Of the relative multitude of occasions accessible to the dynamic South African populace there are 5 widely acclaimed occasions worth partaking in, in the event that not to contend, maybe only for the unadulterated experience and challenge of crossing the end goal. Be cautioned, these occasions require a serious measure of preparing and are not focused toward the ‘end of the week fighter’.
The Comrades Marathon
Discipline: Road Running
Date: June
The Challenge: +-90 km
Area: Kwa Zulu Natal
Begin: Durban or Pietermartizburg
Finish: Durban/Pietermartizburg
Detail: Alternates between https://www.koobit.com/glasgow-clan-v-nottingham-panthers-e9501 a difficult and downhill run among Durban and Pietermaritzburg. More than 11 000 sprinters partake. First occurred in 1921.
The Cape Argus Cycle Tour
Discipline: Road Cycling
Date: March
The Challenge: 1 Day, 105km
Area: Western Cape
Begin: Cape Town City Center
Finish: Greenpoint Cape Town
Detail: The universes biggest independently planned cycle race with up to 35 00 cyclists participating. Popular for its staggering landscape with feature being Champan’s Peak which offers clearing perspectives on the Atlantic Ocean.
The Midmar Mile
Discipline: Swimming
Date: February
The Challenge: 1 mile or 1 600 meters
Area: Kwa Zulu Natal
Begin: Midmar Dam
Finish: Midmar Dam
Detail: This is the universes biggest vast water swimming drawing in 17 000 swimmers. The 2008 occasion race the 35 Midmar Mile to happen.
The Dusi Canoe Marathon
Discipline: Canoeing
Date: January
The Challenge: 3 days, 120km
Area: Kwa Zulu Natal
Begin: Pietermartizburg
Finish: Durban
Detail: Attracts 2000 paddlers
Occasion: Sani 2 C
Discipline: Mountain Biking
Date: March
The Challenge: 3 days; 4525 meters joined climb; 260km
Area: Kwa Zulu Natal
Begin: Underberg
Finish: Scottborough ocean side; South Coast
Detail: Teams of 2 with a restricted field of 500 groups because of strategic impediments. For a more outrageous MTB occasion pick the Cape Epic (9 days +-900km).