Five days of running through a magnificent mountainous geological hotch-potch, sliced through by South Africa's longest river, the Orange. Add to the mix an icy cold Atlantic ocean, and you have the recipe for a truly unique desert landscape populated by largely endemic plants and animals and one of the most beautiful trail runs you can imagine. Starting in Sendelingsdrif in South Africa and ending at the Hot Springs Resort in Namibia, this is the first event of its kind to cross borders and is a truly unique experience.
Five days, two African countries, one ancient mountain wilderness
A 200km, five-day foot race from South Africa to Namibia through the ancient arid landscape of the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.
From the crystal fields of Sendelingsdrif in South Africa to the infamous giant boulders of Tatasberg deep in the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park; this unparalleled journey then crosses the Orange River into Namibia and the wild lands of the Fish River Canyon. This is the running experience of a lifetime; this is the Richtersveld Transfrontier Wildrun®.
Where
/Ai/Ais- Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa and Namibia
When
Annually in June (13-17 June 2016)
Route
Sendelingsdrif, South Africa to Ai-Ais Hot Springs Resort, Namibia
Total distance
200km
Daily distances
43.6km + 32.1km + 39.8km + 48.3km + 21.3km *Days 2 route is being updated - the total distance will be 200km
Terrain
Desert, rocky, climbing
Number of events
One per year
Number of entries available
Restricted to 80 runners yearly
Entries open
21 October 2015
Cost
ZAR 21 250This amount is payable once-off via credit card or on a pre-determined payment plan via electronic fund transfer:
