Murludi Trail Run

Saturday, 28 May 2022

Murludi Farm, Tulbagh

4km, 13km & 21km

From R130

Equally famed for its hiking trails as it is for its fruit, the picturesque Murludi Farm lies at the foot of the Witzenberg Mountains and boasts diverse indigenous plant life and spectacular views of the Tulbagh Valley, Saronsberg and Winterhoek Mountains.

A short 90 minute drive from Cape Town, the Murludi Trail Run is easily accessible by runners across the Cape Peninsula, Boland and surrounds.

The 4km route takes runners along the orchards and irrigation dam, and gives participants a glimpse into the activities of this working farm. Approx. half of the short route will comprise single track, and a refreshment zone at the 2km mark will allow runners to refresh and re-energise for the final stretch.

Runners tackling the 13km route will follow the same route as the short distance up to the 2km mark, from where they will head south along farm roads before the first climb of the day. Over the next 4km, runners will gain over 400m in elevation. This is a challenging task, but participants will be rewarded with gorgeous farm, valley and mountain views. After the water point, runners will take on 3km of single track as they descend towards water point 3. If you’re lucky, you may be treated to glimpses of the otters, various raptors and guinea fowl that call this section home.

Runners on the 21km will be in for a massive treat this year!  The route will follow last years 13km through the orchards and up the single track of the famous Murludi Hiking Trail.  With the views of the Groot Winterhoek Mountains still in reach, runners will follow a unique contour path in a northerly direction up the valley for unparalleled fynbos and beauty.  These trails will only be accessible during the Murludi Trail Run.  Total elevation of the 21km will be approximately 1800m.

The Murludi Trail Run takes place on the same day as the Tulbagh Vintage & Vine Faire, so you can make it a day for the whole family!

• If you have never done a trail run before, please take into account that a trail distance is roughly equal to double the road distance, and comes with additional technical challenges.
• We regret that no dogs are allowed.

DISTANCES AND ENTRY FEES

21km: R280. Starts at 08:00; race briefing at 07:55.

13km: R200. Starts at 08:15; race briefing at 08:10.

4km: R130. Starts at 08:30; race briefing at 08:25

Online Entries close on 23 May 2022 (or earlier, should the entry limit be reached).

WHEN

Saturday, 28 May 2022

WHERE

Murludi Farm, Tulbagh (get it on Google Maps)

REGISTRATION AND NUMBER COLLECTION

28 May 2022 – Murludi Farm: 07:00 until 10 minutes before your start time.

RACE INCLUDES:                                                           

Well marked routes                                                

Water/Aid stations                                                  

Race Number                                                        

Sweepers

Basic medical support for emergencies

Finisher’s Medal

Finish line surprises

1 x Free hot drink of your choice

IMPORTANT

• Runners must be fit and healthy.
• Runners must stay on the marked trails.
• While there will be water points along the route, runners must also be self-sufficient and carry extras like energy bars, a fruit, sunblock and emergency kit.

COVID COMPLIANCE

For the safety of all participants, volunteers and crew, strict COVID rules will be in place, and aligned with the lockdown measures of the time, including (but not limited to):

• Temperature screening
• Availability of sanitizer
• Compulsory mask / buff face and nose covering
• The appropriate social distancing measures at the start/finish venue and water points.

More details will be communicated to all participants before Race Day.