The 5th South African Addo Elephant 100Mile, 50Mile, 25Mile Trail Run 2009

02 May 2009
The Addo Elephant 100Mile and 50Mile Trail Runs are part of the Ultra Cup South Africa series.
Qualifying race for the North Face Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc.  To enrol for the UTMB® 2009, you need to have acquired a minimum of 4 points by having completed, in 2007 or in 2008 exclusively, with at the most a race with 1 point. Addo 100Miler Value - 3 Points - Addo 50 Miler Value - 1 Point.
Television Broadcast Times:
Mon, 07Jul - Channels SS5 & SS5A - 20h00 - Endurance Sport: Addo 100 Mile
Tue, 08Jul - Channels SS2 & SS2A - 04h00 - Endurance Sport: Addo 100 Mile
Wed, 09Jul - Channels SS5 & SS5A - 12h30 - Endurance Sport: Addo 100 Mile
Thu, 10Jul - Channels SS6 - 18h00 - Endurance Sport: Addo 100 Mile
Fri, 11Jul - Channels SS2 & SS2A - 23h00 - Endurance Sport: Addo 100 Mile
What the runners say.....

Thank you so much for making the race so awesome. (Debbie Paxton, 50M)

Thank you for such a wonderful walk last Friday - I don't think I've ever tested myself to such an extent and navigating my way through the 8km forest stretch, on my own, in the dark, was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life.  I loved every minute of it and you and your team made the whole thing smooth and trouble free what with the support along the way. (Lucy Rautenbach, 50M)

Thanks for allowing me to enjoy the best sporting experience of my life. It was ‘extreme’ in every way. Extreme climbing, views, descents, pain and pleasure - what a day to remember. (Mark Hunt, 50M)

Thanks again for a wonderful race. (Erika Fourie, 50M)

The race was absolutely wonderful, well organized with very friendly people throughout the course. Well done! (Pumza Zweni, 50M)

Many thanks to the organizers and all those people that spent so many hours out there on the refreshment tables; you were all great. (Yvonne Robson, 50M)

Thank you for an excellent run… I truly will never forget this experience! (Hannes Van Der Merwe, 100M)

The race was great. See you next year. (Reiner Stucky, 100M)

It is simply one of those “must do” runs that every ultra runner should put on their wish list. (Elvera Schwan, 50M)

It is truly a special environment and has got me keen to seek out as many trail runs as I can. (Andy Pons, 50M)

As a first timer I did not know what to expect but ended up thoroughly enjoying every aspect of the Addo run. (Neil Myburgh, 50M)

Well what can I say; I had a wonderful experience and enjoyed it thoroughly. (Richard Goodhead, 50M)

Thank you very much for a great race! (Miema Murray, 50M)

Seriously trail and incredible nature and scenery. I am definitely in line for the 100 miler next year! (Emily Lee, 50M)

Well chosen course, amazing seconding tables, great vibe out on the route, and of course your hotline to the elephants who acted as our welcoming party at the end made for an incredible day out! (Michelle du Toit, 50M)

You organized a superb experience for us all. From a runner's perspective this is one of the best races I have done! (Leo Rust, 100M)

I have never enjoyed a run (although it was more of a walk!) so much in my life! (Ad Cole, 50M)

Thanks a lot for everything it was a fantastic and good organized race. (Han Frenken, 50M)

Thanks again for an unforgettable experience. I will be back next year. (Mike Snyman, 50M)

Thanks again for an absolutely marvelously organised race. It was an incredible experience. (Walter Meyer, 50M)

What a day, what a race. Can’t wait for next year. (Laura Forster, 100M)

The  trail run was awesome,spectacular area, superbly organised, thanks once again. (Steve Pons, 50M)