I always get excited when i take the offramp from the n1 and head onto main street. The trail run will take place on tuesday, 24th january 2017. Apache spur in cape town city centre western cape spur. Ultratrail cape town utct races utct presents four trail races of 100km, 65km, 35km and 21km that traverse the mountains of the beautiful cape peninsula. Whether a novice trail runner, or an experienced campaigner at the top of your game, the trail series is your ticket to trail running adventure and rejuvenating. Timetorun south africa south africa running information. Events wildrun africa mountain challenge series trail series more events event management. As i mentioned in this post, ive been invited to do some guest posting at endurohub here is a copy of my race report for the tygerberg nature reserve event on the spur winter trail series. Theres nothing quite like breathing fresh air into your lungs, with the sound of gravel crunching underfoot. The spur cape winter trail series 4 of 4 south africa.
This is your opportunity to finally get up and do some running. The woodcutters trail in newlands forest is one of the prettiest, beginner friendly trails in the cape town area. Cape summer trail series 3 of 4 meerendal wine estate is a night run, trail run event in cape town south africa. Cape town is one of those unique cities where you cannot divorce the natural landscape from the urban environment, he explains. To have your event listed on this page, or to appear as a.
Spur trail series race 02 tygerberg nature reserve leave. From ride for nature, the interest grew to run for nature in events such as the sanlam cape town marathon, old mutual two oceans marathon as well as the wildrunner trail run series. Book tickets for cape winter trail series 2019 quicket. Running races is a runners online portal for all running event information. Chain gang events organise mtb and trail running events in the southern and western cape, south africa. Falke trail runs presented by sportsmans warehouse. Aug 06, 2015 spur trail series race 02 tygerberg nature reserve.
Each spur trail series consists of four long and short races, complete the full series by running at least three short courses challenge or three long courses championship to receive a medal or simply run one or two races and join the fun. Cape town has always had a soft spot for good food, and here at spur we offer only the finest in mouthwatering steaks, tender racks of ribs and a wide variety of saucy burgers. It offers both a short course and long course covering 5. The cape s original trail running short course racing series since 2008. The trail series kicked off the short course trail running racing scene in. Entries officially opened this month for the ninth spur cape summer trail series, held annually during january and february. Cape summer trail series 3 of 4 meerendal wine estate on. The spur gauteng winter trail series 2015 kicked off last sunday at bsorah with almost 1200 runners braving the winter chill. Events entry ninja the best outdoor, fitness and sporting. Run your city series boasts three 2020 label races. Users can discover all relevant details for upcoming events, save them to your profile or calendar and submit events of your own. The once in a year opportunity to run the tracks, trails, hills and mountains of the magnificent paul cluver estate.
Be sure to read our 10 top hiking routes and our 10 top cycling routes in cape town and surrounds. Wildrunner is a premier trail running events organiser based in cape town, south africa. The host city cape town is a worldclass destination that features highly on any must visit list. Whether a novice trail runner, or an experienced campaigner at the top of your game, the trail series super league is your ticket to trail running.
Paul cluver elgin estate takes place on 19 july 2020. Run 3 of the 4 longshort courses to automativally compete in the championshipchallenge and receive a medal. There is also information on running related businesses and services that support the industry. South africa south africa western cape cape overberg the spur cape winter trail series 4 of 4 the spur cape winter trail series 4 of 4 posted in. Comments off on a busy october lies ahead for trail running.
Wildrunner is able to organise your trail running event professionally and seamlessly. The 2015 edition of the popular spur gauteng winter trail series kicked off with a record number of entrants as almost 1200 people crossed the finish line at bsorah tented camp this sunday. Spur near me find your closest family restaurant spur. Pe spur winter trail series nelson mandela bay port. Jul 24, 2016 the spur trail series is already an annual highlight amongst trail runners in other parts of south africa and is one of the most popular trail running events and the only national trail running series in the country. Engage in functional movement to reach your fitness goals with functional performance lab. Spur cape winter trail series race 03 taal monument. The spur trail series is a lifestyle choice a step away from clock watching in huge crowds on tedious roads. The spur trail series is one of the most popular trail running events on the south african trail running calendar. Examples of typical single track would be a hiking trail, mountain bike trail, game trail, livestock trail. Get the next few months of trail running events in every issue of trail, including international events. African trail running events management specialist since 2007.
Due to the event being a standalone race it is most. Race results for this event do not form part of the spur cape summer series. Whether a novice trail runner, or an experienced campaigner at the top of. Three of the capes most well know epic mountain races. Welcome to the heart of short course trail running in the sa since 2008. These runs allow you to rise above the cape town city urban skyline and into the surrounding mountains that form part of the table mountain national park. This past saturday saw the 4th kleinmond in ideal running conditions. A night ride or run for everyone at hero night series in paarl. Cape town the seventh spur cape summer trail series started with a bang as almost 800 runners descended on the tygerberg nature reserve on january 15 to take part in the first of four races. With events like the spur trail series, wildrun and mountain challen. Merrell whale of trail in partnership with cape nature. The spur cape summer trail series 2 of 4 in the kirstenbosch botanical garden is the second instalment of this four part series returns. With both a well marked long and short course route at each event, there is something for everyone. Singletrack describing a trail that is narrow and typically only wide enough for one runner to run on at a time and in single file.
The fnb run your city series has achieved an incredible feat with its three iconic road races in three major cities receiving world athletics labelstatuses in 2020. Sanlam cape town marathon peace trail run wildrunner. The whole trail runs along the base of the forest which means no big hills to climb. Three of the cape s most well know epic mountain races. The trail series kicked off the short course trail running racing scene in south africa in january.
A couple of kilometres later, we were parking at the entrance to the taal monument and the start of race 03 in the winter trail series. The 2017 spur summer trail series run wild and free this summer with this topnotch trail series. The spur trail series is a great place both for novices to be introduced to the sport of trail running and for experienced. Step into dynamic running on fun trails in wild and exciting places.
Issue 34 of trail magazine januaryfebruarymarch 2020 features 98 trail running events in south africa and internationally. Ride the citys original mountain biking trail at origin of trails. Enjoy this exclusive, once a year, trail running access to the magnificent paul cluver estate complete with three brand new routes in 2020. The whole path passes under dense indigenous and crosses numerous streams. Driving you wild since 2007, the wildrunner heartbeat is running on trails. Spur cape summer trail series 2017 2 of 4 catch me if you can. Spur trail series kogelberg xl run trail trail running. Apr 03, 2014 the spur trail series is your ticket to trail running adventure and rejuvenating running. Entry ninja offers online access to enter and participate in various outdoor, fitness and sporting events such as running, cycling, hiking, mountain biking, marathons, obstacle courses, multisport, swimming, trail walking, motorsport racing and so much more.
The sanlam cape town 22km and 12km peace trail runs form part of the sanlam cape town marathon event. Race 1 start your morning and the series with a run through the lebanon forestry mountain bike trails. This was held at the kogelberg biosphere reserve in kleinmond. Aug, 2017 the fourth and final race in the spur cape winter trail series by wildrunner. Kirstenbosch gardens joins the spur trail series venue line. The hottest trail runs to conquer in sa in 2017 traveller24. The cape summer series consists of 4 races and kicked off on wednesday 14 january 2015 at the tygerberg nature reserve. The spur trail series is south africas original and only national short course trail running series that attracts young and old to the exciting sport of trail running. The final of four races in this popular short course trail running series. Find a spur, monitor your rewards and do a whole lot more on your smartphone. The mastermind of the ultratrail cape town is summit events founder and ultratrail runner nic bornman, who, while living in hong kong, and witnessed the massive growth in the citys ultratrail running scene. Aah, trailrunning the best way to clean out your arteries, while feeding your soul which is why we thought wed remind you about this years cape summer trail series. Taking runners on some wonderfully diverse routes through fynbos and forests, orchards and a botanical.
Come down to apache spur family restaurant in cape town and experience our great food and fantastic service firsthand. Drink in the beautiful views from this singletrack trail while running through a mix of pine trees, fynbos and orchards. With a well marked long and short course route at each event, there is something for everyone from kids as young as six years. Whether a novice trail runner, or an experienced campaigner at the top of your game, the spur trail series is your ticket to trail running adventure and rejuvenating running. This epic 32 km spur trail series silvermine mountain xl on the th february 2016 offers runners and hiker an exclusive opportunity to traverse through the silvermine nature reserve. Cape summer trail series 2018 the inside guide cape town. With a well marked long and short course route at each event, there is something for everyone from kids as young as six years to the grand masters. Swim for nature followed, with the bridge house mile in the western cape and midmar mile in kwazulunatal.