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Route Description
Get ready for a route that serves up a little bit of everything!
The adventure kicks off with a gentle 5km cruise along a dirt road before you dive into the first section of single track, winding alongside the channel that feeds the reservoir. A sharp right turn launches you into the legendary "Lovers Lane". Enjoy the scenery, but keep moving—at the end you'll cross the reservoir wall and arrive at your first water point at the 7km mark.
Refuel, rehydrate, and enjoy a short downhill before meeting your first real challenge of the day. The climb opens the door to the next 9km of mixed terrain bliss: flowing single track, open dirt roads, a brief tarmac interlude, and more single track leading to the highlight of the route—the AWESOME Koornlands River crossing. Expect smiles, splashes, and possibly a few photos!
Just after the crossing you'll find the second water point at 15km. Make sure to top up your fluids, because the NICEST climb of the day is waiting around the corner. It's a straight-up tarmac grind to the cellphone tower—steady legs and a strong mindset will get you to the top.
A quick right turn signals the start of the final 4.5km. This closing section throws everything at you one last time: single track, dirt road, tarmac, and grassy stretches all blended into one fun-filled finish. Keep a little something in reserve, because the route ends with a fast, flat sprint into the Swellendam Show Ground.
Smile for the finish line—you've earned it! 🚀🏃♂️🏃♀️
Route Description
The fun starts almost immediately with a gentle 500m climb on a dirt track to get the legs warmed up. Then it's straight into the first single-track section, which kicks off with a slippery surprise—just to make sure you're awake! Hopefully you've cleared this section before the 20km athletes come charging through.
From there, enjoy a winding rollercoaster of twists, turns, ups, and downs as the trail snakes its way through the landscape. The single track eventually opens up onto a faster dirt road section, followed by a short stretch of tarmac before you dive back onto the trails for round two.
At around 6km you'll reach the famous Koornlands River crossing—don't worry, it's only a few steps through the water, but keep your eyes open and your footing steady. A little splash is all part of the adventure!
Just after the crossing, you'll arrive at the first and final water point. Fill those bottles and take a moment to catch your breath, because the "nicest" climb of the day is waiting for you. It's a straight-up tarmac ascent to the cellphone tower—a test of determination, patience, and your ability to ignore your legs asking awkward questions.
Once you've conquered the climb, a quick right turn launches you into the final 4.5km. This last section is a greatest-hits collection of the day's terrain: flowing single track, dirt roads, tarmac, and grassy stretches all mixed together to keep things interesting.
Save a little fuel for the grand finale—a fast, flat sprint into the Swellendam Show Ground. Cross the finish line with a smile, high-five your fellow runners, and enjoy the well-deserved bragging rights. You've earned them! 🎉🏃♂️🏃♀️💨