Richtersveld Moonlight Marathon
A run through an area very few have ever done in a place so hot we have to run at night.
Also in Northern Cape, South Africa
Trail Running Moderate
- Distance
- 43 km
- Ascent
- 767 m
- Descent
- 823 m
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 145 m
- High Point
- 572 m
- Gradient
- 4˚
This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's extremely remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done in undefined. From a low point of 145 m to the maximum altitude of 572 m, the route covers 43 km, 767 vertical metres of ascent and 823 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
This Richtersveld trail, dreamt up in 2020, lets runners experience the magic of the park bathed in the pure moonlight. First blazed by Namaqualand's !āxa /āni gû crew, it's become a yearly tradition for those seeking a wild adventure.
Difficulty
Moderate
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.