A classic Cape Town challenge blending mountain and city, first completed in 1897. Starting at Greenmarket Square, runners summit Devil’s Peak, Table Mountain, and Lion’s Head, returning to the square after each peak.

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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.

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 start of the back trail, near the Kramat

DEVIL'S PEAK

Cut Off: 4HRS15 - 09:45

Maclear’s Beacon

Cut Off: 10HRS - 15:30

Finish

Cut Off: 14HRS - 19:30

TAG IN ORDER

1. Devil’s Peak – Return to 91 Loop
Green Market Square to the top of Devil’s Peak and back using any route you like to the start of Devil’s Peak trail on Tafelberg Road.

2. Maclear’s Beacon – Return to 91 Loop
91 Loop to Maclear’s via Platteklip and back, again anyway you like to start of Platteklip trail on Tafelberg Road.

3. Lion’s Head – Return to 91 Loop for finish
91 Loop to the top of Lion’s Head via the back trail, which starts close to the Kramat on Signal Hill Road and back down. Recommended to use the trail on Signal Hill next to the German school.