the Versus Tygervalley store.
- Virtual Challenge – Your race pack will be delivered to the address provided during checkout.
Once you've entered, you'll receive a confirmation email. If you've entered one of the Segment Routes, simply show your confirmation email at your selected Versus store to collect your race pack. If you've entered the Virtual Challenge, your race pack will be delivered directly to your door.
3. What are the store opening times to collect my race pack?
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am – 2:00pm
Public Holidays: 7:00am – 2:00pm
4. Where do I start the run?
Each official Segment Route starts and finishes at your selected Versus store.
If you've entered the Virtual Challenge, you can start and finish anywhere, provided you complete the required distance.
5. What is the route distance?
Stellenbosch: Approximately 18km
Pretoria: Approximately 16km
Tygervalley: Approximately 16km
Virtual: 18km
6. Do I have to complete the entire route in one go?
Yes. To complete the challenge, you must complete the full route in a single activity.
7. Can I walk or hike the route instead of running?
Yes. You can run, walk or hike the challenge, provided you complete the full distance in one continuous effort.
8. Do I need to run at a certain time or on certain days?
No. You can complete the run any day and any time during the challenge period. Just keep store opening times in mind for collecting your race pack, which can be done either before or after your run.
9. Is there a time limit for the run?
No official time limit. Just complete the full route during the challenge period (1 July to 31 August).
10. Do I need to check in before starting the run?
No. There is no check-in required. Simply collect your race pack (or receive it if you've entered virtually) and complete the challenge whenever it suits you.
11. What rewards do I get for completing the challenge?
Every entry includes:
- x1 Exclusive Versus Out & Back Socks
- x1 Versus Keyring
- x1 USN Gel
- x1 USN Bar
- x1 Clover x USN Super M Protein Shake
- x1 The Lab Sneaker Wipe
12. Can I run with friends?
Absolutely. Bring your friends, family, partner, run club or even your dog. Everyone taking part simply needs their own entry.
Please remember that this is not an official race and there are no road closures. Be aware of traffic at all times, obey the rules of the road, and stay off the road where possible by using pavements or designated pedestrian paths.
13. Is there a specific route you have to take?
No. As long as you start and finish at your selected Versus store, turn around at the designated turnaround point for that route, and complete the full Out & Back route, you've completed the challenge.
If you would like to appear on the leaderboard, you'll need to complete the official Strava segment for your chosen route.
Leaderboards are available for the official Segment Routes only. Virtual entries are not eligible.
14. Do I have to complete the challenge and collect my race pack before a certain date?
Yes. All entries must be completed, and goodie bags collected by 31 August 2026. No race packs will be available after this date. No exceptions.
15. How do I complete the Virtual Challenge?
Simply complete an 18km activity of your choice between 1 July and 31 August 2026. You can complete it anywhere in the world, at any time during the challenge period.