Kaapsehoop Mountain Ultra 2022
Fri Sep 9, 19:00 - Sun Sep 11, 11:00
Kaapsehoop Mpumalanga
ABOUT
?FRESH Kaapsehoop Mountain Ultra on 10 September 2022
KAAPSEHOOP
Quaint, cloudy and calm – this is Kaapsehoop . Set atop a mountain pass on the Drakensberg escarpment above Nelspruit, it comes slowly into view, as if appearing out of the mists of time.
The gravel streets are lit by lantern-style lights and the town has a series of quaint shops and eateries. It has a lovely moderate climate- making it a lot cooler up there during summer whilst the Lowveld bakes.
Most appealing though is a herd of wild horses that makes the plateau its home. The village is particularly regardful of their horses (there are about 200 of them) that range at will among the houses and on the plateau beyond.
Their blue swallows are unique, as well as a series of ancient stones, known as Adam's Calendar, that suggest an ancient and mystical history of mankind.
Blue swallow are rarely seen in South Africa. Part of the escarpment is declared a blue swallow natural heritage site.
From up here there are incredible views over the Lowveld, particularly of the Barberton valley, known as De Kaap Valley. It was also known as the 'valley of death' because of the prevalence of malaria, which Kaapsehoop evaded (and continues to do so), because of its altitude.
Kaapsche Hoop, the original Dutch spelling of the town's name, came into existence as part of the 1873 gold rush. It’s very name means 'hope of the Cape'! This refers to the prospector's hopes for gold.
What a great setting to present a Fresh Trails experience of pristine trail running!!!!
1. DATE AND DISTANCES
10 September 2022 (Saturday):
105km, Elevation gain 4600m, 7 x Aid Stations (Entries close 31Aug) 2022 Cancelled
69km, Elevation gain 2300m, 6 x Aid Stations (Entries close 31Aug)
42km, Elevation gain 1400m, 4 x Aid Stations (Late Entries available on the day at extra R100)
17km 580 Elevation gain 1 x Aid Station (Late Entries available on the day at extra R50)
Province: Mpumalanga
Town: Kaapsehoop
Race Village: Kaapsehoop Race Village
Trail Description: Plantation jeep track and flowing single track; Kaapsehoop rock formations; grassland escarpment with misty mountains and plantations.
2. TIME
09 September 2022 @ Kaapsehoop Race Village @ Kaapsehoop Pear Orchard
Registration, compulsory kit checks and late entries 16h00 – 18h00
09 September 2022 @ Kaapsehoop Race Village
Compulsory Race Briefing 18h00 105km
10 September 2022 @ Kaapsehoop Race Village
Late Registration 04h30-05h30 69km Kaapsehoop (no late entries for 105km & 69km)
Late Registration & Entries 04h30 – 06h30 42km & 17km
Race Start Time:
105km 04h00 (race briefing 18h00 09 September)
69km 06h00 (race briefing 05h45)
42km 07h00 (race briefing 06h45)
17km 07h30 (Race briefing 07h15)
Prize Giving (17km & 42km) 14h00 at Race Village
Prize Giving (69km & 105km) 09h00 Sunday at Race Village
3. COSTS
105km = R1900 (Entries close 31Aug)
69km = R1250 (Entries close 31Aug)
42km = R500 (late entry R100 extra) 4 x Aid Stations
17km = R220 (late entry R50 extra) 1 x Aid Station
Race Shirt = R350
Race Cap = R350
4. INCLUDED
TRUCKER CAP or Buff 69km & 105km
FINISHER MEAL 69km & 105km
FRESH MOUNTAIN HOSPITALITY
GREAT TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
WATER POINTS ON ROUTE AND FINISH
MEDAL OR CRAFT BEER FOR FINISHERS
WELL MARKED ROUTE
MEDICAL STAFF
ABLUTION FACILITIES
FOOD AND REFRESHMENT STALLS
Compulsory Equipment
Refer to Web Page https://freshtrails.co.za/2021-kaapsehoop-mountain-ultra/