EXPEDITION AFRICA DRAKENSBERG 2024

29 NOV - 1 DEC 2024

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DISTANCE
100KM | 165KM
COURSE OPEN
30 Hours
TEAMS
Team of 4
LIMIT
No limit

Franco Olivier

Country: South Africa

Race Stats:

Dates

29 Nov - 1 Dec 2024

Distance

100KM | 165KM

Duration

30 Hours

AVG. Temperature

27°C

Location

South Africa

Series Type

Africa Series

Team Format

Team of 4

Entry Limit

No limit

Disciplines

Trekking, MTB, Kayaking

Logistics

Unsupported

Watercraft

Kayaks provided

Prize / Award

No


Race Description:

Race Director, Franco Olivier, has been an Adventure Racer for the past 12 years. This year, he decided to make the transition from racing to organising. His wealth of experience will make for an epic, well organised and challenging course.

This will be the final race of the ARWS Africa Series. The race will take place at Arpa Adventure farm just outside of Fouriesburg. The race will take you into the Maluti Mountains and surrounds, with breath taking views and challenges.

This race will test you in all aspect and will be one massive adventure.
There will be a 200km race distance(winning time 18 hours with a cut off of 32 hour cut off) as well as a 100km race distance(winning time 10 hours and 26 hour cut off).


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