Table Mountain Beast
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About the race
Table Mountain Beast is a trail running event on Table Mountain offering three distances: 50 km, 30 km, and 16 km. Each course uses single-track and forest trails on the Table Mountain massif and features significant elevation gain, refuel stations, and technical climbs and descents.
Distances and key facts:
- 50 km : Elevation 2400 m, 3 refuel stations, entry fee R1600.
- 30 km : Elevation 1600 m, 3 refuel stations, entry fee R1200.
- 16 km : Elevation 400 m, 2 refuel stations, entry fee R650.
The 50 km route begins with trails around Newlands Forest and climbs toward the Blockhouse. The 30 km route includes forest sections and climbs via Nursery Ravine. The 16 km route starts at Suikerbossie and follows single track through proteas and fynbos, reaching Orange Kloof and indigenous forest sections.
The event enforces multiple course cut-off points and requires runners to carry compulsory kit, including a charged cell phone, waterproof jacket, at least 1 litre hydration to start, food, a space blanket, headlamp, whistle, GPS device or AllTrails app, and a reusable cup. The event follows green practices: no water sachets and no paper cups; participants should bring their own cup. Race-day parking is restricted at the Foresters Arms; parking at Newlands Forest with a short walk is advised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
