MONTAGU TRAILS

#1 in the Montagu Winter Trail Run Series

 

The very first event in the MONTAGU WINTER TRAIL RUN SERIES kicks off in Montagu at the local trails.  These trails have been “handmade” over the last 5 years by Chris Burkin and his team for cycling, running and hiking.  It showcases the town from the koppie behind the hospital.

Montagu Trails

 

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2025 RESULTS & PICS

5 km Fun Run | 131 m ascent

The Montagu Trails 4,8km Fun Run route is an easy, non- technical, single track which is run mainly through a shady Blue Gum Tree forest with a slight incline loop and comes out through a piece of Apron veld with a nice view of the town until the finish.

10.6 km Trail Run | 285 m ascent

The first 4km of the 10,6km route is the same as the Fun Run and extend along the foothills of the Langeberg mountains with a further incline(elevation gain). A little bit more challenging then the fun run but not too technical (moderate). Zigzag down hills. Awesome views of the town and beautiful rock formations are evident. 

Prizes for first three places in the Trail Run event.

13.8 km Trail Run | 359 m ascent

The first  10 km’s of this route is the same as the Trail Run and extend along the foothills of the Langeberg mountains with a further incline traversing Bessiekop. A little bit more challenging then the fun and 10km trail run but not too technical (moderate). Zigzag down hills. Awesome views of the town and beautiful rock formations are evident. 

 

LOGISTICS

Event Location:  Montagu Bowling Club

Parking:  Montagu Bowling Club

Registration:  8:00 till 8:45 am

Briefing:  8:45 am

Event Start: 9 am

Entry fee: R150 & R250 & R350

Walkers: only R100

Prize Giving:  11am

Food & Drinks:  for sale yes

Timing & Medals:  Timing for the 10 & 15km Trail Runs, medals for 5 / 10 & 15km Runs. Walkers may request a medal on completion for an additional R30 as this entry only covers participation and water-point

Accommodation:  MATA

Please note:  Medals to all runners: 5 / 10 or 15km distances.  Walkers that would like a medal can request on the day for an additional R30.  Walkers entry fee covers participation & water point only.

Enter for all six events UPFRONT and get a Winter Trail Run Cap, discount also applies