Highlands Trout - Lesotho Mountain Challenge 2015
Date: 28th February 2015
Imagine running over crystal waters, in vivid green valleys under the big sky of the Mountain
Kingdom… This is the 2015 Highland’s Trout Mountain Challenge:
Boost your Two Oceans and Comrades ambitions with this high-altitude training opportunity, as
Katse’s optimal elevation provides the ideal setting to improve your running.
With stirring hills, the marathon & half-marathon routes can claim to be some of the toughest
African road races. Feel the warmth of the Basotho people and Katse community pull you onwards
through majestic mountain scenery:
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Run across the highest dam wall in Southern Africa - At 185m, a unique sensation
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Ideal Two Oceans training run and Comrades Qualifier (Altitude of 2000-2500 metres)
Lesotho supplies Gauteng with fresh water through the Lesotho Highlands water project and the
crystal waters of Katse dam, an engineering masterpiece. Runners and non-runners alike can
enjoy:
1. The fascinating tour of Katse dam wall
2. Fly-fishing for indigenous Yellowfish & Rainbow Trout
3. Boat cruises on Katse, Pony-trekking and bird watching (with Bearded Vultures, Drakensberg
Rock-jumpers & Ground Woodpeckers)
4. A Botanical garden filled with indigenous species (like the rare and beautiful Spiral Aloe)
Enjoy a memorable experience for your whole family & a weekend away that every runner will be
inspired by.
*Please note:
Border Crossing requires a valid passport - also
There is no reliable fuel in Lesotho so ensure your car has a full tank when crossing the border.
Speed limits in all village areas are 50km/h.
It is 150 km from Ficksburg border to Katse Dam – BUT due to mountain passes this will take 3
hours travel time.