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Event Name: Rooikat Trail Run When: 1 September 2012 Where: McGregor, Western Cape Category: Multisport Weekend of the McGregor Food & Wine Festival and the inaugral ROOIKAT TRAIL RUN in the nature reserve Long route 19km Moderate with strenuous sections Short route 8km Gentle meander through the reserve 19km WOW ! This is one awesome unspoilt, pure trail running route of note. The circular trail winds up around the Elandsberg mountains, gently meandering through the reserve for the first 5 k’s; leading into steeper short climbs and descents for the next 7k’s. As you dart through the mountains of succulent karoo vegetation, passing herds of leaping Klipspringer, you cant help notice the breathtaking panoramic views over Robertson and McGregor. A variety of terrain; varying from moderate to strenuous. 95% singletrack, loose stones, and technical sections to be careful of, especially on descents. Ankle-twisting areas to watch your footing are between 10km and 14km into the route. It then eases out well enough it gain a decent running pace to the finish. One waterstation to fill your water bottles is available at 14km into the route. Runners must carry sufficient water (2 litres per person) as there is no water in the mountain. 8km A gentle route which follows the MTB path through the Reserve of succulent karoo vegetation and an abundance of wildlife; pass sparkling dams and majestic mountain ranges. Great for any level of fitness to enjoy and intro to trail runners. Path mainly jeep track. Walking is okay too. No waterpoint on the short course – runners must carry sufficient water. Go to Event Page

Event Name: The Quantum Leap When: 22 August 2012 - 25 August 2012 Where: Tankwa Kasroo / South Namaqua / Cederberg, Western Cape Category: Multisport Early colonial explorers ventured north from the Cape in search of adventure. What they found was more than many of them wanted or could cope with. A wilderness area where the early Khoi and San tribes lived and hunted for thousands of years. The Khoi lived and hunted on the plains whilst the San preferred the mountain and gorges of the area. Hence the numerous rock art sites in the area. These tribes battled it out against the elements and wilderness in a desperate fight for survival. The area was harsh but stunning. Nothing changed since these pioneers explored here. Since their arrival on the plains and mountainous areas, they took giant strides toward carving out a life for themselves for hundreds of thousands of years – a Quantum Leap in human terms but a mere blip in Geological terms! For more information and to enter online go to www.quantumadventures.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur River Rumble When: 28 July 2012 Where: Palmiet River, Kleinmond, Western Cape Category: Multisport 4 Events to choose from - * River Rumble: 40-45 minutes duration. Fun, action packed event for solos or teams * Anything-that-floats regatta: Teams construct their own floats/rafts etc and square off on the estuary in front of the event hub at mid day. Huge fun! * Beach Kids Dash: for the young ones age 5-10ish. A fun, circular mini adventure race at around 11ish. * 50km or 100km Adventure race with the guys from WCAD - www.wcad.co.za NB! IF YOU ENTER FOR THE "ANYTHING-THAT-FLOATS" REGATTA, YOU GET A FREE ENTRY FOR RIVER RUMBLE! For more information and to enter online go to www.quantumadventures.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve 2 Day Stage Race When: 21 July 2012 - 22 July 2012 Where: Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, near Swellendam, Western Cape Category: Multisport A magical 2 day trail run in the exquisite Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve & Conservancy, 22km from Heidelberg in the Cape, highly rated by seasoned trail runners. Mountain trails leading you through a fairyland of indigenous forests; giant Redwood tree forest; endemic fynbos and lush river valleys and streams. Rated as fairly strenuous with 95% single track with a great variety of terrain. Undulating climbs, reaching mountain ridges with views towards Barrydale and winding back down into lush valleys and kloofs to quench your thirst in the pure sweet mountain water on route. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Oorlogskloof Mountain And Gorge Run When: 26 May 2012 Where: Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve, Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape Category: Multisport 42km and 18km trail run The 42km is a "pairs" run (2 people together - not a relay) The 18km is a solo run How can one possibly describe this natural wonder? Deep gorges, cliffs, cracks under the mountain, plateaus covered in stands of Cape Sugar bush and large Waboom trees, massive rock pillars, caverns, rock arches, Hyracidium [Crystallised Dassie - Rock Hyrax – urine] as old as 400 000 years, ancient rock art, moon-crater like sandstone rock slabs etc. No words can describe this place!! Go to Event Page

Event Name: Stanley's Mountain And Trail Run When: 28 April 2012 Where: Ladismith High School, Western Cape Category: Trials & Dirtjump The 24km run [a Quantum Classic] starts at the sports fields in the town of Ladismith which is on the famous Route 62 in the Klein Karoo. About 1,5km after leaving the town the trail veers off the dirt road, crosses a stream and after a short section of jeep track, it becomes single track and for the next 3 hours or so, you'll be on open mountain single track. The trail is 80% runnable for the medium fit "mountain trail running" type! It's by no means a walk in the park but it is ABSOLUTELY awesome! The runners who took part in the last 2 runs RAVED about it! Trust me - you don't want to miss this one!! There is also a 13km Trail Run and a 3km Fun Run For more details and to enter on line, click here Go to Event Page

Event Name: Berg & Beach Stage Trail Run When: 6 October 2012 - 1 January 1970 Where: Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Hermanus, Western Cape Category: Multisport RUN INFO DAY 1 - 23KM BEACH/COAST [cut off = 4.5 hours] This is a flat beach – no camber and at low tide. DAY 2 - 27KM MOUNTAIN AND TRAIL. Altitude gain - 1080m. Max elevation - 726m [cut off = 5.5 hours] Distances/Dates/Times/Description 6 October - Day 1 – 23km Coast/beach run The run starts out on an old 4x4 track along the cliffs overlooking the bay for about 4km before dropping down toward the beach itself. After a couple of crossing over some rocky sections, the beach opens up and runners will be wedged between sand dunes and the water on hard packed sand. The 2 hours before and after low tide will provide enough time for the slowest runners to get to the end of the run before high tide... The area is pristine and runners will often see the "Toby" or Oyster Catcher bird which uses the areas above high tide to nest. Runners are urged to stay on the low tide sand area for this reason. There are numerous other bird species nesting along the coast here. The run takes place in during the Southern Right Whale breeding season, so you are bound to see them close inshore during the run. Start – TBA. Low tide is at ….. This will provide at least a 4hour window of hard sand. The river mouth may or may not be open. Right now it is not – rain dependant. If it is, you would need to cross the mouth at around low tide. We provide a safety paddle boat to monitor your crossing. ENSURE YOU HAVE A SMALL DRY BAG or similar to keep your watch etc water proofed for this crossing in this case. The run will then continue along the beach for another 3km along the cliff path to the Mossel River. The path then follows the river trail under and passing the main road - eventually finishing at Fernkloof Nature Reserve botanical garden. 7 October - Day 2 – 27km Mountain and trail run The day 2 run starts on a 800m section of tarred road, leading into single track hiking trail for 99% of the remainder. The tracks will contour up toward the top of the Mountain and Fernkloof Nature Reserve, making it possible to actually "run" most of this climb. The views are 2nd to none and you will be traversing valleys, ridges and plateaus rich in fynbos, bird life and higher up, the Klipspringer! Kilometer for kilometer this is one of the best trails you'll ever run along with all its vistas. Start – 08h00 FINAL REGISTRATION/RACE NUMBERS/PACK HAND OUT - From 06h00 - 07h00 on Sat, 6 October, at Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Run at 07h00 Sat am for Day 1 and 07h40 on Sunday for day 2. The school busses which wil transport you to the start of the run at De Kelders will leave at 07h15 from Fernkloof Nature Reserve on 6 October for the start of day 1. The start time will be made available bearer the time, once we've established the accurate tidal, time table. ENTRIES CLOSE ON 2 OCTOBER 2012 OR ONCE 150 RUNNERS ENTERED – WHICHEVER HAPPENS FIRST. For more information or to enter online go to www.quantumadventures.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Adventue Sprint Race #1 When: 21 October 2012 Where: Oak Valley Estate, Elgin, Western Cape Category: Multisport 1. Spur Bush Kid Adventure Trail 2. Spur Adventure Sprint Race - Long or Short course 3. Spur Warrior mini sprint race. 500m run and 2km mtb. Solos. Bush Kid Adventure Trail and Spur Warrior mini sprint race- Enter on the day between 07h00 and 0845. Start at 09h30 or immediately after the Warrior mini sprint race. SPUR BUSH KID ADVENTURE TRAIL For 6-8yr old - approx. This will be a guided adventure trail [not a race] with some natural and man made obstacles. Duration approx 1 hour. They start straight after the main event at O9H30 and the kids meet in front of the registration Gazebo. No mountain bikes needed. SPUR WARRIOR MINI SPRINT RACE - this is NOT a timed event. It's a solo event and they would need a mountain bike, helmet and running shoes. 500M trail run and 2km mtb. START at 09h05. Cost - R40.00 per child for either the Spur Adventure Trail or the Spur Warrior Mini Sprint. Parents are welcome to accompany them free of charge for the "Adventure Trail" SPUR ADVENTURE SPRINT RACE INFO Teams of: 2 or 3 This is not a relay. Team members do all the activities "together" and must stay together for the entire race. Combination of mountain biking/water crossing with tubes and ropes/trail running/hiking/natural obstacles]. Pre enter and pay less or late enter on the morning before the event starts. Pre entries pay R20.00 less per person! Long course - • 20-24km Mountain biking • 4-5km trail run with natural and man made obstacles incl a water crossing with ropes/tubes - not a swim. Half Course - • 10-12km Mountain biking • 2-3km trail run with natural and man made obstacles incl a water crossing with ropes/tubes - not a swim. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Adventure Sprint #2 When: 4 November 2012 Where: Lourensford Wine Estate, Western Cape Category: Multisport 1. Spur Bush Kid Adventure Trail 2. Spur Adventure Sprint Race - Long or Short course 3. Spur Warrior mini sprint race. 500m run and 2km mtb. Solos. Bush Kid Adventure Trail and Spur Warrior mini sprint race- Enter on the day between 07h00 and 0845. Start at 09h30 or immediately after the Warrior mini sprint race. SPUR BUSH KID ADVENTURE TRAIL For 6-8yr old - approx. This will be a guided adventure trail [not a race] with some natural and man made obstacles. Duration approx 1 hour. They start straight after the main event at O9H30 and the kids meet in front of the registration Gazebo. No mountain bikes needed. SPUR WARRIOR MINI SPRINT RACE - this is NOT a timed event. It's a solo event and they would need a mountain bike, helmet and running shoes. 500M trail run and 2km mtb. START at 09h05. Cost - R40.00 per child for either the Spur Adventure Trail or the Spur Warrior Mini Sprint. Parents are welcome to accompany them free of charge for the "Adventure Trail" SPUR ADVENTURE SPRINT RACE INFO Teams of: 2 or 3 This is not a relay. Team members do all the activities "together" and must stay together for the entire race. Combination of mountain biking/water crossing with tubes and ropes/trail running/hiking/natural obstacles]. Pre enter and pay less or late enter on the morning before the event starts. Pre entries pay R20.00 less per person! Long course - • 20-24km Mountain biking • 4-5km trail run with natural and man made obstacles incl a water crossing with ropes/tubes - not a swim. Half Course - • 10-12km Mountain biking • 2-3km trail run with natural and man made obstacles incl a water crossing with ropes/tubes - not a swim. PRE-ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT 8 Feb! Click here for more information and to enter online Go to Event Page