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George MUT

18th June 2022

MUT 100

This route boasts everything from big climbs, rocky trails, technical downhills, some run-able sections and views of the Outeniqua Mountain Range, secret indigenous forests that will keep your endorphins going on this 100km mountain ultra-trail.
You will start with the old Voortrekker pass aka; Cradock pass consisting of the biggest climb of the route. From here you will dip down into the famous Pass to Pass route and cross the Outeniquas into Champherskloof. Here you will experience the fynbos of the Klein Karoo and off course the heat! Next up a welcoming stop on the famous Montagu Pass before you start your ascent over the mountains again. Your lunch stop might come back to haunt you as you negotiate Dizzy Heights Climb to the top. On the top, you will encounter some of the most sublime mountain running to be had in the Garden Route with 360˚ views all the way down to the George Dam. From here you will leave the 60km route and cross the mighty Kaaimans river to the Groenkop Nature Reserve. You will enter the picturesque Groeneweide Trails to excit the indigenous forest at Saasveld. From the Saasveld Aid station you will run along the banks of the Garden Route Dam to make your way back up to Tierkop where you will re-join the 60km route to make sure you to not miss out on the favourites like The Wall and Tonnelbos. The last thorn in the flesh will be old Henry’s Hill to signal the home coming.

MUT 60

This route boasts everything from big climbs, rocky trails, technical downhills and views of the Outeniqua Mountain Range that will keep you going on this 60km mountain ultra-trail.
You will start with the old Voortrekker pass aka; Cradock pass consisting of the biggest climb of the route. From here you will dip down into the famous Pass to Pass route and cross the Outeniquas into Champherskloof. Here you will experience the fynbos of the Klein Karoo and off course the heat! Next up a welcoming halfway stop on the famous Montagu Pass before you start your ascent over the mountains again. Your lunch stop might come back to haunt you as you negotiate Dizzy Heights Climb to the top. On the top, you will encounter some of the most sublime mountain running to be had in the Garden Route with 360˚ views all the way down to the George Dam. Get your forest running legs ready as you will finish entering the finishing stretch with the likes of Tonelbos and the well-known Witfontein Trails.

MUT Marathon

This route boasts many of the highlights from the infamous 60km route without some of the  big climbs but has everything from rocky trails, technical downhills and views of the Outeniqua Mountain Range, but yes Dizzy Heights is included in the MUT Marathon.
You will start with the old Voortrekker pass aka; Cradock pass consisting of the biggest climb of the route. From here you will down the Montagu pass to North Station on the Klein Karoo side if the Outeniqua. The Dizzy Heights Climb lays waiting and on the top, you will encounter some of the most sublime mountain running to be had in the Garden Route with 360˚ views all the way down to the George Dam. Get your forest running legs ready as you will finish entering the finishing stretch with the likes of Tonelbos and the last sting in the tail aka Henry’s Hill.

MUT Challenge

Expect proper trail running at its best only like the city of the Garden Route can offer. You will be shuttled to the top of Outeniqua Pass, from where you will run un-explored trail to the little town of Herold while enjoying fynbos, proteas and pano views. From here you will make your way up the Montagu pass (don’t worry it’s the easy side) and join up onto the infamous Cradock Pass which will lead you all the way down the mountain back to the finish venue.

MUT Lite

Fun is the key word in this route, but make no mistake it will still be a tuff route living up to its bigger brother and sister! Bring the family and enjoy an active 9km run on the bottom slopes of the mountain.

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