Merrell Whale of Trail

Treat yourself to a truly special race event this year by joining the Merrell Whale of Trail! This iconic five day hike in South Africa has been transformed into an exhilarating 53km and 1900m elevation trail running ultra. With spectacular mountain fynbos, technical rocky ridgelines, sandy beach stretches, and endless beautiful vistas, it's a must-do for those who have already conquered the more conventional runs out there. Located just a 3 hour drive from Cape Town or George along the Southern Cape coast, close to Cape Agulhas, the route takes you on a thrilling journey from the base of the Potberg mountain to the beach at Koppie Alleen in CapeNature’s De Hoop Nature Reserve. If this sounds like a bit much for you, there's also a 35km route that offers a taste of the area's splendour. Plus, you get to run with the whales - it's the peak of whale season, after all! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to run hard and tread lightly on the earth.