[Event] Berg & Beach 2 Day Stage Run

[Ugene]

Event Name: Berg & Beach 2 Day Stage Run
When: 6 October 2012 - 7 October 2012
Where: Hermanus, Western Cape
Category: Multisport

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]

 

Day 1 - 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.

 

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.

 

For more information or to enter online visit www.quantumadventures.co.za

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[wynandvdmerwe]

Maybe a different name would have done this event good, sounds too much like the kzn and freestate events