Magnetic South is extremely proud to confirm that the 2010 Otter – African Trail Run & Southern Storm Duathlon presented by Hi-Tec are going to make 2010 another incredible sporting year for you.
The Otter – African Trail Run presented by Hi-Tec, is regarded by those who have done it as “the Grail of Trail Marathons” providing the most severe test of trail running aptitude over 42km imaginable. The Otter – African Trail Run takes place on South Africa’s most iconic hiking trail. This trail, otherwise strictly off limits to trail runners, is open to trail running only through these two events and is hailed as one of the most scenic trails on the planet.
The Southern Storm presented by Hi-tec, dubbed “the Race of the Gods”, is a 6 day, staged trail duathlon that follows a new route every year. The inaugural Southern Storm which ushered in a new era of staged Storm Racing (Sport Traversing Oceans Rivers & Mountains) was described by hardened multisport athletes as the most physically challenging event ever.
The 2010 edition will again start with The OTTER, thereafter traverse semi-desert landscapes on the fringes of South Africa’s great interior, before winding its way through magnificent gorges and lost trails in the remote mountain ranges. The race will culminate in the lush coastal landscapes of the Southern Cape.
2010 Southern Storm participants can also expect to be challenged by additional “exploration traverses,” sections of ultra intense adventure interwoven into the trail running and mountain biking routes.
In keeping with our promise, 2009 participants wishing to enter again this year will be given first priority and a detailed entry procedure can be found on our webpage for both existing and new entries.
Athletes wishing to increase their chances of getting an entry to the 2010 races can do so by registering on the Priority List.
Demand for entries is going to be huge!! For more information on the entry process and how to register on the “priority list” visit our website www.southernstorm.co.za