Midlands Meander Marathon in Nottingham Road

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Midlands Meander Marathon

When: Dates to be confirmed (Monday, 05 April 2010)
Where: Nottingham Road
Categories: Sporting Events

Midlands Meander Marathon
Midlands Meander Marathon

The race starts at 6am from Clifton Prep School in Nottingham Road. The first 10 kilometres are relatively easy. The road undulates through the beautiful Midlands countryside at arguably the most beautiful time of the year. There is a four-kilometre detour out of and back into Fort Nottingham near the 12-kilometre mark to make up the marathon distance. This gives participants a unique opportunity to see something of the front runners or of friends and rivals behind.

The course becomes more demanding from 18 kilometres where there are steeper down gradients, but the views of the mountain and deep Umgeni River Valley are stunning. The route starts at 1480 metres above sea level and finishes at 1100 metres, with a 250 metre drop over the last 14 kilometres. In case you enjoy the "free wheel" too much, two big hills offer an unwelcome "wake-up" call when you can almost smell the boerewors rolls at the finish!

Please Note: Dates for this event in 2010 to be confirmed.

Related Pages:
Nottingham Road Bed and Breakfast
Nottingham Road Family Friendly
Nottingham Road Self Catering
Nottingham Road Accommodation
Natal Midlands Accommodation

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