MOUNTAIN bikers and trail runners are excited to learn that the Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival will take place on October 9 and 10, with a strict cap on the number of participants to ensure the event is run safely and in full compliance with Covid-19 regulations.
In 2020, the event paved the way for the safe enjoyment of mountain biking and trail running during the early days of the pandemic by hosting a successful three week-long festival on its popular network of trails.
This year, the event will be staged over two days and staggered to limit the number of athletes allowed at the Karkloof Club race site. The events include the 45km MTB route, a 20km MTB route, an 18km MTB route and 9km trail run.
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“The beauty about riding and running the trails of the Karkloof Valley is that it ranks as one of the safest activities to get involved in as we navigate our way through this pandemic,” said the club’s committee head, Andrew Nicholson. “While riders and runners use our network of trails year-round, the Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival is the jewel in the crown and, for many athletes, it is the high point of their sporting year.”
The elite riders and runners will once again be hosted in a special staging of the 45km MTB race and the 18km trail run on Sunday, October 10 to decide the names that will carry the 2021 titles.
The Karkloof Club manages the extensive network of trails through the Karkloof valley has continued to develop new trails and combinations of popular trail segments. It is led by Hylton Turvey and the club’s trail building team.
It will be the 29th anniversary of the trailblazing MTB event. The trail running element was added in 2016. To enter, visit https://roag.org/events/event-info/3677/sappi-karkloof-classic
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