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GEORGE NEWS & VIDEO - Cool, overcast weather has greeted the athletes ahead of the start of the 2024 George MUT, by UTMB.
The first of the distances, the miler (100 miles), gets underway at 12:00 today, Friday 24 May. 62 runners from 39 countries will leave the Outeniqua Park rugby stadium and head straight up the VK (vertical kilometre) and into the Outeniquas by way of George Peak.
They have 49 hours to complete the 160km course, which boasts everything from big climbs, rocky trails and technical downhills to views of the Outeniqua Mountain range that will keep them going.
The winner will be expected back close to 09:00 on Saturday morning, but tonight, if the mountain isn’t shrouded in cloud, George residents should be able to see a trail of headlights along the mountain trails above the city.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2024 George MUT, by UTMB
Racing in a variety of distances takes place over the entire weekend, including distances of 100km, 60km, a marathon distance of 42km, a 20km and 10km.
Spectators are urged to enjoy the festive atmosphere at the Outeniqua Park stadium on Saturday and Sunday.
VIDEO: World renowned MC Max Cluer is the man being the mic at the George MUT by UTMB. Jeff Ayliffe of Group Editors caught up with Max.
Warnell Engelbrecht enjoying his last cup of coffee before departing into the Outeniqua trails and 160km of running on the MUT Miler.
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