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 | Event Type: | Running and Walking | | Description: | The Hermanus Hemel-en-Aarde Mountain Run is an all-terrain, all-weather, mid-Winter challenge. Absolutely terrific, and great family fun! |
Distances: | 21.1 km, 11 km and a 5 km Fun Run | | Date: | 15/07/2006 - Saturday | | Location: | Wine Village, Hemel-en-Aarde Craft Village, HERMANUS, Main Road and Sandbaai intersection. (Second traffic light from Cape Town, left) Watch out for the Old Mutual banners! | | City/Town: | Hermanus | | Region: | Western Cape | | Races: |
| 21.1 KM | | | | | 11 KM | | | | | 5 KM Fun Run | | | | Entry Methods: Entry fees: | | Pre-Entries | Late Entry | | | 21.1 KM (Individual) | R 40.00 | R 40.00 | * | | 5 KM Fun Run (Individual) | R 10.00 | R 10.00 | | | 11 KM (Individual) | R 30.00 | R 30.00 | ** | * - R15 for temp lic. // ** - R15 for temp lic. Event Options: | | Item Fee | | Temporary License | R 15.00 | Enquiries: Paul du Toit Cell: 082 820 3331
Theresa :021 848 9407 Registration opens at 06:30 with free coffee and Bio Zest.The Start / Finish is at the Wine Village in the Hemel-en-Aarde Craft Village at the entrance to Hermanus. The 21.1 km event starts at 08:30 and follows the R320 road into the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley towards Caledon. There is a steady climb between vineyards and olive trees on the Hamilton Russell Vineyards Wine Estate, up onto Rotary Drive and along the crest of the Raed-na-Gael mountains. A roller coaster up and down ascent leads runners to Hennie-se-Kop. The view is breathtaking, the track taxing. The route home takes runners along Rotary Drive, past the waterworks, around the Preekstoel, down Leg-break Pass and rejoins the R320 back to the Wine Village. The 11 km run starts at 08:45 and takes runners on the R320. 3 kms on, runners turn right into Patryskloof. The grassy climb is only the beginning of more to come. The jeeptrack leads runners through some of the most beautiful fynbos and protea bush. A right turn onto Rotary Drive and it is time to relax a bit. Here runners can enjoy the spectacular view of Walkerbay and the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Then down and around the Preekstoel, down Leg-break Pass and back home. A 5 km Fun Run starts at 09:00 and takes runners into the valley for an easy relaxing jog. Old and young will enjoy the beautiful scenery. The 5km run is push- and wheel chair friendly, but by no means easy. Bear in mind that the road is uneven and sandy in parts.
The 11 km and 5 km routes are very walker friendly and we invite all walkers of all ages to join us.
A free cup of hot soup and a roll awaits all participants at the end of the race. Age as at 16/07/2005
Juniors: 16-19 yrs; Seniors: 19+ yrs; Veterans: 40-49 yrs; Masters: 50-59 yrs; Grand Master: 60+ yrs There will be cash prize money for first, second and third places in all categories, as well as cash prizes for the best men’s and ladies team.
All finishers of the 21.1 km and 11 km runs will receive the now famous Whale Tail medal. A trophy to run for. All fun runners will get a whale key holder, a special reminder of Hermanus.
One lucky participant will receive a voucher that will entitle him/her to two night Bed & Breakfast stay at the Windsor Hotel.
More than 100 fabulous spot prizes are up for grabs to any participant. Adventurous runs through vines, olive trees, a bit on tar road, the rest is dirt road, steep road, farm road, jeep track and single track.
Comments from previous races:
“Spectacular scenery” (Sean Falconer – Runners World)
“Keep climbing, the view is worth it.”
“Murder to my body, but food for my soul.”
“Laas jaar het ek gesê, nie weer nie, die jaar sê ek weer, nie weer nie, maar volgende jaar sal jy my weer sien.”
“A race between Heaven and Earth – magnifique.”
“A mountain run as good as can be, taxing, but very rewarding.”
“Die mooiste roete om jou lyf mee te straf.” Only for Hemel-en-Aarde Mountain Runners! Stay two nights, Bed & Breakfast, at the famous Windsor Hotel and pay only R400 per person sharing. Enjoy the whales, laze around the stunning village of Hermanus, get an eagle’s view from Rotary Drive and enjoy the spectacular fynbos at the Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Visit the Wine Village for the biggest selection of South African wines and have a free tasting while browsing. Hermanus offers you great recreation and the Windsor Hotel opens your world to enjoy it. Phone Liezl on 028 312 3727 now and book your action weekend. You may also email her on
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Come and see for yourself why this run is so special |
