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SUMMARY:The Kromrivier Beast
DESCRIPTION:This is an event for Cederberg and Mountain lovers. \nFor the discerning trail runner who enjoys adventure and wilderness. \nYou need to be self-sufficient\, there is no pampering other than of endless panoramic views. \n  \nYou will be the first Trail runner to enjoy this brand new route – a skyline trail around the amphitheater of the Kromrivier Valley. \nThe highest point of the trail is Donkerkloof Peak is at 1750 metres. Looking north you can see Sneeuberg\, the highest summit in the Cederberg. \nThe route traverses 6 Peaks\, and each must be reached within a Cut off time\, or you will be short coursed down the Valley. \nBut\, we are generous and if you can hike fast\, maintaining a reasonable tempo\, you will enjoy a thrilling day out. \nThe total distance is 45km\, and the elevation gain a very pleasant 2200 metres – we start at 1000 m\, at Kromrivier Farm. \n  \nThe rock formations are ancient\, seldom viewed\, with a kaleidoscope of colours\, shapes and features. Cracks\, caves\, craters! \nEntry Fee: R1500 pp \n(Full refund incase of event cancellation). \nDistance: 45km \nAccommodation:  \nContact Sam  from Cederberg Park on: 027 482 2807 / bookings@cederbergpark.com to book your accommodation. \nLuxury Chalets – R1800 per night\, min 2 nights stay. \nCan sleep 4 -6.  (SOLD OUT)\n\n\nCamping at R200 per head per night\, includes own hot shower and toilet. \nYou will need to confirm your RACE entry in order to book accommodation.  \n\n\nFriends\, family welcome. \nIt is a weekend adventure.\n\n \nBeautiful views of Kromrivier \nNEARBY ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS: \nSanddrif Cottages and Camping – Click HERE \nCompulsory Race Briefing: \nRunners are highly advised to arrive at Kromrivier after lunchtime on Friday 14th. Compulsory registration at Kromrivier reception will be at 4pm\, briefing will follow at 5pm. \n  \nCompulsory Kit: \n\nTrail pack with sufficient capacity for all race kit.\nWaterproof jacket\nHydration – 2 litres capacity. This is a make or break item.\nFood = nutrition for 12 hours\nBase Layer (preferably thermal)\nSpace blanket\nWhistle\nBuff\nHeadlamp with extra batteries.\nPersonal GPS (Please know your device well)\nCharged Cellphone – Peaks have reception.\n\nGear check at 5am on Saturday 15 May. \nRunners braai at the finish line. \nFor more info please contact Landi at info@energyevents.co.za \n \nFollow The Kromrivier Beast on Facebook HERE  and Instagram HERE
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SUMMARY:The Forries Beast Trail Run 2020
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED – 2021 DATE TBC\n\nThe Beast Trail Run\, 50km of tough Table Mountain trails!\nCatering for seasoned\, fit trail runners\, The Beast will offer entrants 50km of spectacular scenery within the Table Mountain National Park. This is without a doubt the toughest 50Ks in South Africa! \nRace Day Parking  \nThere will be NO parking at Forries on Race Day.\nMore Details TBC \nRace Number Collection\nPre-Reg TBC \nRegistration on race day will open at 05:00 \nVenue:\nFinish is at Foresters Arms (Forries). CLICK HERE for map. \n50 & 30km \n1. Charged  Cell Phone  (add 072 924 2371 Energy Events)\n2.  Waterproof jacket \, thermal base layer\, buff or beanie\n3.  Food   = energy bars\, sandwich\, fruit\, nuts\, chocolate\n4.  Hydration  – Minimum 1 litre to start race!\n5. Space Blanket\, headlamp\, whistle\n6.  Map  (this is best saved onto your phone\, as an image\, and as a kmz file into Google Earth\, Strava etc)\n7.  Reusable cup \n12km \n1. Charged  Cell Phone  (add 072 924 2371 Energy Events)\n2.  Waterproof jacket \, space blanket\n3.  Hydration  – Minimum 1 litre to start race!\n4.  Reusable cup \nOur events are Green & Enviro friendly – No Water Sachets\, No Paper Cups.\nSo\, bring your own CUP\, or buy our funky branded one at Race Reg\, R20\, if you would like to drink Coke or Water from a Cup.\nThis is not a debate … 🙂 \nDO NOT bring: HEADPHONES\, Dogs\, Flu or litter. \nWater Points\n\n50km – 3\n30km – 2\n12km – 1 \nCompulsory Stops\nAt Dam wall – gear check! \nNEW Start Times: \n50km BEAST A batch: 05:30am \n50km BEAST B batch: 05:40am \n30km BEAST Lite A batch: 06:20am \n30km BEAST Lite B batch: 06:30am \n12km Baby BEAST A batch: 08:00am \n12km Baby BEAST B batch: 08:10am \nCut-Off\nThe minimum age for the The Beast Trail Run is 18 years.\nEntry Fees\n\n50km – R595\n30km – R395\n12km – R250 \n\n\nThis event uses Timing Chips. The chip is compulsory more details to follow.\n\n  \nUTMB Qualifier Points:\nThe Beast Trail Run 2020 – 30Km = 2 points\nThe Beast Trail Run 2020 – 50Km = 3 points \nRoute Map\nBeast 50km route \n \nBeast 30km route \n \n\nBeast 12km route\n\nRoute Description\nThe Beast 50km\nStart – Contour Path (0-9km\, 9kms) – Eat a Beast\, one bite at a time! \nKicking off at first light\, from the Newlands Forest Picnic site\, the route begins on an upward slope. Taking in the Pine plantations\, this initial section should be done conservatively\, allowing your diesel engine to warm up. Beast is not a picnic! \nUndulating through the trees\, on easy trails for 4km\, to the Old Barracks Ruins (1700)\, the first decent hill climb on Jeep Track lets you know you have arrived. Beware of descending\, yodeling mountain bikers! At the top of the hill\, you swing right onto the Hidding Loop\, superb single track that links to the Woodcutters trail -a technical gem loaded with slippery roots and rocks. \nA rapid descent through the gums as you enter Groote Schuur Estate (hence all the oak trees)\, and your second quad burner up a steep gravel track\, and then the diagonal trail to the style\, at the start of the Contour Path\, under the Blockhouse. You’ve done 9kms. Turn left! \nContour Path – Nursery Ravine (9 – 15km\, 6kms) – Run\, Forrest\, Run! \nThe Contour path does some contouring\, but not much\, should rather be called the Roller coaster. \nIf wet\, the board walks are treacherous\, take it easy.  It is a well walked trail\, crossing several rivers\, the water is drinkable. You will be rewarded with superb sun rise views over False Bay\, looking at the distant Boland Peaks\, which extend southwards to Pringle Bay. However\, concentrate on your foot fall\, especially at the ‘Aloes’ a scree slope crossing with multiple ankle breakers –  ‘skeef’ rocks. \nNursery Ravine to Maclear’s Beacon – the Belly of the Beast (15 – 21km\, 6kms) \nIf you have drifted off the Contour Path for tea in Kirstenbosch\, you can gaze upwards at the magnificence of this excellent climb. Like a ladder\, straight up! It is a direct 500m ascent\, under the dramatic cliffs of Castle Rocks and Nursery Buttress.  Nursery Ravine trail is in excellent shape\, with a small section of dodgy scree near the top. At the top\, Turn Left past the Cairn\, there is fresh water at the small bridge\, and then immediately Right (this is NEW)\, to head directly to Hely Hutchinson Dam\, through Nursery Valley. (Not to Overseers Cottage per previous routing.) \nAt the Dam Wall\, (a Cut Off Point) drop down to the metal ladder\, and pop up onto the wall\, to enjoy a flat\, scenic crossing  – an ‘energizer’ – of the wall. You are in the middle of Table Mountain. Continue past the Museum\, to the start of Echo Valley Trail\, at 17kms. \nEcho Valley is proof of the ‘non flatness’ of Table Mountain. It is a quiet\, seldom walked\, medium tech section. Stay on course\, as wrong trails left or right will add hours to your day. A Right turn towards Maclear’s Beacon\, sends you to the Summit\, over 1000 metres in the sky! \nEat your stash of grub\, and dress for Winter. \nMaclear’s Beacon to Corridor Ravine – All who wander are not lost! (20 -28km\, 8kms) \nSome of this event’s greatest tales emanate from this leg. Reports of Yetis\, snowstorms\, walking off cliffs. Be prepared! The route follows the front face cliff top path\, it is easy to become disorientated in cloud and wind. Run with someone else. The trail is flat\, until you reach the top of Platteklip Gorge junction\, 2nd Cut Off point. (If you are too slow\, you will join the 30km route and descend Platteklip\, continuing to the finish and a 35km outing). \nFrom Platteklip\, turn LEFT\, and you are entering the top end of Echo valley\, with zigzags and slippy boardwalks. Valley of Isolation\, Valley of Red Gods make this a soul journey to help you along. You drop onto the Twelve Apostles trail and can look South towards Grootkop (which you do not reach)\, as you pass the halfway mark of 25kms\, and soon turn RIGHT\, down Corridor Ravine. \nBig\, chunky steps\, concentrate! \nCorridor Ravine to Kloof Nek – Your long training hours now makes sense\, just believe! (28 – 34km\, 6km) \nIf there is an easiest section of the Beast\, this is it. A Cut off checkpoint awaits\, so don’t dawdle along the Pipe Track. Good time to re hydrate\, stock up on victuals\, to prepare for some intense moments ahead. \nKloof Nek to Blockhouse – You are History\, or part of it! (34 – 42km\, 8km) \nOnce you have climbed up Kloof Corner\, indeed cursing the warped humor of The Beast himself\, you arrive at trailrunning heaven. The full contour path to the Blockhouse is a dream machine. All insane single track\, with views overlooking the City\, and beyond to Robben Island. \nWave at the Cable car as you pass below\, keeping your eyes on the trail. You traverse Platteklip Gorge – natural water refill – and on wards to Saddle Path ascent. You are on Devils Peak\, from where Van Hunks smoked his pipe and created the tablecloth …….. Past Oppelskop\, enjoy the exposure of a high trail and soon pop out at the Mowbray Ridge descent\, where you will WALK down slowly. \nThe Kings Blockhouse was built in 1795\, so the British could take pot shots at any invaders. Like living inside Rubik’s Cube. \nBlockhouse to Finish – Sting in the Tail (42 – 50km\, 8km) \nHopefully the sun has not set\, and you are using your own power to descend. First\, a short loop ‘back’ along the lower contour path to reach Tafelberg Road\, Turn Right. Short section of easy tar\, and you are on the homeward straight. Gnarly downhill to Plumpudding\, turn Right and staying above Rhodes Memorial on the jeep track\, you will soon be on the 2nd of 3 horrible quad screaming hills. Follow markers to the final ‘Curve Ball’ and into the Picnic site for a Cold Beer\, Hot Chocolate and Warm Hug. \nYou did it. ….. Who is the real Beast? \nThe Beast 30km\nThis 30km route description should be read at a faster pace than the 50km one\, as you will be running at a greater cadence and speed than the long-haulers. However\, you should still appreciate the historical anecdotes and Safety tips\, gained mostly from a trip into the Scottish Highlands where I stumbled upon a wise sage in an illegal whisky distillery. Onwards! \nStart – Contour Path (0-6km\, 6kms) – Forests and Cavemen! \nThe forest is beautiful\, filled with indigenous yellowwoods\, but your mission on this section is to use your early morning hit of caffeine to focus and not have an Epic Fail on the lethal river crossings\, gnarly\, moss covered roots\, or slippy-slide clay traps. That said\, most runners will ignore this\, charge off like a Neanderthal at a Mammoth hunt\, and soon\, come to mild grief. After thus paying homage to the mountain\, having sacrificed your shins at boulder 56\, you will be awake enough to continue. \nNB! On the Woodcutters Trail\, you split off to the LEFT (at about 6kms mark)\, Upwards\, on the narrow Newlands trail\, to reach the contour path\, at the circular picnic bench thingy – the nocturnal meeting point of tree bark muti hunters. Turn LEFT\, onto the Contour Path. You may bump into some 50km runners\, offer encouragement\, they have done 5 more kms and 2 gruesome hills. Your turn is coming. \nContour Path – Nursery Ravine (6 – 12kms\, 6kms) – King of the Mountain \nIf you look at the elevation profile of the Contour Path from a satellite\, orbiting somewhere near Mars\, then the trail may look as if it follows a contour\, but\, no such luck\, it’s a real Red Herring name (which for the uninitiated is not some May Day fish pate’)! \nThe Aloes – an infamous scree slope\, boasting a superb Bakkies Botha klap of a climb\, a building site obstacle course of ragged boulders\, and an endless pitfall descent\, that will have you guessing if you have somehow missed Kirstenbosch and landed up in Cavendish Square. Continue past Skeleton Gorge and on to Nursery Ravine – not a baby climb. \nR1000 bux awaits the fool (male & female\, you cannot win both categories) who reaches the Cairn at the top first (and who completes the full 30km race before cut off). Nursery Ravine is a marvellous section\, you pop out above the trees\, and enjoy electric views in between gasps of breath. The burnt section near the top is from a recent fire started by rock fall\, which should help speed up your progress under the cliffs. No dithering! You just climbed 500 vertical metres\, and are on top of the Back Table – which is also not flat. \nNursery Ravine – Maclears Beacon (12 – 17km\, 5kms) – Meat & Potatoes \nAt the top of the climb\, turn LEFT\, there is fresh water in a stream\, which you cross and then take a RIGHT turn up Nursery Valley\, in the direction of the dams. (North West for the 2 folk that are using compasses). This is a recovery section\, eat\, harmonize and prepare for the next climb through Echo Valley to Maclears Beacon. After the Dam wall\, the museum and a km of easy concrete road\, turn RIGHT. This remote\, wilderness leg of the race can be a lot of fun when the weather sets in. Ideally\, run with someone else\, who knows what they are doing. This can be difficult to determine as there are many different people pretending to be trailrunners – eg triathletes\, mountain bikers\, even road runners! Bizarre\, I know. Try a simple: “Do you know what the hell you are doing?” And take it from there. \nFrom Echo Valley and a few dodgy boardwalks\, you turn RIGHT towards Maclears Beacon\, onto the Eastern Table\, away from all the hedonistic delights of the Cableway coffee shops and Curio stores. \nThe Beacon is a memorable pile of stones\, to which you may add your own pebble\, celebrating your frostbite and the summit! \nMaclears Beacon – Platteklip Gorge (17- 21km\, 4kms) \nMove on\, to a truly remarkable few kms\, the cliff edge trail\, of the front face. If cloudy and windy\, don’t be alone and do concentrate. Although the trail is marked\, the rocks often present ambiguous options. If you make it to the top of Platteklip\, the site of much cursing and insults for the Organisers last year\, by the near hypothermic bikini parade (ie dress warmly\, with layers!!!)\, you are doing well. \nDown\, down you go. Huge steps\, failing sense of humor\, but the increase in oxygen levels will warm your soul. Chat to ascending tourists\, leaving positive PR for our city that depends on their dollars. \nPlatteklip Base to Finish (21- 30km\, 9km) \nAfter the big zigzags\, the trail reaches the Contour Path\, and this time it is a fairly good contour\, until shortly it isn’t. Sprinting\, and determined not to be cut off\, 50km runners may attack you from the left\, you turn RIGHT and enjoy some flat running\, sort of. \nAscend again at Saddle Path\, and you are on Devils Peak\, on your way to Oppelskop and Mowbray Ridge. Sublime trail running. If you get to Woodstock Cave\, there will be a free offer of some heavenly herbs from Cave enthusiasts B.Marley and co\, but\, you are off route. Take the Blockhouse descent easy\, no running until you have made it off the cliff safely. \nFrom the Blockhouse\, descend to Plumpudding Hill\, and it’s just a few kms to the Finish and the Start of your Celebrations. Medics are available. \n  \n#beasttrail2020
URL:https://energyevents.co.za/event/the-forries-beast-trail-run-2020/
LOCATION:Foresters Arms\, Newlands Avenue\, Newlands\, Western Cape\, 7700\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Nature Run,Open for entries,Past Events,Running,The Beast,Trail Running
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SUMMARY:The Beast Trail Run
DESCRIPTION:Online Entries open 15 January 2020!\nThe Beast Trail Run\, 50km of tough Table Mountain trails!\nCatering for seasoned\, fit trail runners\, The Beast will offer entrants 50km of spectacular scenery within the Table Mountain National Park. This is without a doubt the toughest 50Ks in South Africa! \nRace Day Parking  \nThere will be NO parking at Forries on Race Day.\nMore Deatails TBC \nRace Number Collection\nPre-Reg TBC \nRegistration on race day will open at 06:45. \nVenue:\nFinish is at Foresters Arms (Forries). CLICK HERE for map. \n50 & 30km \n1. Charged  Cell Phone  (add 072 924 2371 Energy Events)\n2.  Waterproof jacket \, thermal base layer\, buff or beanie\n3.  Food   = energy bars\, sandwich\, fruit\, nuts\, chocolate\n4.  Hydration  – Minimum 1 litre to start race!\n5. Space Blanket\, headlamp\, whistle\n6.  Map  (this is best saved onto your phone\, as an image\, and as a kmz file into Google Earth\, Strava etc)\n7.  Reusable cup \n12km \n1. Charged  Cell Phone  (add 072 924 2371 Energy Events)\n2.  Waterproof jacket \, space blanket\n3.  Hydration  – Minimum 1 litre to start race!\n4.  Reusable cup \nOur events are Green & Enviro friendly – No Water Sachets\, No Paper Cups.\nSo\, bring your own CUP\, or buy our funky branded one at Race Reg\, R20\, if you would like to drink Coke or Water from a Cup.\nThis is not a debate … 🙂 \nDO NOT bring: HEADPHONES\, Dogs\, Flu or litter. \nWater Points\n\n50km – 3\n30km – 2\n12km – 1 \nCompulsory Stops\nAt Dam wall – gear check! \nNEW Start Times: \n50km BEAST A batch: 7:30am \n50km BEAST B batch: 7:40am \n30km BEAST Lite A batch: 8:30am \n30km BEAST Lite B batch: 8:40am \n12km Baby BEAST A batch: 9:00am \n12km Baby BEAST B batch: 9:10am \nCut-Off\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBEAST 30km TIME Guidelines – 2019\n\n\n\n\nRace Distance\nLandmark\nRace time\nTime of day\nAction\n\n\n\n\n0km\nStart Forries\n0\n8:30am\nGo!\n\n\n\n\n11km\nDam Wall\n3 hours\n11:30am\nCut Off\, in Vehicle\n\n\n\n\n24km\nBlock house\n8 hours\n4:30pm\nCut Off\n\n\n\n\n30km\nFinish Line\n9\,5 hours\n6pm\nRace Ends\, Forries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBEAST 50km TIME Guidelines – 2019\n\n\n\n\nRace Distance\nLandmark\nRace time\nTime of day\nAction\n\n\n\n\n0km\nStart Forries\n0\n7:30am\nGo!\n\n\n\n\n15km\nDam Wall\n4 hours\n11:30am\nCut Off\, in Vehicle\n\n\n\n\n21km\nTop of Platteklip\n5 hours\n12:30am\nShort Coursed to 30km\n\n\n\n\n31km\nKloof Nek\n7 hours\n2:30pm\nCut Off\n\n\n\n\n40km\nBlock house\n9 hours\n4:30pm\nShort Coursed to 30km\n\n\n\n\n50km\nFinish Line\n10.5 hours\n6pm\nRace Ends\, Forries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAge Restriction\nThe minimum age for the The Beast Trail Run is 18 years. \nEntry Fees (prices change at 11am on proposed date)\n\n(15 Jan – 31 Mar)\n50km – R595\n30km – R395\n12km – R250 \n(01 April – 05 June)\n50km – R695\n30km – R495\n12km – R295 \n\n\nThis event uses Timing Chips. The chip is compulsory. You will not be allowed to start the event without a chip.\nPermanent: R100\n\nPrizes: TBC\n12km Prizegiving at 12 noon\, 30 & 50km at 1:30 ish… \nRoute Map\nBeast 50km route \n \nBeast 30km route \n \n\nBeast 12km route\n\nRoute Description\nThe Beast 50km\nStart – Contour Path (0-9km\, 9kms) – Eat a Beast\, one bite at a time! \nKicking off at first light\, from the Newlands Forest Picnic site\, the route begins on an upward slope. Taking in the Pine plantations\, this initial section should be done conservatively\, allowing your diesel engine to warm up. Beast is not a picnic! \nUndulating through the trees\, on easy trails for 4km\, to the Old Barracks Ruins (1700)\, the first decent hill climb on Jeep Track lets you know you have arrived. Beware of descending\, yodelling mountain bikers! At the top of the hill\, you swing right onto the Hidding Loop\, superb single track that links to the Woodcutters trail -a technical gem loaded with slippery roots and rocks. \nA rapid descent through the gums as you enter Groote Schuur Estate (hence all the oak trees)\, and your second quad burner up a steep gravel track\, and then the diagonal trail to the style\, at the start of the Contour Path\, under the Blockhouse. You’ve done 9kms. Turn left! \nContour Path – Nursery Ravine (9 – 15km\, 6kms) – Run\, Forrest\, Run! \nThe Contour path does some contouring\, but not much\, should rather be called the Rollercoaster. \nIf wet\, the board walks are treacherous\, take it easy.  It is a well walked trail\, crossing several rivers\, the water is drinkable. You will be rewarded with superb sun rise views over False Bay\, looking at the distant Boland Peaks\, which extend southwards to Pringle Bay. However\, concentrate on your foot fall\, especially at the ‘Aloes’ a scree slope crossing with multiple ankle breakers –  ‘skeef’ rocks. \nNursery Ravine to Maclear’s Beacon – the Belly of the Beast (15 – 21km\, 6kms) \nIf you have drifted off the Contour Path for tea in Kirstenbosch\, you can gaze upwards at the magnificence of this excellent climb. Like a ladder\, straight up! It is a direct 500m ascent\, under the dramatic cliffs of Castle Rocks and Nursery Buttress.  Nursery Ravine trail is in excellent shape\, with a small section of dodgy scree near the top. At the top\, Turn Left past the Cairn\, there is fresh water at the small bridge\, and then immediately Right (this is NEW)\, to head directly to Hely Hutchinson Dam\, through Nursery Valley. (Not to Overseers Cottage per previous routing.) \nAt the Dam Wall\, (a Cut Off Point) drop down to the metal ladder\, and pop up onto the wall\, to enjoy a flat\, scenic crossing  – an ‘energiser’ – of the wall. You are in the middle of Table Mountain. Continue past the Museum\, to the start of Echo Valley Trail\, at 17kms. \nEcho Valley is proof of the ‘non flatness’ of Table Mountain. It is a quiet\, seldom walked\, medium tech section. Stay on course\, as wrong trails left or right will add hours to your day. A Right turn towards Maclear’s Beacon\, sends you to the Summit\, over 1000 metres in the sky! \nEat your stash of grub\, and dress for Winter. \nMaclear’s Beacon to Corridor Ravine – All who wander are not lost! (20 -28km\, 8kms) \nSome of this event’s greatest tales emanate from this leg. Reports of Yetis\, snowstorms\, walking off cliffs. Be prepared! The route follows the front face cliff top path\, it is easy to become disorientated in cloud and wind. Run with someone else. The trail is flat\, until you reach the top of Platteklip Gorge junction\, 2nd Cut Off point. (If you are too slow\, you will join the 30km route and descend Platteklip\, continuing to the finish and a 35km outing). \nFrom Platteklip\, turn LEFT\, and you are entering the top end of Echo valley\, with zig zags and slippy boardwalks. Valley of Isolation\, Valley of Red Gods make this a soul journey to help you along. You drop onto the Twelve Apostles trail and can look South towards Grootkop (which you do not reach)\, as you pass the halfway mark of 25kms\, and soon turn RIGHT\, down Corridor Ravine. \nBig\, chunky steps\, concentrate! \nCorridor Ravine to Kloof Nek – Your long training hours now makes sense\, just believe! (28 – 34km\, 6km) \nIf there is an easiest section of the Beast\, this is it. A Cut off checkpoint awaits\, so don’t dawdle along the Pipe Track. Good time to rehydrate\, stock up on victuals\, to prepare for some intense moments ahead. \nKloof Nek to Blockhouse – You are History\, or part of it! (34 – 42km\, 8km) \nOnce you have climbed up Kloof Corner\, indeed cursing the warped humour of The Beast himself\, you arrive at trailrunning heaven. The full contour path to the Blockhouse is a dream machine. All insane single track\, with views overlooking the City\, and beyond to Robben Island. \nWave at the Cable car as you pass below\, keeping your eyes on the trail. You traverse Platteklip Gorge – natural water refill – and onwards to Saddle Path ascent. You are on Devils Peak\, from where Van Hunks smoked his pipe and created the tablecloth …….. Past Oppelskop\, enjoy the exposure of a high trail and soon pop out at the Mowbray Ridge descent\, where you will WALK down slowly. \nThe Kings Blockhouse was built in 1795\, so the British could take pot shots at any invaders. Like living inside Rubik’s Cube. \nBlockhouse to Finish – Sting in the Tail (42 – 50km\, 8km) \nHopefully the sun has not set\, and you are using your own power to descend. First\, a short loop ‘back’ along the lower contour path to reach Tafelberg Road\, Turn Right. Short section of easy tar\, and you are on the homeward straight. Gnarly downhill to Plumpudding\, turn Right and staying above Rhodes Memorial on the jeep track\, you will soon be on the 2nd of 3 horrible quad screaming hills. Follow markers to the final ‘Curve Ball’ and into the Picnic site for a Cold Beer\, Hot Chocolate and Warm Hug. \nYou did it. ….. Who is the real Beast? \nThe Beast 30km\nThis 30km route description should be read at a faster pace than the 50km one\, as you will be running at a greater cadence and speed than the long-haulers. However\, you should still appreciate the historical anecdotes and Safety tips\, gained mostly from a trip into the Scottish Highlands where I stumbled upon a wise sage in an illegal whisky distillery. Onwards! \nStart – Contour Path (0-6km\, 6kms) – Forests and Cavemen! \nThe forest is beautiful\, filled with indigenous yellowwoods\, but your mission on this section is to use your early morning hit of caffeine to focus and not have an Epic Fail on the lethal river crossings\, gnarly\, moss covered roots\, or slippy-slide clay traps. That said\, most runners will ignore this\, charge off like a Neanderthal at a Mammoth hunt\, and soon\, come to mild grief. After thus paying homage to the mountain\, having sacrificed your shins at boulder 56\, you will be awake enough to continue. \nNB! On the Woodcutters Trail\, you split off to the LEFT (at about 6kms mark)\, Upwards\, on the narrow Newlands trail\, to reach the contour path\, at the circular picnic bench thingy – the nocturnal meeting point of tree bark muti hunters. Turn LEFT\, onto the Contour Path. You may bump into some 50km runners\, offer encouragement\, they have done 5 more kms and 2 gruesome hills. Your turn is coming. \nContour Path – Nursery Ravine (6 – 12kms\, 6kms) – King of the Mountain \nIf you look at the elevation profile of the Contour Path from a satellite\, orbiting somewhere near Mars\, then the trail may look as if it follows a contour\, but\, no such luck\, it’s a real Red Herring name (which for the uninitiated is not some May Day fish pate’)! \nThe Aloes – an infamous scree slope\, boasting a superb Bakkies Botha klap of a climb\, a building site obstacle course of ragged boulders\, and an endless pitfall descent\, that will have you guessing if you have somehow missed Kirstenbosch and landed up in Cavendish Square. Continue past Skeleton Gorge and on to Nursery Ravine – not a baby climb. \nR1000 bux awaits the fool (male & female\, you cannot win both categories) who reaches the Cairn at the top first (and who completes the full 30km race before cut off). Nursery Ravine is a marvellous section\, you pop out above the trees\, and enjoy electric views in between gasps of breath. The burnt section near the top is from a recent fire started by rock fall\, which should help speed up your progress under the cliffs. No dithering! You just climbed 500 vertical metres\, and are on top of the Back Table – which is also not flat. \nNursery Ravine – Maclears Beacon (12 – 17km\, 5kms) – Meat & Potatoes \nAt the top of the climb\, turn LEFT\, there is fresh water in a stream\, which you cross and then take a RIGHT turn up Nursery Valley\, in the direction of the dams. (North West for the 2 folk that are using compasses). This is a recovery section\, eat\, harmonise and prepare for the next climb through Echo Valley to Maclears Beacon. After the Dam wall\, the museum and a km of easy concrete road\, turn RIGHT. This remote\, wilderness leg of the race can be a lot of fun when the weather sets in. Ideally\, run with someone else\, who knows what they are doing. This can be difficult to determine as there are many different people pretending to be trailrunners – eg triathletes\, mountain bikers\, even road runners! Bizarre\, I know. Try a simple: “Do you know what the hell you are doing?” And take it from there. \nFrom Echo Valley and a few dodgy boardwalks\, you turn RIGHT towards Maclears Beacon\, onto the Eastern Table\, away from all the hedonistic delights of the Cableway coffee shops and Curio stores. \nThe Beacon is a memorable pile of stones\, to which you may add your own pebble\, celebrating your frostbite and the summit! \nMaclears Beacon – Platteklip Gorge (17- 21km\, 4kms) \nMove on\, to a truly remarkable few kms\, the cliff edge trail\, of the front face. If cloudy and windy\, don’t be alone and do concentrate. Although the trail is marked\, the rocks often present ambiguous options. If you make it to the top of Platteklip\, the site of much cursing and insults for the Organisers last year\, by the near hypothermic bikini parade (ie dress warmly\, with layers!!!)\, you are doing well. \nDown\, down you go. Huge steps\, failing sense of humor\, but the increase in oxygen levels will warm your soul. Chat to ascending tourists\, leaving positive PR for our city that depends on their dollars. \nPlatteklip Base to Finish (21- 30km\, 9km) \nAfter the big zig zags\, the trail reaches the Contour Path\, and this time it is a fairly good contour\, until shortly it isn’t. Sprinting\, and determined not to be cut off\, 50km runners may attack you from the left\, you turn RIGHT and enjoy some flat running\, sort of. \nAscend again at Saddle Path\, and you are on Devils Peak\, on your way to Oppelskop and Mowbray Ridge. Sublime trail running. If you get to Woodstock Cave\, there will be a free offer of some heavenly herbs from Cave enthusiasts B.Marley and co\, but\, you are off route. Take the Blockhouse descent easy\, no running until you have made it off the cliff safely. \nFrom the Blockhouse\, descend to Plumpudding Hill\, and it’s just a few kms to the Finish and the Start of your Celebrations. Medics are available. \n  \n#beasttrail2020
URL:https://energyevents.co.za/event/the-beast-trail-run/
CATEGORIES:Nature Run,Past Events,Running,The Beast,Trail Running
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190609T070000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190609T170000
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SUMMARY:The Beast Trail Run 2019
DESCRIPTION:  \nOnline Entries are closed. Limited entries are available on Race Day.\nThe Beast Trail Run\, 50km of tough Table Mountain trails!\nCatering for seasoned\, fit trail runners\, The Beast will offer entrants 50km of spectacular scenery within the Table Mountain National Park. This is without a doubt the toughest 50Ks in South Africa! \nRace Day Parking  \nThere will be NO parking at Forries on Race Day.\nWe have arranged Special parking in the SACS grounds\, 2 mins from Forries. Collect Parking Voucher at Registration only. \nRace Number Collection\nRace Day Late Reg: \nRegistration on race day will open at 06:45. \nVenue:\nFinish is at Foresters Arms (Forries). CLICK HERE for map. \n50 & 30km \n1. Charged  Cell Phone  (add 072 924 2371 Energy Events)\n2.  Waterproof jacket \, thermal base layer\, buff or beanie\n3.  Food   = energy bars\, sandwich\, fruit\, nuts\, chocolate\n4.  Hydration  – Minimum 1 litre to start race!\n5. Space Blanket\, headlamp\, whistle\n6.  Map  (this is best saved onto your phone\, as an image\, and as a kmz file into Google Earth\, Strava etc)\n7.  Reusable cup \n12km \n1. Charged  Cell Phone  (add 072 924 2371 Energy Events)\n2.  Waterproof jacket \, space blanket\n3.  Hydration  – Minimum 1 litre to start race!\n4.  Reusable cup \nOur events are Green & Enviro friendly – No Water Sachets\, No Paper Cups.\nSo\, bring your own CUP\, or buy our funky branded one at Race Reg\, R20\, if you would like to drink Coke or Water from a Cup.\nThis is not a debate … 🙂 \nDO NOT bring: HEADPHONES\, Dogs\, Flu or litter. \nWater Points\n\n50km – 3\n30km – 2\n12km – 1 \nCompulsory Stops\nAt Dam wall – gear check! \nNEW Start Times: \n50km BEAST: 7:30am \n30km BEAST Lite A batch: 8:30am \n30km BEAST Lite B batch: 8:40am \n12km Baby BEAST A batch: 9:00am \n12km Baby BEAST B batch: 9:10am \nCut-Off\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBEAST 30km TIME Guidelines – 2019\n\n\n\n\nRace Distance\nLandmark\nRace time\nTime of day\nAction\n\n\n\n\n0km\nStart Forries\n0\n8:30am\nGo!\n\n\n\n\n11km\nDam Wall\n3 hours\n11:30am\nCut Off\, in Vehicle\n\n\n\n\n24km\nBlock house\n8 hours\n4:30pm\nCut Off\n\n\n\n\n30km\nFinish Line\n9\,5 hours\n6pm\nRace Ends\, Forries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBEAST 50km TIME Guidelines – 2019\n\n\n\n\nRace Distance\nLandmark\nRace time\nTime of day\nAction\n\n\n\n\n0km\nStart Forries\n0\n7:30am\nGo!\n\n\n\n\n15km\nDam Wall\n4 hours\n11:30am\nCut Off\, in Vehicle\n\n\n\n\n21km\nTop of Platteklip\n5 hours\n12:30am\nShort Coursed to 30km\n\n\n\n\n31km\nKloof Nek\n7 hours\n2:30pm\nCut Off\n\n\n\n\n40km\nBlock house\n9 hours\n4:30pm\nShort Coursed to 30km\n\n\n\n\n50km\nFinish Line\n10.5 hours\n6pm\nRace Ends\, Forries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAge Restriction\nThe minimum age for the The Beast Trail Run is 18 years. \nEntry Fees\n\nPrices: (prices change at 11am on proposed date)\n(15 Jan – 31 Mar)\n50km – R595\n30km – R395 \n(01 April – 05 June)\n50km – R695\n30km – R495\n12km – R295 \n\n\nThis event uses Timing Chips.The chip is compulsory. You will not be allowed to start the event without a chip.\nPermanent: R100\n\nPrizes:\n50kg   of Castle Lite to the Winners of the  BEAST 50km  tough one!\n30kg  of Castle Lite to Winners of  30km BEAST Lite\n12kg  of Castle Lite to winners of the  12km Baby BEAST \nThere will be beer towers\, massage vouchers\, Bouldgear items and event entries up for grabs at Prizegiving. \n12km Prizegiving at 12 noon\, 30 & 50km at 1:30 ish… \nCastle Lite beer\, BEAST Buff and Massage for every finisher! \nRoute Map\nBeast 50km route \n \nBeast 30km route \n \n\nBeast 12km route\n\nRoute Description\nThe Beast 50km\nStart – Contour Path (0-9km\, 9kms) – Eat a Beast\, one bite at a time! \nKicking off at first light\, from the Newlands Forest Picnic site\, the route begins on an upward slope. Taking in the Pine plantations\, this initial section should be done conservatively\, allowing your diesel engine to warm up. Beast is not a picnic! \nUndulating through the trees\, on easy trails for 4km\, to the Old Barracks Ruins (1700)\, the first decent hill climb on Jeep Track lets you know you have arrived. Beware of descending\, yodelling mountain bikers! At the top of the hill\, you swing right onto the Hidding Loop\, superb single track that links to the Woodcutters trail -a technical gem loaded with slippery roots and rocks. \nA rapid descent through the gums as you enter Groote Schuur Estate (hence all the oak trees)\, and your second quad burner up a steep gravel track\, and then the diagonal trail to the style\, at the start of the Contour Path\, under the Blockhouse. You’ve done 9kms. Turn left! \nContour Path – Nursery Ravine (9 – 15km\, 6kms) – Run\, Forrest\, Run! \nThe Contour path does some contouring\, but not much\, should rather be called the Rollercoaster. \nIf wet\, the board walks are treacherous\, take it easy.  It is a well walked trail\, crossing several rivers\, the water is drinkable. You will be rewarded with superb sun rise views over False Bay\, looking at the distant Boland Peaks\, which extend southwards to Pringle Bay. However\, concentrate on your foot fall\, especially at the ‘Aloes’ a scree slope crossing with multiple ankle breakers –  ‘skeef’ rocks. \nNursery Ravine to Maclear’s Beacon – the Belly of the Beast (15 – 21km\, 6kms) \nIf you have drifted off the Contour Path for tea in Kirstenbosch\, you can gaze upwards at the magnificence of this excellent climb. Like a ladder\, straight up! It is a direct 500m ascent\, under the dramatic cliffs of Castle Rocks and Nursery Buttress.  Nursery Ravine trail is in excellent shape\, with a small section of dodgy scree near the top. At the top\, Turn Left past the Cairn\, there is fresh water at the small bridge\, and then immediately Right (this is NEW)\, to head directly to Hely Hutchinson Dam\, through Nursery Valley. (Not to Overseers Cottage per previous routing.) \nAt the Dam Wall\, (a Cut Off Point) drop down to the metal ladder\, and pop up onto the wall\, to enjoy a flat\, scenic crossing  – an ‘energiser’ – of the wall. You are in the middle of Table Mountain. Continue past the Museum\, to the start of Echo Valley Trail\, at 17kms. \nEcho Valley is proof of the ‘non flatness’ of Table Mountain. It is a quiet\, seldom walked\, medium tech section. Stay on course\, as wrong trails left or right will add hours to your day. A Right turn towards Maclear’s Beacon\, sends you to the Summit\, over 1000 metres in the sky! \nEat your stash of grub\, and dress for Winter. \nMaclear’s Beacon to Corridor Ravine – All who wander are not lost! (20 -28km\, 8kms) \nSome of this event’s greatest tales emanate from this leg. Reports of Yetis\, snowstorms\, walking off cliffs. Be prepared! The route follows the front face cliff top path\, it is easy to become disorientated in cloud and wind. Run with someone else. The trail is flat\, until you reach the top of Platteklip Gorge junction\, 2nd Cut Off point. (If you are too slow\, you will join the 30km route and descend Platteklip\, continuing to the finish and a 35km outing). \nFrom Platteklip\, turn LEFT\, and you are entering the top end of Echo valley\, with zig zags and slippy boardwalks. Valley of Isolation\, Valley of Red Gods make this a soul journey to help you along. You drop onto the Twelve Apostles trail and can look South towards Grootkop (which you do not reach)\, as you pass the halfway mark of 25kms\, and soon turn RIGHT\, down Corridor Ravine. \nBig\, chunky steps\, concentrate! \nCorridor Ravine to Kloof Nek – Your long training hours now makes sense\, just believe! (28 – 34km\, 6km) \nIf there is an easiest section of the Beast\, this is it. A Cut off checkpoint awaits\, so don’t dawdle along the Pipe Track. Good time to rehydrate\, stock up on victuals\, to prepare for some intense moments ahead. \nKloof Nek to Blockhouse – You are History\, or part of it! (34 – 42km\, 8km) \nOnce you have climbed up Kloof Corner\, indeed cursing the warped humour of The Beast himself\, you arrive at trailrunning heaven. The full contour path to the Blockhouse is a dream machine. All insane single track\, with views overlooking the City\, and beyond to Robben Island. \nWave at the Cable car as you pass below\, keeping your eyes on the trail. You traverse Platteklip Gorge – natural water refill – and onwards to Saddle Path ascent. You are on Devils Peak\, from where Van Hunks smoked his pipe and created the tablecloth …….. Past Oppelskop\, enjoy the exposure of a high trail and soon pop out at the Mowbray Ridge descent\, where you will WALK down slowly. \nThe Kings Blockhouse was built in 1795\, so the British could take pot shots at any invaders. Like living inside Rubik’s Cube. \nBlockhouse to Finish – Sting in the Tail (42 – 50km\, 8km) \nHopefully the sun has not set\, and you are using your own power to descend. First\, a short loop ‘back’ along the lower contour path to reach Tafelberg Road\, Turn Right. Short section of easy tar\, and you are on the homeward straight. Gnarly downhill to Plumpudding\, turn Right and staying above Rhodes Memorial on the jeep track\, you will soon be on the 2nd of 3 horrible quad screaming hills. Follow markers to the final ‘Curve Ball’ and into the Picnic site for a Cold Beer\, Hot Chocolate and Warm Hug. \nYou did it. ….. Who is the real Beast? \nThe Beast 30km\nThis 30km route description should be read at a faster pace than the 50km one\, as you will be running at a greater cadence and speed than the long-haulers. However\, you should still appreciate the historical anecdotes and Safety tips\, gained mostly from a trip into the Scottish Highlands where I stumbled upon a wise sage in an illegal whisky distillery. Onwards! \nStart – Contour Path (0-6km\, 6kms) – Forests and Cavemen! \nThe forest is beautiful\, filled with indigenous yellowwoods\, but your mission on this section is to use your early morning hit of caffeine to focus and not have an Epic Fail on the lethal river crossings\, gnarly\, moss covered roots\, or slippy-slide clay traps. That said\, most runners will ignore this\, charge off like a Neanderthal at a Mammoth hunt\, and soon\, come to mild grief. After thus paying homage to the mountain\, having sacrificed your shins at boulder 56\, you will be awake enough to continue. \nNB! On the Woodcutters Trail\, you split off to the LEFT (at about 6kms mark)\, Upwards\, on the narrow Newlands trail\, to reach the contour path\, at the circular picnic bench thingy – the nocturnal meeting point of tree bark muti hunters. Turn LEFT\, onto the Contour Path. You may bump into some 50km runners\, offer encouragement\, they have done 5 more kms and 2 gruesome hills. Your turn is coming. \nContour Path – Nursery Ravine (6 – 12kms\, 6kms) – King of the Mountain \nIf you look at the elevation profile of the Contour Path from a satellite\, orbiting somewhere near Mars\, then the trail may look as if it follows a contour\, but\, no such luck\, it’s a real Red Herring name (which for the uninitiated is not some May Day fish pate’)! \nThe Aloes – an infamous scree slope\, boasting a superb Bakkies Botha klap of a climb\, a building site obstacle course of ragged boulders\, and an endless pitfall descent\, that will have you guessing if you have somehow missed Kirstenbosch and landed up in Cavendish Square. Continue past Skeleton Gorge and on to Nursery Ravine – not a baby climb. \nR1000 bux awaits the fool (male & female\, you cannot win both categories) who reaches the Cairn at the top first (and who completes the full 30km race before cut off). Nursery Ravine is a marvellous section\, you pop out above the trees\, and enjoy electric views in between gasps of breath. The burnt section near the top is from a recent fire started by rock fall\, which should help speed up your progress under the cliffs. No dithering! You just climbed 500 vertical metres\, and are on top of the Back Table – which is also not flat. \nNursery Ravine – Maclears Beacon (12 – 17km\, 5kms) – Meat & Potatoes \nAt the top of the climb\, turn LEFT\, there is fresh water in a stream\, which you cross and then take a RIGHT turn up Nursery Valley\, in the direction of the dams. (North West for the 2 folk that are using compasses). This is a recovery section\, eat\, harmonise and prepare for the next climb through Echo Valley to Maclears Beacon. After the Dam wall\, the museum and a km of easy concrete road\, turn RIGHT. This remote\, wilderness leg of the race can be a lot of fun when the weather sets in. Ideally\, run with someone else\, who knows what they are doing. This can be difficult to determine as there are many different people pretending to be trailrunners – eg triathletes\, mountain bikers\, even road runners! Bizarre\, I know. Try a simple: “Do you know what the hell you are doing?” And take it from there. \nFrom Echo Valley and a few dodgy boardwalks\, you turn RIGHT towards Maclears Beacon\, onto the Eastern Table\, away from all the hedonistic delights of the Cableway coffee shops and Curio stores. \nThe Beacon is a memorable pile of stones\, to which you may add your own pebble\, celebrating your frostbite and the summit! \nMaclears Beacon – Platteklip Gorge (17- 21km\, 4kms) \nMove on\, to a truly remarkable few kms\, the cliff edge trail\, of the front face. If cloudy and windy\, don’t be alone and do concentrate. Although the trail is marked\, the rocks often present ambiguous options. If you make it to the top of Platteklip\, the site of much cursing and insults for the Organisers last year\, by the near hypothermic bikini parade (ie dress warmly\, with layers!!!)\, you are doing well. \nDown\, down you go. Huge steps\, failing sense of humor\, but the increase in oxygen levels will warm your soul. Chat to ascending tourists\, leaving positive PR for our city that depends on their dollars. \nPlatteklip Base to Finish (21- 30km\, 9km) \nAfter the big zig zags\, the trail reaches the Contour Path\, and this time it is a fairly good contour\, until shortly it isn’t. Sprinting\, and determined not to be cut off\, 50km runners may attack you from the left\, you turn RIGHT and enjoy some flat running\, sort of. \nAscend again at Saddle Path\, and you are on Devils Peak\, on your way to Oppelskop and Mowbray Ridge. Sublime trail running. If you get to Woodstock Cave\, there will be a free offer of some heavenly herbs from Cave enthusiasts B.Marley and co\, but\, you are off route. Take the Blockhouse descent easy\, no running until you have made it off the cliff safely. \nFrom the Blockhouse\, descend to Plumpudding Hill\, and it’s just a few kms to the Finish and the Start of your Celebrations. Medics are available. \n  \n#beasttrail2019
URL:https://energyevents.co.za/event/the-beast-trail-run-2019/
LOCATION:Foresters Arms\, Newlands Avenue\, Newlands\, Western Cape\, 7700\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Nature Run,Past Events,Running,The Beast,Trail Running
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180610T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260728T073033
CREATED:20170614T132322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T093657Z
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SUMMARY:The Beast Trail Run 2018
DESCRIPTION:No entries available on race day! \nThe Beast Trail Run\, 50km of tough Table Mountain trails!\nCatering for seasoned\, fit trail runners\, The Beast will offer entrants 50km of spectacular scenery within the Table Mountain National Park. This is without a doubt the toughest 50Ks in South Africa! \nThe 50km is a UTMB qualifier!\nCLICK HERE for UTMB \nRace Number Collection\nCOMPULSORY Reg: \nVenue: Forestors Arms\, 52 Newlands Ave\, Newlands\, Cape Town\, 7700\nDate: Wednesday\, 6 June from 4pm\nRace number\, T-shirt\, timing chip collection.\nRoute video\, chat to organisers and RSVP attendance to claim your free beer / wine. \nLate Reg: \nRegistration on race day will open at 06:45. \nVenue:\nStart is at the Newlands Picnic Site. CLICK HERE for map. \nFinish is at Foresters Arms (Forries). CLICK HERE for map. \nCompulsory Equipment\n1. Charged Cell Phone (add 072 924 2371 Energy Events\, Emergencies only)\n2. Waterproof jacket\, thermal base layer\, buff or beanie\n3. Food = energy bars\, sandwich\, fruit\, nuts\, chocolate\n4. Hydration – Minimum 1 litre to start race!\n5. Space Blanket\, headlamp\, whistle\n6. Map (this is best saved onto your phone\, as an image\, and as a kmz file into Google Earth\, Strava etc)\nDO NOT bring: HEADPHONES\, Dogs\, Flu or litter. \nWater Points\n\n50km – 3\n30km – 2 \nCompulsory Stops\nAt Dam wall – gear check! \nStart Time\n50km Beast: 7:45am \n30km ‘Mini’ Beast: 8:15am \nCut-Off\n30km / 50km \nCut off 1 @ Dam wall – 11h45 \n(@6.52km/h) (@5.43km/h) \nCut off 2 @ Top of PlatterKlip – 12h45 \n(@6.22Km/h) (@5.45km/h) \nCut off 3 @ Kloofnek – 14h15 \n(@4.5km/h) \nCut off 4 @ King’s Blockhouse – 15h45 \n(@4.4km/h) \nCut off @ Finish line – 17h45 \n(@5 km/h) \nAge Restriction\nThe minimum age for the The Beast Trail Run is 18 years. \nEntry Fees (non refundable)\n50km – R695\n\n30km – R495 \n\n\nThis event uses Timing Chips with LiveTime. The chip is compulsory. You will not be allowed to start the event without a chip.\nRent: R10\nPermanent: R50\nYou will find these options on your entry form.\n\nEntries will be limited. No entries will be taken on race day. \nPrizes:\n50km winners – R2000\n30km winners – R1500\nCederberg Traverse 100km entry worth R3500\nCederberg Night Marathon entry worth R2000\nSalomon Bastille Day Trail Run 50km and 35km entries worth R595 \nKing of the Mountain: \nIf you can make it first (and complete the race) up the quad burning\, lung busting climb of Nursery Ravine for Beast 30km and to Maclears Beacon for Beast 50km you receive R1000. \nRoute Map\n\n\n\nBeast 50km route \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n  \n\n\nBeast 30km route \n \n\n  \n\nRoute Description\n\n\n\nBeast 50km \nStart – Contour Path (0-9km\, 9kms) – Eat a Beast\, one bite at a time! \nKicking off at first light\, from the Newlands Forest Picnic site\, the route begins on an upward slope. Taking in the Pine plantations\, this initial section should be done conservatively\, allowing your diesel engine to warm up. Beast is not a picnic! \nUndulating through the trees\, on easy trails for 4km\, to the Old Barracks Ruins (1700)\, the first decent hill climb on Jeep Track lets you know you have arrived. Beware of descending\, yodelling mountain bikers! At the top of the hill\, you swing right onto the Hidding Loop\, superb single track that links to the Woodcutters trail -a technical gem loaded with slippery roots and rocks. \nA rapid descent through the gums as you enter Groote Schuur Estate (hence all the oak trees)\, and your second quad burner up a steep gravel track\, and then the diagonal trail to the style\, at the start of the Contour Path\, under the Blockhouse. You’ve done 9kms. Turn left! \nContour Path – Nursery Ravine (9 – 15km\, 6kms) – Run\, Forrest\, Run!  \nThe Contour path does some contouring\, but not much\, should rather be called the Rollercoaster. \nIf wet\, the board walks are treacherous\, take it easy.  It is a well walked trail\, crossing several rivers\, the water is drinkable. You will be rewarded with superb sun rise views over False Bay\, looking at the distant Boland Peaks\, which extend southwards to Pringle Bay. However\, concentrate on your foot fall\, especially at the ‘Aloes’ a scree slope crossing with multiple ankle breakers –  ‘skeef’ rocks. \nNursery Ravine to Maclear’s Beacon – the Belly of the Beast (15 – 21km\, 6kms) \nIf you have drifted off the Contour Path for tea in Kirstenbosch\, you can gaze upwards at the magnificence of this excellent climb. Like a ladder\, straight up! It is a direct 500m ascent\, under the dramatic cliffs of Castle Rocks and Nursery Buttress.  Nursery Ravine trail is in excellent shape\, with a small section of dodgy scree near the top. At the top\, Turn Left past the Cairn\, there is fresh water at the small bridge\, and then immediately Right (this is NEW)\, to head directly to Hely Hutchinson Dam\, through Nursery Valley. (Not to Overseers Cottage per previous routing.) \nAt the Dam Wall\, (a Cut Off Point) drop down to the metal ladder\, and pop up onto the wall\, to enjoy a flat\, scenic crossing  – an ‘energiser’ – of the wall. You are in the middle of Table Mountain. Continue past the Museum\, to the start of Echo Valley Trail\, at 17kms. \nEcho Valley is proof of the ‘non flatness’ of Table Mountain. It is a quiet\, seldom walked\, medium tech section. Stay on course\, as wrong trails left or right will add hours to your day. A Right turn towards Maclear’s Beacon\, sends you to the Summit\, over 1000 metres in the sky! \nEat your stash of grub\, and dress for Winter. \nMaclear’s Beacon to Corridor Ravine – All who wander are not lost! (20 -28km\, 8kms) \nSome of this event’s greatest tales emanate from this leg. Reports of Yetis\, snowstorms\, walking off cliffs. Be prepared! The route follows the front face cliff top path\, it is easy to become disorientated in cloud and wind. Run with someone else. The trail is flat\, until you reach the top of Platteklip Gorge junction\, 2nd Cut Off point. (If you are too slow\, you will join the 30km route and descend Platteklip\, continuing to the finish and a 35km outing). \nFrom Platteklip\, turn LEFT\, and you are entering the top end of Echo valley\, with zig zags and slippy boardwalks. Valley of Isolation\, Valley of Red Gods make this a soul journey to help you along. You drop onto the Twelve Apostles trail and can look South towards Grootkop (which you do not reach)\, as you pass the halfway mark of 25kms\, and soon turn RIGHT\, down Corridor Ravine. \nBig\, chunky steps\, concentrate! \nCorridor Ravine to Kloof Nek – Your long training hours now makes sense\, just believe! (28 – 34km\, 6km) \nIf there is an easiest section of the Beast\, this is it. A Cut off checkpoint awaits\, so don’t dawdle along the Pipe Track. Good time to rehydrate\, stock up on victuals\, to prepare for some intense moments ahead. \nKloof Nek to Blockhouse – You are History\, or part of it! (34 – 42km\, 8km) \nOnce you have climbed up Kloof Corner\, indeed cursing the warped humour of The Beast himself\, you arrive at trailrunning heaven. The full contour path to the Blockhouse is a dream machine. All insane single track\, with views overlooking the City\, and beyond to Robben Island. \nWave at the Cable car as you pass below\, keeping your eyes on the trail. You traverse Platteklip Gorge – natural water refill – and onwards to Saddle Path ascent. You are on Devils Peak\, from where Van Hunks smoked his pipe and created the tablecloth …….. Past Oppelskop\, enjoy the exposure of a high trail and soon pop out at the Mowbray Ridge descent\, where you will WALK down slowly. \nThe Kings Blockhouse was built in 1795\, so the British could take pot shots at any invaders. Like living inside Rubik’s Cube. \nBlockhouse to Finish – Sting in the Tail (42 – 50km\, 8km) \nHopefully the sun has not set\, and you are using your own power to descend. First\, a short loop ‘back’ along the lower contour path to reach Tafelberg Road\, Turn Right. Short section of easy tar\, and you are on the homeward straight. Gnarly downhill to Plumpudding\, turn Right and staying above Rhodes Memorial on the jeep track\, you will soon be on the 2nd of 3 horrible quad screaming hills. Follow markers to the final ‘Curve Ball’ and into the Picnic site for a Cold Beer\, Hot Chocolate and Warm Hug. \nYou did it. ….. Who is the real Beast? \nBeast 30km \nThis 30km route description should be read at a faster pace than the 50km one\, as you will be running at a greater cadence and speed than the long-haulers. However\, you should still appreciate the historical anecdotes and Safety tips\, gained mostly from a trip into the Scottish Highlands where I stumbled upon a wise sage in an illegal whisky distillery. Onwards! \nStart – Contour Path (0-6km\, 6kms) – Forests and Cavemen! \nThe forest is beautiful\, filled with indigenous yellowwoods\, but your mission on this section is to use your early morning hit of caffeine to focus and not have an Epic Fail on the lethal river crossings\, gnarly\, moss covered roots\, or slippy-slide clay traps. That said\, most runners will ignore this\, charge off like a Neanderthal at a Mammoth hunt\, and soon\, come to mild grief. After thus paying homage to the mountain\, having sacrificed your shins at boulder 56\, you will be awake enough to continue. \nNB! On the Woodcutters Trail\, you split off to the LEFT (at about 6kms mark)\, Upwards\, on the narrow Newlands trail\, to reach the contour path\, at the circular picnic bench thingy – the nocturnal meeting point of tree bark muti hunters. Turn LEFT\, onto the Contour Path. You may bump into some 50km runners\, offer encouragement\, they have done 5 more kms and 2 gruesome hills. Your turn is coming. \nContour Path – Nursery Ravine (6 – 12kms\, 6kms) – King of the Mountain \nIf you look at the elevation profile of the Contour Path from a satellite\, orbiting somewhere near Mars\, then the trail may look as if it follows a contour\, but\, no such luck\, it’s a real Red Herring name (which for the uninitiated is not some May Day fish pate’)! \nThe Aloes – an infamous scree slope\, boasting a superb Bakkies Botha klap of a climb\, a building site obstacle course of ragged boulders\, and an endless pitfall descent\, that will have you guessing if you have somehow missed Kirstenbosch and landed up in Cavendish Square. Continue past Skeleton Gorge and on to Nursery Ravine – not a baby climb. \nR1000 bux awaits the fool (male & female\, you cannot win both categories) who reaches the Cairn at the top first (and who completes the full 30km race before cut off). Nursery Ravine is a marvellous section\, you pop out above the trees\, and enjoy electric views in between gasps of breath. The burnt section near the top is from a recent fire started by rock fall\, which should help speed up your progress under the cliffs. No dithering! You just climbed 500 vertical metres\, and are on top of the Back Table – which is also not flat. \nNursery Ravine – Maclears Beacon (12 – 17km\, 5kms) – Meat & Potatoes \nAt the top of the climb\, turn LEFT\, there is fresh water in a stream\, which you cross and then take a RIGHT turn up Nursery Valley\, in the direction of the dams. (North West for the 2 folk that are using compasses). This is a recovery section\, eat\, harmonise and prepare for the next climb through Echo Valley to Maclears Beacon. After the Dam wall\, the museum and a km of easy concrete road\, turn RIGHT. This remote\, wilderness leg of the race can be a lot of fun when the weather sets in. Ideally\, run with someone else\, who knows what they are doing. This can be difficult to determine as there are many different people pretending to be trailrunners – eg triathletes\, mountain bikers\, even road runners! Bizarre\, I know. Try a simple: “Do you know what the hell you are doing?” And take it from there. \nFrom Echo Valley and a few dodgy boardwalks\, you turn RIGHT towards Maclears Beacon\, onto the Eastern Table\, away from all the hedonistic delights of the Cableway coffee shops and Curio stores. \nThe Beacon is a memorable pile of stones\, to which you may add your own pebble\, celebrating your frostbite and the summit! \nMaclears Beacon – Platteklip Gorge (17- 21km\, 4kms) \nMove on\, to a truly remarkable few kms\, the cliff edge trail\, of the front face. If cloudy and windy\, don’t be alone and do concentrate. Although the trail is marked\, the rocks often present ambiguous options. If you make it to the top of Platteklip\, the site of much cursing and insults for the Organisers last year\, by the near hypothermic bikini parade (ie dress warmly\, with layers!!!)\, you are doing well. \nDown\, down you go. Huge steps\, failing sense of humor\, but the increase in oxygen levels will warm your soul. Chat to ascending tourists\, leaving positive PR for our city that depends on their dollars. \nPlatteklip Base to Finish (21- 30km\, 9km)  \nAfter the big zig zags\, the trail reaches the Contour Path\, and this time it is a fairly good contour\, until shortly it isn’t. Sprinting\, and determined not to be cut off\, 50km runners may attack you from the left\, you turn RIGHT and enjoy some flat running\, sort of. \nAscend again at Saddle Path\, and you are on Devils Peak\, on your way to Oppelskop and Mowbray Ridge. Sublime trail running. If you get to Woodstock Cave\, there will be a free offer of some heavenly herbs from Cave enthusiasts B.Marley and co\, but\, you are off route. Take the Blockhouse descent easy\, no running until you have made it off the cliff safely. \nFrom the Blockhouse\, descend to Plumpudding Hill\, and it’s just a few kms to the Finish and the Start of your Celebrations. Medics are available. \n\n\n\n#beasttrail2018 \n\n\n\n  \nsh and the Start of your Celebrations. Medics are available.
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LOCATION:Newlands Picnic Area\, M3\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Nature Run,Past Events,Running,The Beast,Trail Running
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SUMMARY:The Beast Trail Run 2017
DESCRIPTION:The Beast Trail Run\, 50km of tough Table Mountain trails!\nENTRIES ARE SOLD OUT \nCatering for seasoned\, fit trail runners\, The Beast will offer entrants 50km of spectacular scenery within the Table Mountain National Park. This is without a doubt the toughest 50Ks in South Africa! \nThe 50km is a UTMB qualifier!\nEvaluation Criteria\nEndurance points: 3 points\nMountain level: 8\nFinisher level: 400\nCLICK HERE to register for UTMB \nSee the route HERE \nRace Number Collection\nCOMPULSORY Race Briefing\, Coffee and number collection @ 645:am at The Newlands Picnic Site\n \nVenue:\nStart and Finish is at the Newlands Picnic Site. CLICK HERE for map. \nCompulsory Equipment\n1. Charged Cell Phone (add 072 924 2371 Energy Events\, Emergencies only)\n2. Waterproof jacket\, thermal base layer\, buff or beanie\n3. Food = energy bars\, sandwich\, fruit\, nuts\, chocolate\n4. Hydration – Minimum 1 litre to start race!\n5. Space Blanket\, headlamp\, whistle\, map\n\nDO NOT bring: HEADPHONES\, Dogs\, Flu or litter. \nWater Points\nPoint 7 – Scout Mountain Huat \nPoint 14 – Kloof Nek \nPoint 17 – King’s Blockhouse \nCompulsory Stops\nTwo Compulsory stops for gear check! First at the start and secondly at the Woodhead Reservoir. \nStart Time\n50km Beast: 7:45am \n30km ‘Mini’ Beast: 8:15am \nCut-Off\nCut-off 1 @11:45 – Top of Nursery Ravine \nCut-off 2 @12:45 – Top of PlatterKlip \nCut-off 3 @15:45 – King’s Blockhouse \nAge Restriction\nThe minimum age for the The Beast Trail Run is 18 years. \nEntry Fees (non refundable)\n\n50km – R595 \n\n\n30km – R395 \nThis event uses Timing Chips with LiveTime. The chip is compulsory. You will not be allowed to start the event without a chip.\nRent: R10\nPermanent: R50\nYou will find these options on your entry form.\n\n\nEntries will be limited. No entries will be taken on race day. \nT-shirts R295 – you can add this to your entry form CLICK HERE\nFront \n \n  \nBack \n \n  \nRoute Description\n \n\n\n\nRoute Map\nThe Beast – 50 km route \n \nThe Mini Beast – 30km route \n \n#beasttrail2017 \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://energyevents.co.za/event/beast-trail-run-2017/
LOCATION:Newlands Picnic Area\, Table Mountain National Park\, Table Mountain (Nature Reserve)\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Nature Run,Running,The Beast,Trail Running
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SUMMARY:Beastly News!
DESCRIPTION:Training time is almost over\, less than 2 weeks to go\, take it easy\, do hikes\, carbo load at the pub!\n\nNew shoes?  Run them in this weekend.\n\n Essential Kit: \n1. Charged Cell Phone (add 072 924 2371 Energy Events\, Emergencies only)\n2. Waterproof jacket\, thermal base layer\, buff or beanie\n3. Food = energy bars\, sandwich\, fruit\, nuts\, chocolate\n4. Hydration – Minimum 1 litre to start race!\n5. Space Blanket\, whistle\, map\n\n Test all your race gear  over the next weekend.\nCheck out the routes\, and descriptions : ‘thar be hills!’\nNote – we are running Clockwise\, up Nursery Ravine\, down Corridor\, down Blockhouse Ridge!\n\n Nutrition – you know what your body needs\, don’t use the race to test\na new science formula powder energo booster.\n\n Water Points – the mountain water is drinkable\, if available. Definite water at:\n1) Concrete Road – next to Overseers cottage\n2) Scout Hut – at dams\n3) Top of Kasteelspoort\n4) Start of Pipetrack\, Kloof Nek\n5) Platteklip Gorge on Contour path\n6) Blockhouse\, Devils Peak\n\n Race Reg – at Start\, Sunday 22nd\, from 630am\, coffee included for runners\n\n Park – in UCT parking\, next to Old Zoo\n\n Race Start – Beast 50km 7am; ‘mini’ Beast 30km 730am\n\n Cut Offs \n1) Concrete Road (2.5hrs both races); 2) Top of Platteklip (5.5hrs\, only 50km); 3) Start of Pipetrack (8.5hrs)\n4) Finish line 5pm. If you can walk fast\, consistently\, you will make cut off\, but if you are slow\, unfit\, or not well\,\nwe may remove you from the event.\n\n Race Finish – at the Old Zoo. Claim your cold beer\, boerie roll and Race Tee shirt.\n\nSee last year’s results below;\nThe Beast 47km\nMini Beast \n\n Photos – Like us on Facebook for you FREE photos!
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CATEGORIES:Nature Run,Open for entries,Running,The Beast,Trail Running
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