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 Karas, Namibia
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