Magaliesberg Challenge Race Details

Next Saturday, 20 August, I'll be running the Crazy Store Magaliesberg 35km Mountain Challenge. I'm using this as my final long training run before the Mont-Aux-Sources 50km Challenge on 10 Sept. This is the first year they have the 35km race and I have an idea I am in for some "hard fun" if I can put it that way.

Here is the latest race information that was mailed to runners:


Dear Crazy Runner

 

The inaugural Crazy Store Magaliesberg Challenge is just around the corner.

 

In order to make it a day on the trails to remember, here are a few handy pointers and general information to help you on your way.

 

The date of the race is Saturday 20th August, just in case you have forgotten to train and need to spend the next weekend cramming.

 

Race registration starts at 7am. This is where you collect your race numbers and First Ascent racing Tee and Cap. 

If you are doing the 35km, please be there early as you will be teleported to your race starting point.

8am, 35km runners climb onto busses, horse carts and tractors to transfer to their start.

9am, 35km Start in the Bush (warms up for a few k's, then a torturous mountain climb, then cruise across the Magaliesberg)
9am, 20km Start at the Base camp venue of Van Gaalens (a large circular route).

9.30am, 10km Start, also from base.

 

12 -1pm,  estimate prize giving starts. Lots of lucky draws from First Ascent, Salomon and more ......

Race Day Info:

• You are encouraged to carry all your own nutrition and hydration for the entirety of the run. This means that the 35km runners must carry minimum 1 litre with them, (20km runners advised to carry 1 litre), and a few bars, biltong, dried fruit, gummy chews etc - whichever gets those rockets firing.
• 10km will have 1 water table, 20km 2 water tables, 35km zero water tables.
• As the 35km route goes into remote areas, you must carry a wind breaker and charged cell phone. Add the emergency number at reg. 
• Race numbers to be worn on the front of your running shirt, club numbers are not required.
• There is a kiddies jungle gym and big grassy area in front of the restaurant at Van Gaalens race venue. Bring the family along and enjoy a relaxed morning out whilst waiting for sweaty mom or dad's arrival. Restaurant on site. (Free Kiddies run at 10am).
• The Crazy Store is the title sponsor. Do not take this lightly! The best and  ZANIESToutfits will  be rewarded at prize giving. Think out of the box!

Good luck with your final preparations.

Eat some pasta,

I am just wondering why the 10km gets a water point, the 20km two but the 35km zero! What's wrong with this picture? Ha, the remote areas I suppose. That brings me to my second question. 35km runners are required to carry a cell phone. Will there be cell phone reception in these remote areas?

Only the day will tell, but I'm sure it will be some awesome fun. I can't wait for this one!

Have a super weekend everyone! I'm running 9km on the road tomorrow and a 33km trail LSD on Sunday. Happy running!