TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2026 - NEWLAND FOREST, WOODCUTTERS, CONTOUR

Hi Trailers

This coming Saturday we'll spend some cool, shady time in Newlands Forest. (Thank you to Margaret for the route!)

 

https://www.strava.com/routes/3182324125318197066 ( click for Strava route)

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/245627457 ( click for Garmin route)

 

Starting from UCT parking, we jog down to the Newlands car park, past the VWS base, then head straight up through Littlewort, heading up to Woodcutters, then the cycle track taking a right up to the Contour Path. Turning right on the Contour Path running all the way to the turnstile below Kings Blockhouse, from there we sprint down the jeep tracks back to The Forest Parking

Rendezvous and start time

Meet at UCT Parking just after 6.00 for a 6.15AM start. (Sunrise is 6:28).

 

Terrain & Distance

The route is single track, a few stairs and jeep track with lots of lovely runnable sections.

The planned route is around 14.65km, additional distance may be added depending on the pace group leader. The Relaxed group may take a short cut back,, omitting the blockhouse section.

What to bring 

Water, whistle, a space blanket and your ICE information. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home and come prepared..

Note:

• TMT does not allow dogs on its runs.
• Please carry emergency contact numbers in your bag or on your wrist/shoe

Lorraine 

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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FW: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: SATURDAY 14th February Newlands

 

 

Hi Trailers

 

Tomorrow's run is ON   – see attached flyer

 

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the parking area Newlands Forest at 6h00

 

Please note – there will be no official relaxed group or walking group

 

Please 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

 

Gaeleen Tompkins

0835569679

 

 

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: SATURDAY 14th February Newlands

 

Hi Trailers

 

This Saturday 14^th February 2026 we will be joining Grant and his group – see attached flyer

 

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the parking area Newlands Forest at 6h00

 

Please note – there will be no official relaxed group or walking group

 

Please 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

 

Gaeleen Tompkins

0835569679

 

 

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Fw: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 07 February 2026: East Fort, Hout Bay

Happy Friday Trailers!!

Tomorrow's run is ON and looks to be a beautiful morning to be on the ⛰️ 

RV Velocity Gym parking to start at 06:00, please come 5min early for the briefing.

Distance: about 12km taking approx 2h30min, longer if tagging Chapmans Peak.

There will not be a walking group.

See you there!

Sam

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On Monday, February 2, 2026, 10:34 AM, 'Samantha Brinkmann' via Table Mountain Trailers <TMTrailers@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Happy Monday Trailers!

We're heading to East Fort, Hout Bay this week.

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 by the "ticket checker".  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 Chappies, ready to start at 06:00 to avoid the heat.

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 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

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 07 February 2026: East Fort, Hout Bay

Happy Monday Trailers!

We're heading to East Fort, Hout Bay this week.

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 by the "ticket checker".  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 Chappies, ready to start at 06:00 to avoid the heat.

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 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

FW: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY - KALK BAY MOUNTAINS

 

Hi Trailers

 

Our run tomorrow is ON

 

Weather will be warm with a moderate breeze

 

Walking group confirmed – road option

 

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the parking area outside The Striped Horse in Muizenberg (or parking at surfer's corner area).  Be ready to run at 6h00 – please come a little earlier for a run briefing.

 

Please bring a generous tip for the car guard.

Bring your swimming costume and  towel for a cool off swim at Muizenberg afterwards

Lots of nice options for breakfast/coffee after the run too

 

Please 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

 

Run Organiser

Judith Stiller

0825636686

 

 

 

 

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY - KALK BAY MOUNTAINS

 

Hi Trailers

 

This Saturday 31 January 2026  we will run the mountains above Muizenberg, St James and Kalk Bay

 

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the parking area outside The Striped Horse in Muizenberg (or parking at surfer's corner area).  Be ready to run at 6h00 – please come a little earlier for a run briefing.

 

Please bring a generous tip for the car guard.

Bring your swimming costume and  towel for a cool off swim at Muizenberg afterwards

Lots of nice options for breakfast/coffee after the run too

 

Route details

We will head up to Boyes Drive from The Striped Horse, go through Hole in the Wall and  will do a clockwise route, going up Bailey's kloof, and down Pecks valley, with plenty of running at the top

The attached picture is the route the relaxed group will follow – the faster group can add extra loops for more distance

Please remember this is a pack run, and we will split into a few groups on the day, but it's important that we look out for each other.  

 

 

Terrain and Distance

Mostly undulating single track, jeep track with some steep climbs

 

Distance: +- 13 kms taking about 2 - 2.5hrs – extra loops can be added for extra distance

 

Walking group – there will be a walking group, starting at the same place and same time, but they will do a road option

 

*Please note adjustments to the route may be made whilst running depending on the group and weather conditions.

 

 

Please 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

 

Run Organiser

Judith Stiller

0825636686

 

 

 

 

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FW: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Nest Run Saturday 24th January - Red Disa run

 

Hi All

 

Tomorrow's run is ON – weather will be warm, please make sure you carry enough water

 

No official walking group

RV in the Constantia Neck parking opposite the Constantia Neck restaurant- in time to start running at 06h00 (please come at least 10 mins earlier to allow time for the pre-run brief)  

Please take note of the longer time for this route (approx. 3 hours) as well as the earlier start time

How to get there?

From the Constantia side head up towards Hout Bay. At the circle, go three-quarters round and park at the Constantia Neck parking opposite the Constantia Neck restaurant.

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

 

Gaeleen

Run Manager

(083 55 696 79)

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 Nest Run Saturday 24th January - Red Disa run

 

Hi All

 

Saturday 24^th January  –  Red Disa Run – Constantia Neck, Reservoirs, Aqueducts – a few optional routes

This Saturday we will go on our annual hunt for the Red Disas.  Our route takes us from Constantia neck to the Aqueducts, where the Red Disas are in full bloom.

Brief Description of Route

From the Constantia Neck parking,  up the single track past the 'Bailiff cottage'.  From here there will be a few options to get to the Aqueducts.  Your leader of the day will choose the route.  We hope to all meet at the ponds near the aqueducts to see and photograph the red disas.

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the Constantia Neck parking opposite the Constantia Neck restaurant, (I'm making the start nice and early because the parking gets full and we have a longer run) - in time to start running at 06h00 (please come at least 10 mins earlier to allow time for the pre-run brief)  

Terrain and Distance

The usual uphill start up the single track up to the 'Bailiff cottage' .  Thereafter, good and easy single and Jeep tracks .   More or less 15 km taking in the region of about 3.0 hours.  Please note this is a pack run, and we will divide into a few pace groups on the day with a leader and a sweep chosen per group,  I have plotted out a potential route for the longer version, as well as one for the relaxed group – see attached GPX files.

There will be a relaxed group.  Walking group to be confirmed.

Please take note of the longer time for this route as well as the earlier start time

How to get there?

From the Constantia side head up towards Hout Bay. At the circle, go three-quarters round and park at the Constantia Neck parking opposite the Constantia Neck restaurant.

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

 

Gaeleen

Run Manager

(083 55 696 79)

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 17 JANUARY 2026 Newlands Forest

 Tomorrow's run is ON. The weather looks great for a Newlands trot.

SATURDAY 17 JANUARY 2026

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS (TOTALSPORTS VOB MEDIUM DISTANCE TRAIL GROUP)  
On Saturday 17 January @ 6am we will enjoy a mostly shady trail run in and around Newlands Forest. Meet at the boom in front of That Greek Guy coffee truck at the boom at Newlands forest carpark https://maps.app.goo.gl/Djcqzm63HczkYAXE6 (👈🏽 click for directions) 

Strava and GPX route maps below. 

https://www.strava.com/routes/3445347480739390974 (👈🏽 Strava download)

https://www.viewgpx.com/route/ShHNUPB6 (👈🏽 GPX download)

https://www.viewgpx.com/route/D6VqYk8N (👈🏽 Komoot GPX with turn by turn prompts if your watch supports it)

Margaret

0724322768

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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