Wild Coast Tuf Enuf 2012
After numerous requests, we have decided to have a “Wild Coast Tuf Enuf” in 2011 and again on 2012. This run will start one day later than the Ultra (ie. on the Tuesday) and will start at Hole in the Wall instead of Port St Johns. This will eliminate the first tough day altogether and reduce the distance on day 2. Day 1 will be from Hole in the Wall to the Haven and will be 39k (instead of 55k) From the Haven, the two routes are the same, will start at the same time and will overnight at the same stops.
THIS IS THE LAST ONE SO THE RACE WILL HAPPEN NO MATTER HOW MANY ENTER.
Race rules are the same as for the Ultra.
For entries see the Ultra list.
Overview:
The start is the magnificent Hole in the Wall. As you travel west the terrain eases up a little and there are longer sandy beaches. This event is for adventurous trail runners who will find their own way along the coast, this staged race from Hole in the Wall to East London, is a 200k 5 day run along a pristine and truly magnificent coast line. Navigate your way along the coast, cross 21 rivers, some requiring a ferry to avoid the sharks, negotiate coastal dunes, forests and many coastal hills. Stay nights at hotels. The final 18k is run in conjunction with the massively popular “Discovery Surfers Challenge”, after 4 days of solitude there will suddenly be thousands of runners and spectators and a special finish at Nahoon Beach. The Wild Coast is a place you will never forget.
Shuttle will depart from East London for Port St Johns on 5th February and runners will then be transported to Hole In The Wall on Monday, the race will start on Tuesday.
Cost of event:
R 5600 pp which includes the following:
Transport to Port St Johns and Hole In The Wall.
Accommodation at Hole in the Wall
Accommodation at the Haven.
Accommodation at Kob Inn.
Accommodation at Trennery’s.
Accommodation at Haga-Haga.
Dinner, breakfast and a packed lunch or lunch at each hotel.
NB. All accommodation is sharing.
Entry to “The Surfers Challenge”
Back up to transport tog bags
Permits to cross the 3 reserves
Maps
Quality t shirt
Runner’s t shirt or memento
Runner’s information:
Place:
Transkei / Eastern Cape
Date: 14th - 18th February 2012
Start 14th February 2012 at Hole in the Wall
Finish 18th February at Nahoon Beach, East London with the amazing “Discovery Surfers Challenge”.
No seconds required. For more information contact Dave Gassner at davegassner@live.co.za or phone 0217855911, 0768179058.
Dates and schedule
Pre race (Sunday 12th Feb)
Shuttle from East London to Port St Johns, leaving East London at 08:00
Race briefing at Cremorne with the Ultra at 17:00 and daily at the start thereafter.
Monday 13th Feb
Shuttle from Port St Johns to Hole in the Wall.
Day 1 (Tuesday 14th Feb)
Start 06:00 at Hole in the Wall to the Haven, 39k
Day 2 (Wednesday 15th Feb)
Start 06:00 at the Haven to Kob Inn, 40k
Day 3 (Thursday 16th Feb)
Start 06:00 at Kob Inn to Trennery’s, 40k
Day 4 (Friday 17th Feb)
Start 05:00 at Trennery’s to Haga-Haga, 30k
Day 5 (Saturday 18th Feb)
Start 06:00 at Haga-Haga to Yellow Sands, 33k
Start of “Surfers Challenge” at Yellow Sands 14:30 to Nahoon Beach, 18k (cut off 2h 30m for runners and 3h for walkers)
Total Day 5 = 48k (total estimated distance = 200k)
See also the Wild Coast Ultra Trail Run info as most will apply to the Lite as well.