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The Best Running Trails in Limpopo (South Africa)

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  • Iron Crown Half Marathon 2012

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    near Weighton, Limpopo (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    13.20mi
    Elevation +
    2838f
    TrailRank
    31
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    A great offroad run up to the highest point in Limpopo. The first 6km are on dirt road and then the single trail starts for 4km up the mountain. Unfortunately it was misty and chilly up at the top so we could not see muc...

  • Foskor Open Pit Race 2011

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    near Phalaborwa, Limpopo (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    13.30mi
    Elevation +
    715f
    TrailRank
    30
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    They started mining the pit in 1966 and stopped in 1978. Mining started again in 1994. They mine phosphate for fertilizer. It is currently 200m deep. This puts you 200m above sea level. In 30 years time it will be 641m d...

  • Marakele marathon

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    near Hartbeesbult, Limpopo (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    25.89mi
    Elevation +
    2126f
    TrailRank
    30
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    The first 7km are on dirt road and fairly flat. You then start the climbing until halfway. At about 12km the road is tarred all the way to the 21km mark. There are some really tough pulls up to 21km. Once there you turn ...

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  • Tshipishe

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    near Tshipise, Limpopo (South Africa)
    Author
    kilómetros para el mundo
    Distance
    8.99mi
    Elevation +
    295f
    TrailRank
    22
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    Tshipishe is a village North Southafrica. It's not very touristy. In this track we started on our lodge (Tshipishe Forever Resort) and after surrounded it (pic.1), we went surrounding the hill twice. On our way back we ...

  • Exxaro Mogol marathon 2015

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    near Onverwacht, Limpopo (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    26.45mi
    Elevation +
    650f
    TrailRank
    22

    A 3.5 hour trip north of Johannesburg via Modimolle and Vaalwater and you get to Lephalale. Eskom is building its newest power station, Medupi, outside of town. Look at for the game in the various reserves on the road b...

  • Two Countries half marathon

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    near Messina, Limpopo (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    13.14mi
    Elevation +
    479f
    TrailRank
    16

    Not as strenuous as the full marathon but the heat gets to you. The route covers the last 10.5km of the marathon. First half of the race is gently downhill followed by a gentle climb back to the finish.

  • Polokwane parkrun

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    near Annadale, Limpopo (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    3.07mi
    Elevation +
    36f
    TrailRank
    16
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    A flat two lap run around the park on a dirt road. A fairly even running surface. There is a slight bump as you "climb" up to the edge of the dam.

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