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Shepherd's Fountain - Trail Run

 

What an amazing event ! What wonderful "gees" , we loved it and we are so excited to see the momentum growing with the series.

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

To all the volunteers at the Water stations as well as the sweepers:  Cathy de Koker,  Noelani Whitehead and big thank you to Koos and Adri Hugo for making their trails available to us AND all the hard work they put into it. 

A huge thanks also to our sponsors: Montagu Winery  / Louise Brand Physio / Just Protein / Ordinance Dried Fruit/ Singletrack/ Rietvlei Holiday Farm

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HIKE / WALK

We have seen a huge interest in people wanting to come out and explore the different locations but in a more casual manner.  You are so welcome to come and walk any or all of the events that forms part of the Montagu Winter Trail Run Series. Normal entry process apply

WHAT IS NEXT ?!

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Rumali Guest Farm

QUEEN STAGE

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 Queen Stage of the series, with magnificent views and a very special water station on-top 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 views water-station, with a twist awaits you.  Bring your camera…

Both routes feature a Muscadel tasting station, proudly presented by Montagu Winery, to warm the spirit mid-run.

At the Finish a cool Bavaria ZA awaits all participants, alongside Montagu Winery with tasting available on the day.

Snacks and non alcoholic beverages will be sold but we encourage all participants to bring a bottle of their favorite wine, picnic blanket/camp-chair & something for the braai fires.

On-wards and Up-wards !!

5km Fun run/walk: flat and suitable for all fitness levels, scenic and social.  We welcome those wanting to walk to come enjoy the fresh air, gorgeous views at their own pace.

10km Trail Run 458m ascent:  this challenging 10km trail run delivers a true mountain experience with over 400m of elevation gain, most of it packed into the first 6km.  The route begins gently, with flowing single and jeep track to ease the legs into it.

At 3.8km a sharp right turn, marks the beginning of a tough but rewarding climb, gaining more than 20 meters in under 2km's...

Expect a dynamic mix of technical trails, rocky scrambles and fast flowing single track, all winding through rugged mountain terrain - the natural habitat of the Klipspringer.

We can hardly wait to welcome out in the Keisie valley!

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Drie Kuilen Nature

Reserve

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

10th 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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