Outeniqua Traverse Grading (according to the Wild Runner Grading System)

Owen Middleton and co (Wild Run / Trail Series) have been doing some great work behind the scenes to develop the sport of trail running. They have come up with a grading system for trail runs.

Using their system, the OT would be a greenish-brown 7 b (feel free to comment on my proposed grading if you beg to differ).

What this means is that we as run organisers can give you a grading and then you can compare it with previous events you have participated in. It will then give you a good idea of what to expect.