The Mountain and Trail Enthusiasts (MATES) are organising the ‘BCA Mates Trail Challenge’ running event in partnership with the Friends of Blaauwberg Conservation Area. The event takes place in the Blaauwberg Conservation Area (BCA) on Saturday 15 October 2011. The BCA is one of over 30 natural areas managed by the City of Cape Town.
There will be a short run (about 8 km) and a long run (about 15 km) over the two hills and through the BCA.
There are a limited number of entries available, and registration is online.
Registration confirmations will occur from 06:00 and the race will start at 07:00. The short race will start just after the long race at 07:15.
The event will be a trail run, meaning that unlike a road race, there will be no marshals along the way. A medic will be on duty at the start/finish and a sweep will run with the last people on the trail. There will only be one water point. Basic gear required includes a windbreaker and a bottle or bladder.
This is a ‘green’ event and car-pooling is strongly encouraged. Participants are also requested to refrain from littering when running.
One of the organisers, the Friends of Blaauwberg Conservation Area, is a non-profit organisation made up of volunteers protecting the BCA. The proceeds of the race will go to the BCA, which is only 25 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town and regarded as a global biodiversity hot spot. It is approximately 2 000 hectares in size and has a rich mosaic of natural, cultural and historical elements. Being so close to Cape Town also means that the area has the potential to become an open-air classroom. The race is sure to be a wonderful way to explore this beautiful area.
Article source: http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Pages/JointheBlaauwbergCAlC15October.aspx
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