DISTANCES

All Distances

All the distances start on the Clarens Village Square from where you will head west towards the mountain, down Market Street towards the first river crossing. You will not cross the river, but turn left and run a loop which includes a section of the Wheelchair-friendly path that was built by the Clarens Village Conservancy’s Rangers. The trail hugs the mountain on the left and here is where the fun and gorgeous views start.

All along the mountain and after another right turn with a quick left a donga awaits; this new section to the trails network was built specifically for this race! Earth steps secured with logs take you down into the forest view and out the other side where a sharp left takes you back up the trail behind the last residential properties. The trail takes you around its base and at about the 4km mark you can look up at this majestic rock. It curves to the left where the real climbing begins. Those eager to nab first prize might want to pace themselves a bit as this is a steep climb. Take care as you go up the slick rock where our friendly marshals will make sure you get up and around chop-chop. Carefully scoot along the traverse - taking in the amazing view from that height and stop to say hello to the team from WMF Financial Advisors at their water point. This is the first checkpoint, please make sure to clock in with the marshals taking your race number. This safety feature is to make sure that everyone is accounted for.

Be sure to stop at the selfie frame with the most stunning backdrop - and add some selfies to your running portfolio of pics! It might take you over an hour up to here, but do not stress you will make up plenty of time.T

his is where the route splits for the first time…..The 10 and 21 km runners continue from here along the trail, whilst the 35 and 50km pass through the gate at the top of the mountain into the game farm where you will be treated to an awesome 14kms of trail usually closed to the public. Make sure you take the correct trail; our friendly marshals will be at your disposal to make sure you do.

From there, the route is different for each distance so jump to the section that pertains to you!

50km Route

START : 5.15am
CP1 cut off @ 4,4km = 1hr 20 mins
CP2 cut off @ 18,5km = 3hr50mins
CP3 cut off @ 19,2km = 4hrs
CP4 cut off @ 30,3km = 5hr55mins
CP5 Cut off @ 36km = 7hours
CP6 cut off @ 45km = 8hrs 40mins
Finish line cut off = 9,5hours

There are certain sections of the new 50km route which allow you to venture onto privately owned farm land which is usually off limits to the public. What this means is that these paths have not been built to the same high standard of those you'll be running on within the Clarens Village Conservancy. So, while there will be markers in these sections, you will need to self-navigate a little and forge the best path for yourself through the veld. These new sections of route have been estimated to be a 8/10 for difficulty and technicality. And while all of that may sound a little daunting - we can promise that the views from the top are totally worth the climb!!

While there will be water points along the route, due to the challenging terrain and the early start time, the following are compulsory or the 50km: