Celtic Thursday Trail - Contour Path Route

Join us for an invigorating run through the beautiful Newlands Forest on the Contour Path route! 🏞️ We'll wrap up with some chilled Jack Black Beer to enjoy together.

📍 Location: Newlands Forest
📅 Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026
🕕 Time: 18:00

We meet at the parking area near the Parks Board office / helipad / fire-base, accessible off the M3, just 700 meters north of the major M3 / Blue Route intersection with Rhodes Drive / Newlands Avenue, and about 1.2 kms south of UCT.

Run Details:

• Distance: ±8 km
• Difficulty: 7.5/10
• Pacing Options: Fast, Fast-Medium, Medium, and Medium-slow — each led by an experienced group leader.
• Uphill Challenge: The first 2.5 km is mainly steady uphill with great quality running surfaces, including steps.
• Contour Path: After reaching the contour path, prepare for some technical rocky, stony sections, particularly in the first km.
• Caution: Some sections are on boardwalks that can be slippery when wet, and the initial 800 meters downhill from the turnstile can be uneven — watch your footing!⚠️

Important Reminder: Please do your best to stay with your assigned group, especially not running ahead of your group leader. If you're new to our runs, consider starting with a slower group.

Let’s enjoy this adventure together and support the Volunteer Wildfire Services! 🌍 Learn more about supporting them here.

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