[Event] Berg & Beach Stage Trail Run

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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

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