Otter African Trail Run

Trail Running covering 42 km with up to 2,600 m D+ in Stormsrivier (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Location

Stormsrivier, Eastern Cape, South AfricaShow on map(34.0206° S, 23.9022° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +2,600 m

Otter African Trail Run is an endurance sporting event in Stormsrivier, Eastern Cape, ZA focused on Trail Running. Key features include City Run, Mountain, High Altitude, Nature & Off-Road.

The competition program features Otter Trail Marathon (42 km) (42 km, +2,600 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (otter.run).

Official website

Otter African Trail Run in Stormsrivier (Work: "Toubkal Orange", Photo: Anass ERRIHANI, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Toubkal Orange" · Photo: **Anass ERRIHANI** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Mountain High Altitude Nature & Off-Road

Races & distances (1)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Otter Trail Marathon (42 km)	Trail Running	42 km	+2,600 m	1,150 m - 2,242 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Otter Trail Marathon (42 km)42 km

Distance

42 km

Elevation gain

+2,600 m D+

Elevation loss

-2,600 m D-

Altitude range

1,150 m - 2,242 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

12.4 % / 22.3 %

Course format

Loop course

42 km+2,600 m D+Peak 2,242 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,242 m above sea level (+2,600 m D+, -2,600 m D-)

Peak: 2,242 m·at 10.9 km·Ø 12.4 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Otter African Trail Run take place?

Otter African Trail Run takes place in Stormsrivier, Eastern Cape, ZA (start area at coordinates 34.0206° S, 23.9022° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Otter African Trail Run?

The competition program features Otter Trail Marathon (42 km) (42 km, +2,600 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Otter African Trail Run?

The main competition (Otter Trail Marathon (42 km) over 42 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,600 m of elevation gain and -2,600 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,242 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Otter African Trail Run?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (otter.run).