Kopbeenskloof

21, 30 or 36,5 km Night Trail Run

Date: Saturday, 21 September 2013 Venue: Kopbeenskloof, Registration: 15:00 to 17:30 on the farm Race briefing: 18:00 Start time: 20:00 (all distances)

Routes: Three trail routes to choose from (start & finish at homestead) — 21, 30 or 36,5 km distances over a circular short route, additional circular route (± figure 8 combined) and challenging climb at the furthest point.  First 21 km easy going on undulating gravel road, for fast runners.

 Thereafter difficult for 30 km runners on 4x4 jeep tracks, but rewarding.

 Extreme challenge in KLOOF added for the 36,5 km runners (aka mountain goats).

• Underfoot, loose sandstone in latter part of the route. • Officials will be on the route for assistance, sweep vehicle at the back.

Cost: R260 (inclusive of R10 in support of WWF ’s rhino conservation work)

Fee also includes:  Goodie bag with event T – Shirt. Kopbeenskloof Night Run —  Water & Coke (alternate) points, helping WWF keep Africa’s Muskadel hotspot. iconic rhino alive.

 A Coke or a beer at the finish.  Breakfast (Sunday morning).

What you need on route: General Information: . Headlamp (or at • VERY COLD — Karoo winter temperatures (night-time) very least a hand-held possible. torch). • HOT Showers available after the race. . Beanie/buff. • Overnight facilities (on farm or nearby). . Warm running • Occasional snowfalls in winter. clothes. . Own Orientation: water/backpack of Make an enjoyable weekend of the event!! 2l is sufficient. It is the highest inhabited farm in the . Elevation above sea level is ± 200 m higher than that of Table

Mountain (1 085m).

Duration: Food stalls: From: 12:00 – 02:00. • 2 to 7 hours Refreshments will be on sale to runners and their Prize-giving: Before Sunday breakfast. families/friends during the day! How to get there:

N1 from : Travel north through from the north: Travel 22km past Worcester and and up the Hex , turn left on the R318 towards River pass towards Touws River, (± 99km Montagu. from the Huguenot Tunnel toll gate) turn right on the R318 towards Montagu.

R318 from the N1: Travel 26km, turn left on the Nougaspoort gravel road and 6km further turn right at the Kopbeenskloof gate.

R318 from Montagu: Travel 54km through Keisie and Koo, turn right on the Nougaspoort gravel road and 6km further turn right at the Kopbeenskloof gate.

Distances: Visit www.kopbeenskloof.co.za for De Doorns = 60 km more details and map with GPS co- Montagu = 65 km Touws River = 60 km ordinates.

View a picture gallery of the 2012 Trail Run.

Contact information: Wouter Stemmet [email protected] or [email protected] PO Box 28 Tel: 023-614-1993 Touwsrivier Cell: 082-829-6308 6880

VERY IMPORTANT!! Please call and book your accommodation in advance: Wouter Stemmet Farm : 023-614-1993 Cell : 082 829-6308 (Alternative : 082-889-7031)

Wooden chalets accommodate a maximum of 12 persons @ R500 per chalet for group or club bookings (preferred). Single bookings @ R60 pppn. Bring your own bedding or sleeping bags.

Alternative accommodation: Hexvallei Tourism Bureau 023-356-2041 www.hexrivervalley.co.za Arbeid Adelt : De Doorns 023-356-2204 De Vlei Country Inn : De Doorns 023-356-3281 Loganda Lodge : Touws River 023-358-1130 www.logandalodge.com Avalon Springs : Montagu 023-614-1150 www.avalonsprings.co.za

Entries open on 10 June and close on 30 August 2013. Late entries will be accepted (same fee, but without T-Shirt). Everyone welcome — share this with your running mates!

Completed and signed entry forms to be faxed (just remember to include your deposit slip/proof of payment): 086-545-9008.

Use as reference TRAIL RUN + YOUR NAME for bank deposits/electronic payments.

Happy Running !!

Wouter Stemmet.

Entry Form KOPBEENSKLOOF Night Trail Run 2013

21 km route 30 km route 36,5 km route

Name : ______Surname : ______

Address : ______

______Postal code : ______

Contact numbers :

Work : ______Home : ______

Cell : ______Fax : ______

E-mail address : ______

Running Club : ______Prov : ______(If applicable)

Gender : Male Female

Medical Aid : ______Number : ______

Date of Birth : ______Age on race day : ______

T–Shirt size :

X Small Small Medium Large X Large XX Large XXX Large

Previous years participated : 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Amount due : ______Banking details: ABSA Account no: 1750146739 Branch code: 632005 Account name: W Stemmet Indemnity : I am in good health, physically fit and have sufficient trained to participate in this endurance event. I agree to comply with the rules and conditions for the event. I hereby release and discharge the owner and organisers from any loss or damage, injury or death arising from my participation in the event.

______Participant Date Fax to : 086-545-9008 (alternatively e-mail to [email protected])