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Race date – 30 June 2019
Compulsory Race and Safety Briefing 08 :15
Race start 8:30
This inaugural trail run offers 3 routes of varying lengths and difficulty. Taking runners through the forests made famous by Daleen Mathee (the late authoress of Circles in the forest, Fiela’s child, Moerbeibos and others), runners will pass through Krisjan-se-nek (where Daleen Mathee’s ashes were scattered), the Daleen Mathee memorial and the site of the 880 year old Yellowwood tree known as the Daleen Mathee Big Tree.
The 15km and 27km routes have been chosen not only to challenge the intermediate to experienced trail runners but to provide them with an opportunity to experience the deepest secrets at the heart of the Garden Route National park. Single track and terrain to excite trail runners of all ability including an easier route for the beginner trail runner of 9km.
Water can be drunk and bottles/hydration packs filled at the various watercrossings – don’t be put off by the colour (tannin).
2019 Race fees:
9 km – R298 and if a ASA Affiliated Club member R260.00
15 km – R373 and if a ASA Affiliated Club member R335.00
27 km – R423 and if a ASA Affiliated Club Member R385.00
9 km Trail Run
This route is best suited for beginners and first time trail runners. Do not be fooled by the ‘beginners’ description though. Runners will have to deal with a challenging 2km uphill, often referred to afterwards as ‘that never ending uphill’. Once at the top of the hill you will find renewed energy knowing that all the climbing is done and the rest of your race is easy and downhill running back home. Walkers welcome on the 9km.
15 km Trail Run
This route is best suited to the intermediate and stronger trail runner wanting to gain further trail experience. The route includes single track through breath-taking Knysna forest, water crossing, a waterfall and some hills that are guaranteed to get the heart pumping.
The 15km will follow the same ‘never ending uphill’ as described in the 9km above. Once at the top of the climb the 15km route will split from the 9km. Runners will have time to recover while running about 3kms downhill before turning into the very popular “Circles in the forest” hiking trail. Runners will be treated to a waterfall at the very lowest point of this route. Caution needs to be exercised on single track and stream crossings as rocks and leaves can be very slippery. Pay attention to Marshals as sections of the route must be completed in single file. As to be expected after a long downhill runners will be faced with another long and never ending uphill. The word ‘vasbyt’ comes to mind! The 15km trail run requires the same effort as that of an average 21km road run.
The routes will be clearly marked and marshalled. Most of the route will be under a full tree canopy.
27 km Hardcore Houtkapper run
This route is best suited for the experienced trail runner, or the long distance road runner.
Along with the breath-taking beauty of the indigenous forest runners will travel through ‘Jubilee Creek’, ‘Natbos’, ‘Jubilee bush’ and sections of the ‘Outeniqua’ and ‘Circles in the forest’ hiking trail. With close to 16km of single track to make your heart sing. All that Knysna’s indigenous forest has to offer is included – giant tree ferns, river, stream, waterfall and ancient Yellowwood trees of over 800years old and more than 40m+ in height… All the streams in the area was also the source of the yellow stuff that resulted in the Mill Wood gold rush. (Some historical insight)
Caution needs to be exercised on single track and stream crossings as rocks and leaves can be very slippery. Pay attention to Marshals as sections of the route must be completed in single file.
The routes will be clearly marked and marshalled. Most of the route will be under a full tree canopy. Move at a speed that falls within your capabilities and we will all have a great day in Mother Nature.
This route is not highly technical with mostly single track and hiking trail. Caution needs to be exercised on single track and stream crossings as rocks and leaves can be very slippery. Pay attention to Marshals as sections of the route must be completed in single file.
Runners can expect challenging climbs with the highest point fairly early. The Knysna Nissan King and Queen of the mountain will be reached at the 8km mark already.
Entries: https://www.knysnamarathonclubportal.co.za/houtkapper
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