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The George 6 Peaks FKT started as a pipe-dream between two friends having a few beers after running the Knysna Marathon. Fast forward a few months, the idea was casually mentioned again over a breakfast: “let me know when”, followed by “how about Monday?” and without thinking too much, a commitment was made to tackle it 3 days later, on a Christmas day, 2017. The evening before D-day the route was discussed together with a few other logistical hurdles and I reckon we all went to bed thinking
“what did I just get myself into”.
After the first attempt, we were awestruck by the day’s achievement. We knew it was possible (judging from the stats on paper) but what we didn’t know was how possible. Having such an amazing experience we wanted to share it with people. We made a pact to run it every year at least once. Be it to try and set a new time or simply just paying our respect to the mountains, “Trail running tax” if you will. Only this time, we invite as many people as possible.
After the second year’s attempt we wanted to grow the concept even more and so the beginning of the George 6 Peaks FKT. We later introduced the George 2 Peaks FKT and launched the George FKT’S which includes a number of FKT’S in the Garden Route area. The first Double 6 Peaks have been completed by Jacques and Eddie Mouton, rules have been set and a Double 6 Peak can now be attempted by anyone!
The story continues…
his FKT entails summiting George’s most iconic 6 peaks in one day and moving on foot between the various peaks from the start to the finish. This is not a race; it’s you against the clock to set your own personal Fastest Known Time or just to enjoy a day out with a group of trail friends!
•Vensterberg– 1287m • Losberg– 823m •George Peak– 1337m •Cradock Peak– 1578m • Tierkop– 778m •Groenkop– 635m
Distance: 38-45km with Elevation gain of 3300m depending on your route choice. Additional 8km to the pickup point afterwards
Rules:
Please complete the 6 Peaks Attempt form on the following linkwww.georgefkt.co.za – You will be added to a WhatsApp group where further arrangements will be discussed and we will set up a pre-attempt meeting to talk you through the logistics and route. We are available to support you on your FKT attempt. The Support Package is advised for all out of town runners and compulsory for group attempts. Please see fees on the signup page for the support and organizing of logistics. 2 Peaks and 4 Peaks options also available. Contact us if you are an elite athlete going for the FKT, so we can discuss special arrangements.
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