Its that time of the year again. Time to face the Screaming Monster! I missed one of my favourite races last year due to injury and cannot wait to tackle this awesome race again. Its a toughie make no mistake, just a quick look at the pictures below will give you an idea of what to expect. Its worth the effort though and that's what makes this race great and so unique. I don't think there are many races in the world where you get to run in a cave! I hope to see lots of green vests there to support Legogote Villagers, a club that has always supported our events.
Please note that it is pre entry only so get those entry forms in before 25 April.
Please click HERE to download your entry form.
General info:
Date: 30 April 2016
Time: 07h00
Organisers: Legogote Villagers
Distance: 21.1
Province: Mpumalanga
Start: Sudwala Lodge
Enquiries:
Contact 1: Amanda Wessels
(H) 013-7501672
(C) 084-5836945
(Email) legov@vodamail.co.za
Contact 2: Jurgen Halbich
(W) 013-7527456
(C) 083-2900678
Entry Details:
Pre-entry Closing Date: 25 April 2016
This is a strictly pre-entry race. Due to the nature of the caves, entries are strictly limited to 300 runners.
Walkers are Welcome
Route Description:
Difficulty Rating: 3. Route Type: Circular
The race starts at the Sudwala Lodge and heads out on a scenic route starting with a gentle yet steady five kilometre climb from the valley basin to the top of the pass, about 1 500 metres above sea level. Once at the top, enjoy the respite as the route descends to the turnaround point.
What follows is payment for all the hard work that went before, a pleasant five kilometre downhill canter with Mpumalanga’s scenery that is simply breath-taking. Soon enough you reach the valley basin with a jolt, for there is a steep scramble for almost 1.8 kilometres as the route takes you to the very mouth of the Sudwala Caves.
Take a deep breath; take your last look at Africa’s blue sky as you descend to the bowels of the earth to face the "Screaming Monster". This enormous and now infamous formation resides inside the caves. Pay your respects here for legend has it that the Monster’s good fortune will smile on the lucky and the brave.
Now blinking in the sunlight, the race takes you on an easy trot down the mountain and back to the finish at the Sudwala Lodge.
Prizes and Give-Aways:
Unique colour-coded medals go to all runners and prize money goes to category winners.
Editor's Notes:
The "Screaming Monster" is named after a large and ancient calcium formation inside the Sudwala Caves. These are the oldest known dolomite caves in the world. This is the only run in South Africa that goes into a cave.
Finishers: 230 Time Limit: 03h30
Source: http://www.runnersguide.co.za/
