The Ultimate Endurance Test is Here!
If you’re craving a true challenge, the Rusty Gate Challenge 50km ultra-marathon is the pinnacle of endurance. With a staggering 2,180m elevation gain, this is a race that will push even the toughest trail runners to their limits. Ready for the grind?
The adventure begins with a 3km climb straight up Rusty Gate Pass—just a taste of what’s to come. From the crest, the route transforms into a rollercoaster of forestry roads and rugged trails that lead you down to the breathtaking Theewaterskloof Dam.
After skirting the dam, the real climb begins: a relentless 13km ascent to the race’s high point, towering at 1,011m above sea level. And just when you think you’ve reached the top, the course throws in a jaw-dropping 4km loop in and out of a previously inaccessible gorge. Talk about earning those views!
From there, you’ll descend toward Boskloof Dam before tackling the infamous Rusty Gate Pass once again. As if that’s not enough, the race finishes with the steep, switchback-filled Rusty Gate Gorge Trail—a final test of strength and grit before you cross the finish line.
This is the ultra of ultras—a 50km adventure designed for the true endurance warriors. Ready to take on the ultimate challenge?
Let’s see who’s up for this beast! Details and entry in bio.
#RustyGateChallenge #TrailRunning #ElevationGain #GreytonTrails #21kmAdventure #RunWild #Greyton #GreytonTourism #GreytonAdventures
If you’re craving a true challenge, the Rusty Gate Challenge 50km ultra-marathon is the pinnacle of endurance. With a staggering 2,180m elevation gain, this is a race that will push even the toughest trail runners to their limits. Ready for the grind?
The adventure begins with a 3km climb straight up Rusty Gate Pass—just a taste of what’s to come. From the crest, the route transforms into a rollercoaster of forestry roads and rugged trails that lead you down to the breathtaking Theewaterskloof Dam.
After skirting the dam, the real climb begins: a relentless 13km ascent to the race’s high point, towering at 1,011m above sea level. And just when you think you’ve reached the top, the course throws in a jaw-dropping 4km loop in and out of a previously inaccessible gorge. Talk about earning those views!
From there, you’ll descend toward Boskloof Dam before tackling the infamous Rusty Gate Pass once again. As if that’s not enough, the race finishes with the steep, switchback-filled Rusty Gate Gorge Trail—a final test of strength and grit before you cross the finish line.
This is the ultra of ultras—a 50km adventure designed for the true endurance warriors. Ready to take on the ultimate challenge?
Let’s see who’s up for this beast! Details and entry in bio.
#RustyGateChallenge #TrailRunning #ElevationGain #GreytonTrails #21kmAdventure #RunWild #Greyton #GreytonTourism #GreytonAdventures