COURSE INFORMATION
All
four races start and end at the Barberton High School (S25º46'31,7"
E31º03'04,5").
All
documentation, meals, bar facility and functions will be held at the
Barberton High School.
The
races are run over three routes. All four races use parts of the same route:-
The ultra marathon (130 Km) is a combination of the marathon and half marathon routes
The marathon (75km) for the professional, tough and hardy.
The half marathon (45km) for the average mountain bike rider and
The fun ride (10km) for the family group, the joyful of heart and the not so tough.
Have a look at our route map and sections on the route.
The tables below give the distances between water points and the total distance from the start to a water point.
The routes follow district, plantation and country roads and tracks.
The marathon routes (130Km, 75km and 45km) go into the first range of the Makhonjwa Mountains and passes some really splendid scenery. In places one gets magnificent views over the Great De Kaap Valley and Eastern Mpumalanga. The routes take the cyclist through many of the old mining areas.
Most climbing is done on the outward journey and the return passes through the beautiful Mountainlands Nature Reserve and the Greenstone Wildlife Estate. Have a look at some photos taken of the area and the routes.
The start altitude is at 828m and the finish altitude is 790m
On the marathon route the cyclist climbs to a height of 1800m (5904 feet).
On the half marathon route (45km) the cyclist climbs to an altitude of 1600m (5248 feet).
As this event is held in the summer, the cyclist may experience hot or rainy weather and should be prepared to cope with these conditions.
Seven water points will be provided along the marathon (75km) route, five water points on the half marathon route (45km) and one on the fun ride (10Km).
First Aid Services will be provided to the cyclists on the routes and at the finish.
The organisers may, at their discretion, shorten, lengthen or change the course if the weather, or the safety of the cyclist, deem this necessary.
| 45 Km Half Marathon | |||
| Section No | Waterpoint Name | Distance to Waterpoint (Km) | Total Distance to Waterpoint (Km) |
| Start in Sheba Road | 0 | ||
| 45/1 | 8.1 | ||
| Makonjwan | 8.1 | ||
| 45/2 | 7.1 | ||
| Olifantskop | 15.2 | ||
| 45/3 | 8.4 | ||
| Highlands | 23.6 | ||
| 45/4 | 9.8 | ||
| Fourteen Streams | 33.4 | ||
| 45/5 | 7.2 | ||
| Greenstone Wildlife Estate | 40.6 | ||
| 45/6 | 5 | ||
| Barberton High School | 45.6 | ||
| 75 Km Marathon | |||
| Section No | Waterpoint Name | Distance to Waterpoint (Km) | Total Distance to Waterpoint (Km) |
| Start in Sheba Road | 0 | ||
| 75/1 | 11.9 | ||
| Faith Dam | 11.9 | ||
| 75/2 | 7.3 | ||
| Cynthialetti | 19.2 | ||
| 75/3 | 7.3 | ||
| Brighton | 26.5 | ||
| 75/4 | 9.6 | ||
| Ameida | 36.1 | ||
| 75/5 | 17.5 | ||
| Highlands | 53.6 | ||
| 75/6 | 9.8 | ||
| Fourteen Streams | 63.4 | ||
| 75/7 | 7.2 | ||
| Greenstone Wildlife Estate | 70.6 | ||
| 75/8 | 5 | ||
| Barberton High School | 75.6 | ||
Copyright Barberton Rotary Club.
Last revised:
Sunday, 17 January 2010.