DAY 1
DISTANCE: 7KM | ELEVATION 230M
Arrive at De Opstal Farmstay, a luxury tented accommodation located in the Tulbagh Valley where registration will take place. Enjoy a light lunch along with refreshments before embarking on a fun-filled 7km route that features well-manicured single-track and scenic jeep-track sections. They run heads out of the farm gate turning right, followed by another right, crossing theBoontiesrivirer. Continue for approximately 1km on this gravel road, turn right into wheat fields and start gaining elevation. Don’t worry, the views make it all worth it! You’re in for a treat as you go through a pine forest section, heading down a newly built single track followed by the Tulbagh Valley switchback section. Do stop and take in the views! Bubbly will be your reward at the top of the hill! A fast-flowing single-track section will take you through the woods back to the event village.
REFRESHMENT STOPS: 6KM
DAY 2
22KM | CLIMBING 680M
Today we will be reversing the Witzenberg Mountain range. The run heads out of the farm gate onto an olive orchard section briefly joining back onto the main gravel road. Turn left into the Witzenburg Game Park Keep an eye out for Zebras, Springbuck and more as you head onto a downhill section, but don’t be fooled, it quickly transitions into a gradual climb towards Waterpoint 1 one at 7.7 km. From here you’ll enter rolling Pine Forest that offers breathtaking views. Remember life’s a climb, but the view is always worth it! At the peak of the climb, you’ll find Waterpoint 2 at 13 km. From there you can enjoy mostly downhill segments as you pass through Noah Farm, taking in the stunning scenery. This will lead you to Waterpoint 3 at 17 km before concluding with a glorious finish as you complete your 22 km run!
REFRESHMENT STOPS: 7.7KM | 13KM | 17.5KM
