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THE RED CROSS BIG FIVE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON
28th June 2008
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The Big Five Marathon® in South Africa which is to be held among the wildlife of
the African savannah. The race brings together long distance runners from all over
the world in one of the most spectacular “Big Five” game reserves in Africa. In
these magnificent surroundings, one can combine exciting game drives on board custom
made Land Cruisers with one of the most challenging marathon routes on the Adventure
Marathon® circuit.
The route goes right through the habitat of the most famous African
game: Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard. No fences, no rivers, nothing
at all separates the runners from the African wildlife. In these fascinating settings,
we have selected a route that will prove challenging to even the most experienced
long distance runners. Covering a variety of surfaces, ranging from deep sand to
slippery rocks. For the race participants, the biggest challenge will be the extreme
steep track going up the gorge, which separate the lower and the upper escarpments
of the game reserve. Over the climb of three kilometres, the runners will experience
a 500 metre increase in altitude, and sloped sections over 40 degrees. A unique
race in spectacular surroundings.
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