Marloth Mountain Challenge
05-Oct-2019 Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa
Mountains Race
55KM / 34Miles
1 Day
Alternate Distances: 35KM/22M
24KM/15M
DIFFICULTY
Advanced
The Swellendam Hiking Trail is one of South Africa’s most sought-after hiking trails; a true six-day mountain wilderness experience through the magnificent Swellendam Mountains.
This hallowed ground has received the green light for an iconic trail run we have dubbed the Marloth Mountain Challenge Ultra Skymarathon® (MMC). This is your chance to experience pure mountain running nirvana.
87% of this epic race distance is on remote mountain hiking trail and, with 3 494m of vertical height gain over the entire distance, is not for the inexperienced solo mountain runner.
The Swellendam Hiking Trail is one of South Africa’s most sought-after hiking trails; a true six-day mountain wilderness experience through the magnificent Swellendam Mountains.
The MMC Solo Ultra Skymarathon® is a qualifying race for The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc® and will give you one point toward qualification. It is also part of the SA Skyrunner® Series and is the only ultra in South Africa that form part of the Skyrunner® Series.