Old Mill Drift is a 1 646-acre historic guest and Warmblood horse stud farm with pet-friendly, self-catering accommodation on the Caledon River. Located 27km from Clarens and Fouriesburg in the Free State, South Africa, often referred to as “a hidden gem” by our guests, this magical setting with stark seasonal contrasts and equally magnetic landscape provides the ultimate exhilaration for extreme sports enthusiasts and yet a peaceful solace for those who just want an escape in this deeply tranquil space.
Set on 14km of the Caledon River, the natural border between South Africa and Lesotho, and nestled at the foot of the Maluti Mountains, this stark, bountiful, and exquisite land is an idyllic place for a technical and trail run.
Registration: 8th March 15H00-21H00 Registration & Welcome drinks & Braai
Start Time: Both stages are circular routes which start at 06H30
Prize Giving: 12H00 on both days T-shirts: Free event shirt to the first 250 entries
Stage 1 Old Mill Drift: 17km / 11km Is characterized by difficult technical terrain. Don't let the shorter distances fool you as the climbs are steep but oh-so worth the view. There are no free kilometers at this stage!!! It's a very hard and physically demanding stage. Runners and hikers need to keep in mind that this is no park run!!!!
Stage 2 Arpa Adventure Farm: 26km & 13km Is characterized by non-technical open roads through the millions of cosmos flowers next to the road.
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