Table Mountain Beast
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Table Mountain Beast - 5 June 2027
Table Mountain Beast is a trail running event offering three distances across Table Mountain terrain with steep climbs, technical single track and varied vegetation. The organiser describes the event as an unplugged, no frills run.
Distances and entry fees:
- 50 km Ultra : R1600; Elevation 2400 m; 3 refuel stations
- 30 km Beast : R1200; Elevation 1600 m; 3 refuel stations
- 16 km Baby Beast : R650; Elevation 400 m; 2 refuel stations
Start and registration locations are specified: Foresters Arms, Newlands serves as the start venue for the 50 km and 30 km races, while the 16 km starts at Suikerbossie Restaurant in Hout Bay. Registration is scheduled at Foresters Arms on 2 June.
The 50 km and 30 km routes include multiple cut-off points at named landmarks such as Lower Blockhouse, TOM, Platties, Kloof Corner and Kings Blockhouse; a final cut-off is applied on race day.
Compulsory kit listed by the organiser includes a charged cell phone, waterproof jacket, food (energy bars, sandwich, fruit, nuts, chocolate), minimum 1 litre hydration at the start, space blanket, headlamp, whistle, a GPS device or the AllTrails app, and a reusable cup. The event is run with environmental rules: no water sachets and no paper cups. Prohibited items include headphones, dogs and litter. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
