Entries open for Two Oceans Trail Run
Runners lace up for this year's exciting trail run race.
TRAIL runners can look forward to the 2017 Old Mutual Two Oceans Trail Run as entry into the race opened at 10am (12km) and 11am (24km) last Thursday.
Runners can choose between the 12km route – a perfect race for trail novices – and the 24km run that caters for fit and experienced trail runners.
It will be the eighth year that this popular event is held as part of the Easter weekend line-up, and if last year’s entry rate is anything to go by, entries for both distances will sell out within minutes.
“The entry opening times for the short and long route are an hour apart to ensure that both sets of runners have the best entry experience,” said Carol Vosloo, general manager of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC.
The entry limit is 1 000 participants in total.
The entry fee for the 12km is R685 and R840 for the 24km, which includes a limited-edition technical t-shirt from Adidas, as well as the R100 SANParks levy. Runners who do not already own a RaceTec timing chip will be required to purchase one for R120 upon entering.
Both runs start at the University of Cape Town (UCT), from where athletes will access the lower slopes of Devil’s Peak and the nearby forests of the Table Mountain National Park.
The routes comprise of varied terrain with steep ascents and descents, and offer a challenge to both beginner and seasoned runners. In return, participants are richly rewarded with spectacular scenery and amazing views of the Cape Peninsula.
Visit https://admin.twooceansmarathon.org.za/identify.aspx from 9am on 30 November 2016 to update your profile and “create” an entry. (Note that this does not guarantee your entry.
