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Montagu Trails - Trail Run

We want to thank each one of you that participated in Sunday's event ! We are very  excited as we see this series starting to pick up momentum with the entries.

Please see the online results loaded as well as event pics.

We will be selling event T shirts on Entry Ninja with your next entry to an event, remember to add to cart.  We also planning to bring event buffs to the next event.  See you on the trails.

Please send me an email with your banking details if you received a monetary prize.

To all the volunteers at the Water stations as well as the sweepers: van Dyk family & friends: Hanrich & Mario, Cathy de Koker, David Thurwell and Noelani Whitehead.  Thank you for your willingness to get up early, without you it would not have been possible.

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WHAT IS NEXT ?!

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Shepherd's Fountain

22 June

Event #2 is hosted by Shepherd’s Fountain (Rietvlei)  just outside of Montagu off the R62.  The trails have been coming since the early 2000's and is stunningly laid out to have 360 degree views of the area and magnificent views of the Langeberge.  

Patti and Andrea ran the trail on Monday, see pics and videos here.

This event is going to have a "farmstyle" feel to the venue, with moerkoffie and braaibroodjies.

Bring a picnic blanket and relax under the trees.

6km with 194m ascent

10.2km 299m ascent

Visit the event page for the Strava maps and more info

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Rumali Guest Farm

13th July

Rumali Guest Farm is the host of the 3rd event in our trail run series, situated in the Keisie valley.

This will be our KING of the mountain event, with magnificent views and a very special water station ontop of the mountain.

This event is also pet-friendly, so if you want to bring your canine on a leash to run with you…you are at the right place.

The best view water station with a twist awaits you.  Bring your camera…

Onwards and upwards !!

5km Fun run walk flat and suitable for all fitness levels

10km Trail Run 458m ascent...for the fit for sure

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Drie Kuilen Nature

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27th July

Event #4 is hosted by Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve.  This is going to be a huge highlight in the series as you run animal trails that has been manicured for running and hiking.  You will see gemsbuck, eland, zebra and much more.

5km 108m ascent

10km with 248m ascent

Visit the event page for Strava maps & links

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Gecko Rock

3rd Aug

Event #5 is hosted by Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve.  Gecko Rock is well known as an adventure get away, with many different cycling and hiking trails as well as rock climbing and 4×4 routes.  Gecko Rock is also known for pristine Karoo vegetation that has been restored due to no farming in 25 years, just wildlife moving through.

5.7km 122m ascent

10.8km with 247m ascent

16km with 353m ascent

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African Game Lodge

31st Aug

This is the grand finale of the Montagu Winter Trail Run Series and what a way to end the winter.  African Game Lodge is a stunning venue and you will run through the magnificent Slagkloof.  Be on the lookout for wide variety of wildlife: zebra, giraffe, eland, kudu, gemsbuck and many smaller species.

This event will have a special category just for the kids.

5.7km with 194m ascent

12km with 307m ascent

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