The trail unfolds with a gentle 1km warm-up, a chance to ease your legs into the adventure ahead.

Soon, a rocky descent throws a playful challenge, leading you down to a seasonal brook. This initial dip sets the stage for the first climb, a test of strength rewarded by breathtaking views.

The path then dips and weaves, offering moments of respite on undulating terrain before another descent leads you to “Butterfly Drive.” Here, the short course takes a scenic detour, following a gradual downhill to the familiar “brook crossing” at the 6km mark. A quick U-turn sends you back along the wide valley floor, a gradual climb with sweeping vistas as you rejoin the long course runners.

For the long course adventurers, the journey continues beyond Butterfly Drive. A switchback climb on wide tracks tests your resilience, followed by a thrilling descent that might have even the most seasoned runners contemplating a walk. Another brook crossing, this one likely boasting refreshing wate