Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon

Itinerary 2010 (depending on which itinerary is booked)

Thursday, 14 October

  • Accommodation reserved at the Peermont Metcourt Hotel, Johannesburg on a twin-share, room only basis.
  • Any extras (meals, drinks, telephone calls, etc.) are for your account and to be settled at the hotel before checking out.
  • Physical Address: 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park
  • Telephone: +27 11 928 1000, Fax: +27 11 928 1001
  • There is a complimentary shuttle from O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg International Airport to the Peermont Metcourt.  The Hotel Shuttle can be found outside terminal 2A, International arrivals at the designated Hotel “pick up” and “drop off” point situated outside the terminal buildings opposite the Airport Inter-Continental Hotel.
  • Directions from International Arrival Terminal to Shuttle pick up - As you exit the Terminal turn left. The intercontinental Hotel will be on your right hand side across the drop off lanes.  At the first pedestrian crossing you will see a sign “PUBLIC TRANSPORT”. Continue going through the Car Hire Foyer. Upon exiting the building you will enter the shuttle pick up area were all hotel shuttles would be.
  • Genevieve, who is also one of your physios during the event, will be waiting at or close by the Information Counter at the Arrivals Hall at Terminal 2 from 07:30 to 11:00 to assist in directing you to the pickup point of the shuttle bus.  She will be wearing the grey crew t-shirt with the leopard logo on the back.
  • See the Peermont Metcourt’s website on www.emperorspalace.co.za and then click on “Hotels” for facilities. 

Friday, 15 October 

IMPORTANT!!  IF YOU ARE ARRIVING WITH YOUR OWN TRANSPORT, COME TO THE AUGRABIES FALL LODGE FIRST TO COLLECT YOUR CHALET KEY AND CAR STICKERS.  THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 15:00.   DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO THE PARK. (THE LODGE IS ONLY 4KM FROM THE PARK.)

  • 06:00  Meet in the parking area at the Peermont Metcourt to load the baggage on the bus.
  • 06:30  Bus departs Peermont Metcourt, Johannesburg.
  • Light breakfast and lunch packs will be served on the bus.
  • 17:00  Arrive at Augrabies Falls National Park and collect a map and chalets keys from JJ and Famie, who will be waiting in the parking area.
  • Accommodation booked on a sharing basis at the Augrabies Falls National Park.
  • 19:00  Typical South African ‘potjie’ dinner.

Saturday, 16 October

  • 08:30  Breakfast, briefing and equipment checks.  Bring your packed running pack including all you are running with (food, compulsory items, clothing, etc).  Make sure you have all your compulsory items.
  • Goodies bags will be handed out for all the participants, which will also include the route booklet. 
  • 09:30  Briefing followed by equipment and medical checks. 
  • You will receive a packed lunch.
  • Rest of the day at leisure.
  • 13:00  Meet at the car park for those who have booked to go on the game drive.  This is limited to 60 people so must let Nadia know beforehand
  • 18:30  Dinner.
  • Accommodation booked on a sharing basis at the Augrabies Falls National Park.

Sunday, 17 October

  • 06:15  Take your luggage which is going to be locked away for the duration of the event to the Car Park to be loaded into the bus.  Make sure this is clearly labeled with your name and bib number.  Two baggage labels are included in your information wallet.  Please ensure that you sign in your luggage. 
  • 09:00  Start of the 11th Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon.  

Sunday, 17 October to Saturday, 23 October

  • Each day is detailed on the race program which you will receive at registration.

Saturday, 23 October

  • Staggered start for the last leg.
  • 11:00 to 14:00 – Participants finishing the race. 
  • Light lunch (sandwiches) and refreshments will be available.  Refreshments can be signed for and paid for that evening.  Rest of day at leisure.
  • After everyone has finished the race, sign and collect your luggage and collect your chalet keys.
  • 18:30  Dinner.
  • Accommodation Augrabies Falls National Park

Sunday, 24 October

  • 09:30 – Brunch
  • Rest of the day at leisure.
  • 16:30 – Prize giving function and dinner.
  • Accommodation Augrabies Falls National Park

Monday, 25 October

  • 07:00  Meet at the Car Park for return trip to Johannesburg.
  • 07:30  Bus departs Augrabies Falls National Park.  Please do not be late.
  • Light breakfast and lunch packs will be served on the bus.
  • 18:30 - Arrive at the Peermont Metcourt.
  • Accommodation has been reserved at the Peermont Metcourt, Johannesburg on your behalf on a twin-share, bed and breakfast basis. 
  • Any extras (meals, drinks, telephone calls, etc.) are for your own account

For international participants making use of the bus transfers to and from Augrabies it is recommended to overnight in Johannesburg on 25 October.  It is not advisable to book a flight to leave Johannesburg on the same day in case of a delay due to unforeseen circumstances which will result in missing your return flight.