Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Three Peaks Cape Town Trail Run Est. in 1897 - Mountain Trail Running Event ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/) - Runner Info VIEW MORE Our Story VIEW MORE Director & artist VIEW MORE Results VIEW MORE Date Always the first Saturday of November. A once-a-year tradition where city and mountain meet for one unforgettable day. Location Cape Town, South Africa. Three iconic peaks. One city. A route rooted in history and adventure. No Qualification Needed - [Recce Runs](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/recce-runs/) - Recce Details We have set some RECCE RUNS so mark them in and be part of the fun. Recce 1 Devil's Peak - 16 August 2026 Recce 2 Maclear's Beacon - 20 September 2026 Recce 3 Lion's Head - 11 October 2026 Important Info As the Three Peaks Challenge is an unmarked event, these recces - [Contact Us](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/contact-us/) - Get In Touch Got a question about the race? Whether you're a first-time participant or a seasoned challenger, we're here to help with route details, registration info, or general event queries. Get in touch and we'll get back to you as soon as possible! Get Involved We're always looking for volunteers to become part of - [The Classic](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/the-classic/) - Race Details The Classic is the same iconic Three Peaks Challenge, but without descending back to the city after each summit. You’ll tackle all 3 peaks in one continuous route. ENTER HERE Distance 33km Elevation 2215m Start Time 5:30 am START Green Market Square FINISH 91 Loop Street AID STATION Tafelberg Road - Platteklip Trail - [The Chill Relay](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/the-chill-relay/) - Race Details Gather your team of 3 and conquer the challenge, relay style! The full Three Peaks race, shared by 3. One team. One peak each. One epic adventure. ENTER HERE Runner 1 Devil's Peak, 18km, 1000m elevation Runner 2 Maclear's Beacon, 19km, 1086m elevation Runner 3 Lion's Head, 11km, 669m elevation START Green Market - [The Challenge](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/the-challenge/) - Race Details Starting and finishing at Greenmarket Square, runners summit Devil’s Peak, Table Mountain, and Lion’s Head, returning to the city after each climb. ENTER HERE Distance 50km Elevation 2780m Start Time 5:30 am START Green Market Square FINISH 91 Loop Street AID STATION Tafelberg Road - Platteklip Trail Head. Signal Hill Road, at the - [Runner Info](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/runners-info/) - Date Always the first Saturday of November. A once-a-year tradition where city and mountain meet for one unforgettable day. Location Cape Town, South Africa. Three iconic peaks. One city. A route rooted in history and adventure. No Qualification Needed Open to all trail runners ready for the challenge — no prior race requirements, just grit - [Roll of Honour](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/roll-of-honour/) - WHAT IS THE ROLL OF HONOUR? A tribute to the athletes who have defined the spirit, endurance, and history of the Three Peaks Challenge. These are the men and women that have won the events, from 1897 to the present, as well as those who have completed the full Three Peaks Challenge 10 or more - [Permanent Number Holders](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/permanent-number-holders/) - Your Number, Your Legacy In recognition of their dedication, endurance, and love for the mountains, the following athletes have been awarded permanent numbers for completing the Three Peaks Challenge five times. 153 people Have completed the Three Peaks Challenge five or more times PERMANENT NUMBER HOLDERS On conclusion of the 2024 event [table id=4 /] - [Full Results](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/full-results/) - history of the challenge PDF results for each year, from 1997 through to 2025, are available below. Simply select the year you’d like to view and relive the achievements of past competitors. Roll of honour 43 People have completed the Three Peaks Challenge 10 or more times View List Permanent Number Holders 153 people have - [The Trail Running Event](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/the-trail-running-event/) - Date Always the first Saturday of November. A once-a-year tradition where city and mountain meet for one unforgettable day. Location Cape Town, South Africa. Three iconic peaks. One city. A route rooted in history and adventure. No Qualification Needed Open to all trail runners ready for the challenge — no prior race requirements, just grit - [Our Gallery](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/our-gallery/) - Step into the history and spirit of the Three Peaks Challenge. From the grit of the climbs to the joy of the finish line, our gallery captures unforgettable moments across the years. Explore the faces, the landscapes, and the triumphs that make this iconic race a true Cape Town tradition. - [Our Story](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/our-story/) - “He undertook to do his self imposed task between six in the morning, and six in the evening, and finished with an hour and ten minutes to spare. In each ascent he was accompanied by a friend as pacemaker, Mr. E.V. Bentley and Mr. C. Otto sharing this duty, while Mr. G.M. Anderson officiated at - [Race Director & Artist](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/race-director-artist/) - Meet Don Hartley In September 1997, Don Hartley, an experienced mountain climber and marathon runner - twice the winner of the Two Oceans Marathon in the early 1970's - initiated and organised a 100-year commemoration of Schneeberger's achievement. Eleven of the thirteen starters completed the inaugural Three Peaks Challenge which was won appropriately by Hartley. ## Testimonials Categories - [Testimonials 1](https://www.threepeakschallenge.co.za/testimonials-category/testimonials-1/)