Known as the 'Big Daddy' in the South African running circles, this prestigious event organised by Extreme Marathons, now has it's place on the International Calendar of similar trail events. Now is your opportunity to run in the footsteps of the ancient Bushmen, through the fertile vineyards of the Orange River Valley, across rocky outcrops and into the desolate Great Kalahari Desert.

The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon is a self-sufficient run over 7 days, covering an approximate distance of 250 kilometres. The event takes place in the Kalahari Desert in the proximity of the Augrabies Falls on the Orange River. The route traverses the Augrabies Falls National Park, private game parks including Khamkirri, Thorn tree and Dabaras and many private farmlands. This contrasting c and°environment with average day temperatures reaching in excess of 40 c at night presents a daunting challenge to the extreme°dropping to below 5 athlete and determined adventurer alike.

Although the event is advertised as 250km, race director Estienne Arndt changes the route every year, and the distance depends on the terrain. The route is only disclosed to the participants at registration, the day before the start of the event.

For more information, history, articles and photographs of this event, go to the website on www.extrememarathons.com