Kopbeenskloof
21, 30 or 36,5 km Night Trail Run
Date: Saturday, 21 September 2013 Venue: Kopbeenskloof, Karoo 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 South Africa’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 Western Cape. 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 Cape Town: Travel north through N1 from the north: Travel 22km past Worcester and De Doorns and up the Hex Touws River, 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 : ______
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E-mail address : ______
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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])