Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 10th MAY 2025 - CONSTANTIA GREENBELTS AND CECILIA FOREST

Hi Trailers.

 

Sadly, we have had to move our run this week away from the intended Silvermine East route because of the recent fires.  So, this week will be a nice beginner-friendly / recovery type route from the Constantia Sports Complex (i.e the sports complex where the Constantia Virgin Active, Constantia Bowls and Totalsports VOB Running Club, Constantia Tennis Club, Claremont Cricket Club and False Bay Rugby Club are).

 

Route details

 

We will start from just inside the Constantia Sports Ground under the trees on the left just after the entrance gates.  From there we will run down the road to the start of the Alphen Trail and run up to the field at Le Seuer Ave where the Park Run will be getting ready.  Don't get lost amongst them.  We will go left into Le Seuer, left into Brommersvlei Road and first right into Rathfelder.  We run up the grass as far as the beautiful Bel Ombre park.  A loop around the park and then we take Avenue Beauvais and link up with the Diep River Trail. Up the Diep River Trail to Southern Cross Drive and cross Rhodes Avenue into Cecilia Forest. We will do a loop in Cecilia Forest and arrive in the Cecilia car park. From there we cross Rhodes Avenue again and do loop in the section of Kirstenbosch below the Rhodes before heading down the Klaasenbosch Trail to the Alphen Trail and back to the cars.

 

There should be three or four groups, depending on turnout and group leader availability on the day. But each group runs as a pack with regular regrouping and photos.

 

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the Constantia Sports Grounds at 07:00 "sign-in" briefing to start running 07:15 (dawn is 07h01 and sunrise is at 07h28).

 

Terrain and Distance

A mix of tar, jeep track and single track.

Distance: +- 12kms/15kms but only abut 250m of elevation.

The basic route is: https://strava.app.link/nKLXHK3r7Sb but the longer faster group may add on a little more in Cecilia Forest.

 

Walking group will be confirmed in Friday's mail.

 

*Please note adjustments to the route may be made whilst running depending on the group and weather conditions. Remember to check Friday's email just in case there are changes.

 

What to bring  

Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket - weather dependent, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

Currently, a chilly day is forecast, with rain.  So maybe start getting that rain jacket out, just in case.

 

Important: Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 

 

PS  Sorry no dogs allowed on VOB runs

 

Have a great week!

 

Tim Bellairs

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 3RD MAY 2025 - CECILIA RIDGE LOOP

Hi Trailers.

 

This week's run will offer us a good climb in some cooler weather.

 

Route details

 

Starting from the Cecilia Forest car park, we'll warm up running through the cork forest parallel to the road towards Constantia Nek until we meet the boom just above Southern Cross drive, where we'll turn right and loop back on ourselves keeping left at the fork and sticking to the jeep track running above the SANParks compound until the "big tree" intersection. Here we'll ascend the steep trail to Cecilia Waterfall.

 

A little further along the trail from the waterfall, we'll start climbing up Cecilia Ridge until we pop out on the concrete path with the Overseer's Cottage to our right where we'll enjoy the views and the breathlessness.  From here we can opt for an extension to loop around the dams or head straight back down on the Constantia Nek jeep track.

 

Since we all agree that jeep tracks are rather boring, we'll leave the degraded road/gravel at "look-out bend" (see map) and follow the single track zig zagging down through the trees, emerging at the jeep track at the first Rooikat trailhead.  Continuing down the single track through the trees, we'll rejoin the jeep track that will take us down to our cars. 

 

This is a social pack run led by committee with plenty of opportunities for photographs, and it's important that we look out for each other!

 

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the Cecilia Forest car park at 07:00 sign-in to start running 07:15 (sunrise is at 07:21)

Please remember to support the car guard.

 

Terrain and Distance

A mix of jeep track, single track and light scramble

Distance: +- 10kms/14kms

 

Walking group will be confirmed in Friday's mail.

 

*Please note adjustments to the route may be made whilst running depending on the group and weather conditions. Remember to check Friday's email just in case there are changes.

 

What to bring  

Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket - weather dependent, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

 

Important: Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 

 

PS  Sorry no dogs allowed on VOB runs

 

Have a great week!

Lorraine Nevin

0725750914

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Fwd: TMT run | Saturday 26 April | Silvermine West

Hey TMTrailers, 

See route details for this Saturday's run below. The run is ON.

SATURDAY 26 APRIL 2025

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS (TOTALSPORTS VOB MEDIUM DISTANCE TRAIL GROUP)

Weather:  Max 32 (but only hot after 10am)

Our route this Saturday is in Silvermine West. There is an entrance fee of R42 so remember your wildcard, green card or cash plus ID.

Route
From the dam parking, we head up onto Steenberg ridge.  Thereafter we make our way to the fire lookout, and potentially an out and back to Elephant's eye cave. We then make our way back to the jeep track and head out to the Blackburn Ravine lookout overlooking Hout Bay. Weather permitting, we will take the Panoramic /Skyline route until we join the jeep track again.  There is an option to do the Amphitheatre/Crassula path instead.  From the jeep track we take a nice single track to join the Old Wagon Road and head towards the gate parking, finishing off going up the River Walk and back to the cars at the dam. 

There are a couple of short cut options for the RELAXED group.

The Walking Group: TBC.

GPX - SilverMine West Route

Rendezvous and start time

The Gate opens at 7am. Please try and arrive early as there will be a queue. We will plan to start running at 7h20am. There is no reception so we won't know if you're running late

Terrain & Distance

A mixture of degraded jeep and single track. Distance estimated at around 13km with shorter and longer options available.

What to bring 

Appropriate clothes for possible rain, misty, windy weather, whistle, a space blanket and your ICE information

Please check the weather before you set off from home and pack the appropriate gear, water and food.

Please note that TMT unfortunately does not allow dogs on its runs.

• Please carry emergency contact numbers in your bag or on your wrist/shoe
• If you are not well, please stay at home
• You may want to bring a costume / towel to cool off in the dam afterwards (might be a bit chilly though!)

Lindsay Langenhoven

074 127 9587

Totalsports VOB's Medium Distance Trail Group
Blog: http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/ <http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/>

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes place over Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

 By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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Mobile phone: +27 74 127 9587

LinkedIn: Lindsay Langenhoven

 

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Fw: TMT run | Saturday 26 April | Silvermine West

Hey TMTrailers, 

See route details for next Saturday below.

-SATURDAY 26 APRIL 2025

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS (TOTALSPORTS VOB MEDIUM DISTANCE TRAIL GROUP)

Weather:  A moderate ± 21 degrees and cloudy. 

Our route this Saturday is in Silvermine West. There is an entrance fee of R42 so remember your wildcard, green card or cash plus ID.

Route
From the dam parking, we head up onto Steenberg ridge.  Thereafter we make our way to the fire lookout, and potentially an out and back to Elephant's eye cave. We then make our way back to the jeep track and head out to the Blackburn Ravine lookout overlooking Hout Bay. Weather permitting, we will take the Panoramic /Skyline route until we join the jeep track again.  There is an option to do the Amphitheatre/Crassula path instead.  From the jeep track we take a nice single track to join the Old Wagon Road and head towards the gate parking, finishing off going up the River Walk and back to the cars at the dam. 

There are a couple of short cut options for the RELAXED group.

The Walking Group: TBC.

GPX - SilverMine West Route

Rendezvous and start time

The Gate opens at 7am. Please try and arrive early as there will be a queue. We will plan to start running at 7h20am. There is no reception so we won't know if you're running late

Terrain & Distance

A mixture of degraded jeep and single track. Distance estimated at around 13km with shorter and longer options available.

What to bring 

Appropriate clothes for possible rain, misty, windy weather, whistle, a space blanket and your ICE information

Please check the weather before you set off from home and pack the appropriate gear, water and food.

Please note that TMT unfortunately does not allow dogs on its runs.

• Please carry emergency contact numbers in your bag or on your wrist/shoe
• If you are not well, please stay at home
• You may want to bring a costume / towel to cool off in the dam afterwards (might be a bit chilly though!)

Lindsay Langenhoven

074 127 9587

Totalsports VOB's Medium Distance Trail Group
Blog: http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/ <http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/>

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes place over Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

 By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 12th April 2025 - Constantia Nek, Rooikat, Cecilia Loop.

Hi Trailers,

 

This week we start from Constantia Nek, doing a loop past Cecilia waterfall, Rooikatkloof, Skeleton Gorge, Kirstenbosch Dam and back to Constantia Nek Parking. A nice runnable route of ±12km with 740m ascent.

  

Route details 

Starting from the Constantia Nek parking we take the first left up the single track which brings us up to the jeep track, keeping right on the jeep track we head up the concrete road for a bit before turning right again taking us to the single track which leads us past Cecilia Waterfall, up Rooikat and down to the contour path. Turning left we follow the contour path past Skeleton Gorge to the Y junction which leads up the stairs, here we will head down into Kirstenbosch making our way back past the Kirstenbosch Dam through Cecilia Forest and back to Constantia Nek parking.  

 

 All in all, it should be around 12km and about 2 to 2.5 hours for the relaxed group as we stop to admire the views and waterfalls. There are many options for a shorter or longer run.

 

 

The walking group will be confirmed on Friday. 

 

Rendezvous and Start Time 

Constantia Nek Parking (opposite La Parada Restaurant) at 06:45am ready to start running at 7:00 am. 

The parking can fill up quickly, so I recommend arriving a bit earlier. 

 

Terrain and distance

Mostly single-track and not very technical. ±12km, with 740m ascent.

Groups
This is a pack run with regular regroups, we will split into speed groups with leaders and sweeps in the morning. 

Dogs
Please note that K-Way VOB club rules do not permit dogs on our runs.

What to bring
Water, whistle, warm/windproof top depending on weather, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, or card in your backpack.

Important: 

Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.   
Leaders of each group will ensure that no one is left behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure that no one is left on their own. 

 

 Raasay Waters

Cell: 079 814 5650

Regards

Raasay  Waters

Sports Therapist, BSc(Hons)

www.exercise-therapy.co.za

079 814 5650

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 12th April 2025 - Constantia Nek, Rooikat, Cecilia Loop.

Hi Trailers,

 

This week we start from Constantia Nek, doing a loop past Cecilia waterfall, Rooikatkloof, Skeleton Gorge, Kirstenbosch Dam and back to Constantia Nek Parking. A nice runnable route of ±12km with 740m ascent.

  

Route details 

Starting from the Constantia Nek parking we take the first left up the single track which brings us up to the jeep track, keeping right on the jeep track we head up the concrete road for a bit before turning right again taking us to the single track which leads us past Cecilia Waterfall, up Rooikat and down to the contour path. Turning left we follow the contour path past Skeleton Gorge to the Y junction which leads up the stairs, here we will head down into Kirstenbosch making our way back past the Kirstenbosch Dam through Cecilia Forest and back to Constantia Nek parking.  

 

 All in all, it should be around 12km and about 2 to 2.5 hours for the relaxed group as we stop to admire the views and waterfalls. There are many options for a shorter or longer run.

 

 

The walking group will be confirmed on Friday. 

 

Rendezvous and Start Time 

Constantia Nek Parking (opposite La Parada Restaurant) at 06:45am ready to start running at 7:00 am. 

The parking can fill up quickly, so I recommend arriving a bit earlier. 

 

Terrain and distance

Mostly single-track and not very technical. ±12km, with 740m ascent.

Groups
This is a pack run with regular regroups, we will split into speed groups with leaders and sweeps in the morning. 

Dogs
Please note that K-Way VOB club rules do not permit dogs on our runs.

What to bring
Water, whistle, warm/windproof top depending on weather, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, or card in your backpack.

Important: 

Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.   
Leaders of each group will ensure that no one is left behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure that no one is left on their own. 

 

 Raasay Waters

Cell: 079 814 5650

 

Regards

Raasay  Waters

Sports Therapist, BSc(Hons)

www.exercise-therapy.co.za

079 814 5650

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: : Saturday 5 April 2025 – Rhodes Mem/Newlands Forest

Trailers

Saturday's Forest run in ON, the weather is perfect for us to explore the rebuilt contour path in Newlands Forest distance 12 kms. 

To avoid confusion on parking/start etc message me before Friday night  on Cell: 0724322768 

If you are running Two Oceans on Friday, Saturday or Sunday EnJoy.

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV at 6.45am at the Rhodes Mem lower parking before the wooden gates   https://maps.app.goo.gl/fwSkLHjEggVMsr5u9 (👈🏽 click for directions)

Route Description 

 https://www.viewgpx.com/route/R6ZNwtWo  (👈🏽 click for  GPX for 12kms

 https://www.strava.com/routes/3341069369455038732  (👈🏽 Click for Strava 12kms)

From the Rhodes Mem lower parking we will head up to the Top parking then take the stairs up to the Contour path. Once on the Contour path we continue towards Kirstenbosch until the Big Rock, before the 400 stairs, where we take a left down onto the cycle path. From here we head to Woodcutters after which we take a left through the hole in the fence and back down onto the Jeep track. We then take the track past the quarry and back to the start where we will be well placed to cheer on the Ultra runners as they are about to finish.

Margaret 

Run Manager

(0724323768)

Warning: Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running. It takes place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.  

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed. To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: : Saturday 5 April 2025 – Rhodes Mem/Newlands Forest

Trailers

 Saturday's Forest run in ON, the weather is perfect for us to explore the rebuilt contour path in Newlands Forest distance 12 kms. 

To avoid confusion on parking/start etc message me before Friday night  on Cell: 0724322768 

If you are running Two Oceans on Friday, Saturday or Sunday EnJoy.

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV at 6.45am at the Rhodes Mem lower parking before the wooden gates   https://maps.app.goo.gl/fwSkLHjEggVMsr5u9 (👈🏽 click for directions)

Route Description 

 https://www.viewgpx.com/route/R6ZNwtWo  (👈🏽 click for  GPX for 12kms

 https://www.strava.com/routes/3341069369455038732  (👈🏽 Click for Strava 12kms)

From the Rhodes Mem lower parking we will head up to the Top parking then take the stairs up to the Contour path. Once on the Contour path we continue towards Kirstenbosch until the Big Rock, before the 400 stairs, where we take a left down onto the cycle path. From here we head to Woodcutters after which we take a left through the hole in the fence and back down onto the Jeep track. We then take the track past the quarry and back to the start where we will be well placed to cheer on the Ultra runners as they are about to finish.

Margaret 

Run Manager

(0724323768)

Warning: Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running. It takes place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.  

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed. To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: : Saturday 5 April 2025 – Rhodes Mem/Newlands Forest

Trailers

This Saturday we will explore the rebuilt contour path in Newlands Forest distance 12 kms. 

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV at 6.45am at the Rhodes Mem lower parking before the wooden gates   https://maps.app.goo.gl/fwSkLHjEggVMsr5u9 (👈🏽 click for directions)

Route Description 

 https://www.viewgpx.com/route/R6ZNwtWo  (👈🏽 click for  GPX for 12kms

 https://www.strava.com/routes/3341069369455038732  (👈🏽 Click for Strava 12kms)

From the Rhodes Mem lower parking we will head up to the Top parking then take the stairs up to the Contour path. Once on the Contour path we continue towards Kirstenbosch until the Big Rock, before the 400 stairs, where we take a left down onto the cycle path. From here we head to Woodcutters after which we take a left through the hole in the fence and back down onto the Jeep track. We then take the track past the quarry and back to the start where we will be well placed to cheer on the Ultra runners as they are about to finish.

Terrain and Distance

Nice mix of jeep track and single track with a touch of elevation.

Approximately 12kms 

Duration: around 2.5 or more 

 

Walking group to be confirmed on Friday.

IMPORTANT:

Please make sure to bring enough water ie. minimum 1.5L for the duration of the run. Also ensure you carry a warm/windproof top and a whistle. Also please carry some form of ICE details

 Totalsports VOB does not allow dogs on our runs

 

 

Have a great week

 

Margaret 

Run Manager

(0724323768)

Warning: Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running. It takes place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.  

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed. To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 29th MARCH 2025: BUFFELSBAAI to PLATBOOM, CAPE POINT

HI Everyone!

Tomorrow's run is ON!

Weather looks super-duper, maybe a little breezy but it'll be refreshing.

There will be a walking group who will walk from the parking area to the whale watching spot.

Please message today if you are still wanting to organise a lift share. (Lindsay and Raasay, I've got you!)
There are 2 spots in a car leaving from Rondebosch (with Margaret & Judith S).
Also if you can offer a lift - please let us know on the Whatsapp group.

Checklist:

• ID card/book
• Credit card/Wild card/MyGreen card
• Water & snacks
• Cozzie & towel if you plan to take take cold water therapy afterwards
• Flask of coffee and picnic breakfast maybe
  

Any questions: 0725750914

See you tomorrow!

Lorraine

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Hi Trailers,

We haven't been to Cape Point for a long time so let's head down south to check it out!

 

Route

Starting at the Buffelsbaai tidal pool, we'll run along the upper single track towards Cape Point continuing right through to the parking at Cape Point lighthouse. Detour to the lighthouse is an option. We cross the parking and take the single track to the right that leads down to Dias Beach (we can detour down there to visit). There is also a detour to a view spot before Dias Beach – well worth visiting.

Back on the single track we run down to the road and take this along the coast. At Pegram's Point we get back on to some single track and run along the coast to Platboom. Here we turn up and take the road up the hill and back to Bufflesbaai.

For those who want a shorter option, cross the first tar road and turn right at the next intersection (jeep track) and follow the track down to Platboom. About 10kms

I've taken the below map from my Strava activity history here: https://www.strava.com/activities/7140469982

This was the relaxed group's timing and I think the longer, faster group may have added on a few kms at the toe end of the peninsula, from memory.

Rendezvous and start time

The park opens at 6h00am in March. We will meet at Buffelsbaai tidal pool parking* and start running at 7h00am. (There is no reception so we won't know if you are running late.)

Please make contact with me by Friday morning if you would like to join a lift club leaving Muizenberg at about 5.45am.  Also let us know if you have a My Green card and are willing to exchange a clip for a coffee.

*(Take the road to left after the Buffelsfontein Information centre turn off.)

 

Terrain & Distance

The route is a combination of single track and tar. There is a climb at about 5km (150m) but the route is generally very runnable.

10km/14km or longer if you run to the lighthouse.

 

What to bring 

Entry fee is now R105 for SA citizens, credit or debit cards only, or flash your Wild or Green card and your SA ID.

Water, whistle, a space blanket and your ICE information. The weather can be different in the park. Please come prepared for wind, mist, sun or rain!

Please check the weather before you set off from home and pack the appropriate waterproof/warm gear.

A picnic or a swim at Buffelsbaai or Venus pools afterwards is an option. Store all food in the car out of sight of baboons while we are out running.

Please note that TMT unfortunately does not allow dogs on its runs.

 

Hope you can make it!

Lorraine Nevin

0725750914

 

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Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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