Sunday 08 November 2009

Course Description

When, where, how far & where to?

The 5km

When? 10:30am
Where? Boundary Road, Newlands
The walk starts in Newlands and makes its way down the Main Road to the Finish carnival area of St. Georges Grammar School
Profile: Flat

CUT-OFF TIME:12h30 @ Finish line St George's Grammar School

The 10Km

When? 08:00am
Where? Grand Parade, Cape Town City
The 10km route makes its way through the Cape Town City and the Company Gardens. Walkers can enjoy a scenic walk of attractions that Cape Town has to offer. The route passes Parliament into Roeland, towards Keizergracht into the Main rd and to the finish.
Profile: Flat

CUT-OFF TIME:12h00 @ St George's Grammar School

The 11km

When? 07h39
Where? NY149 Sports Fields, Gugulethhu
The 15km route starts at Bonga Primary School, makes its way into Ny1 Road takes a left into Klipfontein Road. The route continues straight down Klipfontein Road into the finish area.
Profile: Flat

CUT-OFF TIME:16h30 @ St George's Grammar School

The 12km

TBC...

The 13Km


When? 07:30am
Where? Cnr Main Rd and Ladies Mile, Retreat
The 13km route starts in Retreat and makes its way north up the Main Road towards Mowbray, then takes a right turn and makes its way onto the N2 before turning left onto Liesbeek Parkway and to the finish area.
Profile: flat

CUT-OFF TIME:12h30 @ St George's Grammar School



The 20km

When? 08:00am
Where? cnr Spaanschemat Road and Firgrove Way, Contantia
The 20km route starts at the corner of Spaanschemat River Road and Firgrove Way, straight down Firgrove Way and makes a right into Ladies Mile Road then left into Main Road and goes North towards Mowbray , then takes a right turn and makes its way onto the N2 before turning left onto Liesbeek Parkway and to the finish area.
Profile: Flat

CUT-OFF TIME: 16h30 @ St George's Grammar School

The 25km

WHEN? 8:30am
WHERE? Fish Hoek Beach
A newly introduced route that has proved to be very popular. The course starts in Fish Hoek and follows a picturesque seafront trail to Rhodes High School via Main Road, Lower Main and Station Road. The 25km distance also forms part of the timed routes, so you can pace yourself or test your skills against friends. Other timed routes include the 30km, 50km and 80km.
PROFILE: Undulating with an uphill final sector


CUT-OFF TIME: 13h00 @ Muizenberg, 16h00 @ 16h30 @ St George's Grammar School

The 30km

WHEN? 9:00am
WHERE? Long beach, Simon’s Town
If you want the spray of the ocean on your face and the smell of the sea in the air then you need to look no further than the 30km route, which sets off from Long Beach Simon’s Town. The course moves through Glencairn, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay, Muisenberg and Kirstenhof, meeting up with the 15km route along Main Road to also finish at Rhodes High School.
PROFILE: Undulating with an uphill final sector


CUT-OFF TIME:13h00 @ Muizenberg, 16h30 @ St George's Grammar School

The 50km

WHEN? 6:15am
WHERE? Fish Hoek Beach
This route is for serious walkers only. It winds its way from Fish Hoek Beach opposite the resturant, along the Main Road past Glencairn Heights down the Peninsula through Simon’s Town where it turns around on Main Road near to Millers Point, to back track all the way to the finish at Rhodes High School again on the Main Road.
PROFILE: Undulating with a tough mid sector


CUT-OFF TIME:13h00 @ Muizenberg, 16h30 @ St George's Grammar School

The 80km

WHEN? 3:45am
WHERE? Rhodes High School, Mowbray
The 80km is recommended for dedicated and trained walkers only and sets off with the sparrows. This grueling route winds its way down the Peninsula past Simon’s Town to a turnaround point near Millers Point, then makes its way back to the Rhodes High School for a much-deserved finish.
PROFILE: Undulating with tough mid sector


CUT-OFF TIME:13h00 @ Muizenberg, 16h30 @ St George's Grammar School

DON’T FORGET

All the routes have regular refreshment stations offering ice-cold Coca Cola, Powerade and water to help keep your stamina up. Medi-Clinic will provide First Aid along the route.