TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS 19 Sat: Front Face

Hi Trailers!

This Saturday 19 September we are running Table Mountain Front Face.

Rendezvous and start time
Meet at 7:00 am at Kloof Nek top parking above MyCiti parking. 

How to get there?  

Drive up Kloof Nek Rd to the top and follow the signs to the Cable Station. After turning left onto Tafelberg Rd you will see a parking area on your left, it has two levels, turn left into the upper level.

Groups and route
Longer route: Up Kloof Corner steps to contour path to Oppelskop and return on lower path (14km). Not for those afraid of heights.

Shorter route: Up Kloof Corner steps to contour path to Platteklip and then down and return through Deer Park (10 km).

Dogs

Sorry no dogs!

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.

Will post a weather update on Friday. Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

Important notes

Dress in weather appropriate and proper trail running gear. Must include a windproof (waterproof, if raining) jacket.
Carry plenty of water and energy snacks.
You are running voluntarily and entirely at your own risk.

See you there!

Allison Lamb

Cell: 083 983 7152

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FW: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - Tokai Forest - 12th September 2026

 

 

Hi Trailers

 

Tomorrow’s run is ON – lots of wind expected so please come prepared.  Route changes may be made if needed.

 

Rendezvous and start time

We will meet at 6.50 am, ready to start running at 7.00 am

Meeting point will be on the corner of Orpen Road and Dennendal Avenue, Tokai – it’s on the corner with the ribbons.  You can park in Dennedal Road next to the forest, but please be mindful where you park and not to block driveways etc   Do not leave any valuables in your car! 

 

Route

We will start by crossing Orpen Road and running up the bridal path (Forest Glade Estate will be on our left)

Once we get onto Tokai Rd, we will turn right and head up past the braai area towards the Manor house, but we will turn left at the bridge before the Manor House.

We will follow this jeep track until we get to level 2, and then proceed to level 3 and maybe even to further levels.   We will then may our way back down past the Arboretum and Manor house and back down to our cars.  See map of suggested route as well as a GPX file for both a short and a long route.  We need to be aware that it is an area also enjoyed by mountain bikers, so we will try and avoid their routes, and please don’t run on any cycle single tracks.  

 

Terrain and Distance

Mostly gravel tracks and some good climbing sections.  Distance in the region of 10, 5 km for the shorter route, with the option of extending in the forest as shown on GPX to a 16.5 km option.  You can also extend by running in the lower forest – the full circular route is about 4 km.

 

 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

See you there

 

Gaeleen (Run Manager)

0835569679

 

 

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FW: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - Tokai Forest - 12th September 2026

Hi Trailers

 

This Saturday we will run in Tokai forest below Elephant’s eye cave

 

Rendezvous and start time

We will meet at 6.50 am, ready to start running at 7.00 am

Meeting point will be on the corner of Orpen Road and Dennendal Avenue, Tokai – it’s on the corner with the ribbons.  You can park in Dennedal Road next to the forest, but please be mindful where you park and not to block driveways etc   Do not leave any valuables in your car! 

 

Route

We will start by crossing Orpen Road and running up the bridal path (Forest Glade Estate will be on our left)

Once we get onto Tokai Rd, we will turn right and head up past the braai area towards the Manor house, but we will turn left at the bridge before the Manor House.

We will follow this jeep track until we get to level 2, and then proceed to level 3 and maybe even to further levels.   We will then may our way back down past the Arboretum and Manor house and back down to our cars.  See map of suggested route as well as a GPX file for both a short and a long route.  We need to be aware that it is an area also enjoyed by mountain bikers, so we will try and avoid their routes, and please don’t run on any cycle single tracks.  

 

Terrain and Distance

Mostly gravel tracks and some good climbing sections.  Distance in the region of 10, 5 km for the shorter route, with the option of extending in the forest as shown on GPX to a 16.5 km option.  You can also extend by running in the lower forest – the full circular route is about 4 km.

 

 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

See you there

 

Gaeleen (Run Manager)

0835569679

 

 

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Fw: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 05 September 2026: East Fort, Hout Bay

Happy Friday Trailers 🎉 

Our run is ON tomorrow with what Yr.no describes as a “fresh gale from south east” .

See you at 7am, Velocity Gym parking, Hout Bay ⛰️

Good luck to everyone running TMC 🙌

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On Monday, August 31, 2026, 6:28 PM, Samantha Brinkmann <sammybri@yahoo.com> wrote:

Happy Monday Trailers!

We return to an oldie but a goodie route this week - East Fort, Hout Bay. 

Route details

Starting at the parking by Velocity Gym, we warm up with a trot to the start of the trail at East Fort. 

Bit of road, bit of jeep track, bit of single track, all the while treated to magnificent views (weather permitting) across The Bay, we head towards Chapmans Peak.  Note there is some mild exposure in sections adding to the adventure.

At approximately 7km groups can decide whether to summit Chapmans Peak or head down to Chapmans Peak drive, popping out at the day visitor turning point.  From here we have a leg stretch on the tar (approx. 4km) back to our cars.

Please remember this a social pack, and its important that we look out for each other. 

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the Velocity Gym parking area at the bottom of Chapmans Peak (see map screen shot), ready to run at 07:00.

Terrain and Distance

A mix of jeep track, single track and tar.  

Distance: +- 12 kms taking about 2h00 - 2h30mins, longer if tagging the Peak.

*Please note adjustments to the route may be made depending on the group and weather conditions. Remember to check Friday’s email or whatsapp 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

Samantha

0723144341

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 05 September 2026: East Fort, Hout Bay

Happy Monday Trailers!

We return to an oldie but a goodie route this week - East Fort, Hout Bay. 

Route details

Starting at the parking by Velocity Gym, we warm up with a trot to the start of the trail at East Fort. 

Bit of road, bit of jeep track, bit of single track, all the while treated to magnificent views (weather permitting) across The Bay, we head towards Chapmans Peak.  Note there is some mild exposure in sections adding to the adventure.

At approximately 7km groups can decide whether to summit Chapmans Peak or head down to Chapmans Peak drive, popping out at the day visitor turning point.  From here we have a leg stretch on the tar (approx. 4km) back to our cars.

Please remember this a social pack, and its important that we look out for each other. 

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the Velocity Gym parking area at the bottom of Chapmans Peak (see map screen shot), ready to run at 07:00.

Terrain and Distance

A mix of jeep track, single track and tar.  

Distance: +- 12 kms taking about 2h00 - 2h30mins, longer if tagging the Peak.

*Please note adjustments to the route may be made depending on the group and weather conditions. Remember to check Friday’s email or whatsapp 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

Samantha

0723144341

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: SATURDAY 29th August

 

Hi Trailers

 

Tomorrow’s run is ON – there is a bit of rain expected, so please come prepared.  See details below as well as a GPX of the route attached.

 

Trail Route Description: Upper Kirstenbosch → Cecilia → Constantia Nek → Contour Return

Distance: ±11–12 km

Time: ±2.5 hours

Start/Finish: Upper Kirstenbosch Gardens Gate – Rycroft Gate

Start time:  Meet at 6.45 am, ready to run at 7.00 am

Difficulty: Moderate

 

Route Overview

Start at the Upper Kirstenbosch Gardens gate and head out toward Rhodes Drive. Instead of entering the mountain trails immediately, follow the bike path running alongside the road. This is a smooth, gentle warm‑up section with steady climbing and great views of the forest.

 

Stay on the bike path until you reach the turn‑off into Cecilia Forest parking. Turn into the parking area and regroup at the Cecilia Forest entrance.

 

From here, begin the climb up through Cecilia Forest toward Constantia Nek. The ascent is steady and shaded, with a mix of singletrack and forest jeep track. Once you reach Constantia Nek, take a short breather. Turn onto the upper contour path for the return leg. This section is runnable, scenic, and mostly flat, carrying you along the mountain above Kirstenbosch. Follow the contour all the way until the trail drops you back down toward the Upper Kirstenbosch gate.

 

Highlights

Smooth bike‑path warm‑up before hitting the trails

 

Beautiful shaded climb through Cecilia Forest

 

Constantia Nek lookout as a natural regroup point

 

Flowing, runnable contour path back to Kirstenbosch

 

Group Notes

Bring water — no refill points on the route

 

Watch for cyclists on the bike path

 

Footing can be uneven on the Cecilia ascent and final descent

 

Suitable for intermediate runners comfortable with climbing and mixed terrain

 

Remember to always bring:

A whistle, WATER  a warm & waterproof/windproof top, space blanket and ICE (In case of Emergency) tag or card.

 

Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on our runs.

 

 

Regards

 

Melanie Martin

Run Manager

0839985472

 

 

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: SATURDAY 29th August

 

 

Hi Trailers

 

This Saturday 29^th August  2026 we will running Kirstenbosch to Constantia neck and back

 

 

Trail Route Description: Upper Kirstenbosch → Cecilia → Constantia Nek → Contour Return

Distance: ±11–12 km

Time: ±2.5 hours

Start/Finish: Upper Kirstenbosch Gardens Gate – Rycroft Gate

Start time:  Meet at 6.45 am, ready to run at 7.00 am

Difficulty: Moderate

 

Route Overview

Start at the Upper Kirstenbosch Gardens gate and head out toward Rhodes Drive. Instead of entering the mountain trails immediately, follow the bike path running alongside the road. This is a smooth, gentle warm‑up section with steady climbing and great views of the forest.

 

Stay on the bike path until you reach the turn‑off into Cecilia Forest parking. Turn into the parking area and regroup at the Cecilia Forest entrance.

 

From here, begin the climb up through Cecilia Forest toward Constantia Nek. The ascent is steady and shaded, with a mix of singletrack and forest jeep track. Once you reach Constantia Nek, take a short breather. Turn onto the upper contour path for the return leg. This section is runnable, scenic, and mostly flat, carrying you along the mountain above Kirstenbosch. Follow the contour all the way until the trail drops you back down toward the Upper Kirstenbosch gate.

 

Highlights

Smooth bike‑path warm‑up before hitting the trails

 

Beautiful shaded climb through Cecilia Forest

 

Constantia Nek lookout as a natural regroup point

 

Flowing, runnable contour path back to Kirstenbosch

 

Group Notes

Bring water — no refill points on the route

 

Watch for cyclists on the bike path

 

Footing can be uneven on the Cecilia ascent and final descent

 

Suitable for intermediate runners comfortable with climbing and mixed terrain

 

Remember to always bring:

A whistle, WATER  a warm & waterproof/windproof top, space blanket and ICE (In case of Emergency) tag or card.

 

Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on our runs.

 

 

Have a great week!

 

Regards

 

Melanie Martin

Run Manager

0839985472

 

 

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