Oorlogskloof: it is a name that conjures up images of man versus nature in a visceral battle where indomitable spirit faces off against the harshness of the elements. This is true for this 42km ultra run, which delivered big on all fronts – unbeatable landscape, super-technical terrain, kick-ass competitors and a level of ‘realness’ one seldom finds at an event of this calibre. This will undoubtedly become one of the benchmark trail runs in SA, so make sure you do not miss this out-of-your-skin experience next year …

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