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Recce runs that feel like reunions, the crew that makes race day happen, and the channels where it all gets announced first.

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Run it before you race it

Group runs on sections of the route, led by the people who built it. Dates go out on WhatsApp first.

Next recce
2027 seasonDates announced after Strike II
2026Strike II build-up
  1. 22 Mar 2026Meet-up run · Tafelberg RoadEasy social run above the city to open the season
  2. 9 May 2026Meet-up run · KirstenboschGarden-side trails and coffee after
  3. 2026Meet-up run · Alphen Trail, ConstantiaThe finish-side trails, close to home
  4. 2026Recce 2 · Kloof Corner to Constantia NekThe spine of the Full: up Kloof Corner, across the top, down to the Nek
  5. 2026Ou Wa Pad · with the Puffer crewJoint run with The Puffer community
  6. 6 Sep 2026Final recce · Vida to VidaCafé to café: the last long one before race day
2025Strike I build-up
  1. 2025Cape Cobra Recces with Mr ORecce series with a recce bus option
  2. 2025The Final Recce, with Mrs O112 runners booked
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Coming 2027 · Road to the Cobra

Twelve weeks to strike

A Strava club challenge in the 12 weeks before race day: weekly themes, recce check-ins, a club leaderboard and partner prizes. Train with Couch2Cobra on the Zlaant app.

Opens 12 weeks before Strike III
  1. W1Base
  2. W2Base
  3. W3Hills
  4. W4Hills
  5. W5Recce
  6. W6Long day
  7. W7Vert
  8. W8Recce
  9. W9Long day
  10. W10Sharpen
  11. W11Taper
  12. W12Strike
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The crew behind the Cobra

None of this happens without the people in the bright shirts. Pick a role and we'll be in touch with shifts.

  • Aid stationsFill bottles, cheer, keep runners moving
  • MarshalsGuide runners at junctions and road crossings
  • RegistrationRace packs, gear checks and smiles
  • Finish lineMedals, water and the first congratulations
  • Festival crewKids zone, recovery tent and village
  • Trail careRoute marking and clean-up with the Honorary Rangers
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