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 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.

Distance

33km

Elevation

2215m

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
Green Market Square to the top of Devil’s Peak and back to Tafelberg Road, using any route you like to the start of Devil’s Peak trail on Tafelberg Road. You need to drop down to Tafelberg Road between peaks.

2. Maclear’s Beacon
Tafelberg Road to Maclear’s via Platteklip and back onto Tafelberg Road.

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