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GCU65

EXPERIENCE THE ENTIRE 5 DAY GIANT’S CUP HIKING TRAIL IN A SINGLE RUN

DATE

26 APRIL

DISTANCE

65km

ELEVATION

1900m

CUT OFF

14 HRS

CHECKPOINT

6

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THE GCU65 MAP OVERVIEW

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GCU65 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

ABOUT GCU65

The Giant’s Cup Uncut (GCU65) is a non-stop traverse of the entire Giant’s Cup Hiking Trail. The event is entirely on mountain trail and provides the runners with a uniquely pure trail running experience. 

The Race Start is at Silverstreams on Saturday morning. From the start, the field has a short distance before entering the head of the Giant’s Cup Trail. From here it’s immediately into the big climb up to the high point of the day at Langalibalele Pass at 2,150m.
 

It’s then a fast-flowing descent down to the Mzimude River followed by the short climb out of the valley and the gentle drop-down into Swiman Hut. From Swiman, it’s 12km to Castleburn which includes the gradual climb along the Garden Castle ridge towards Black Eagle Pass and the technical descent of Garden Castle.

From the Castleburn Aid Station, there are two river crossings in quick succession before the solid climb up to Crane Tarn. This is followed by one of the fastest sections of the course down to the Mzimkulwana Hut. Cobham follows later, before turning at Gwalingwenya, navigating down the trail towards Glencairn Farm.

Shuttles depart from the Race Village on Saturday morning to take athletes to Silverstreams. The approximate drive time to Silverstreams is 1.5 hours.

 

Race Shuttles for GCU65 depart from Glencairn Farm from 04h30 on Saturday 26th April.

START LINE SHUTTLE

  • Marked & Prepared Mountain Trail

  • Official Race Garment

  • Sweepers and Marshalls

  • 4 X Water Tables

  • Full Medical Support

  • Support by EKZNW Rangers

  • Finish Line Beer / Drink

  • Finishers Medal

  • Awards Celebration on Sunday (@ 11h00)

  • R200 Donation to EKZNW

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

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