Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon
Sep 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon
Augrabies
South Africa
Entry Fee $1800
(Lowest or Early Registration)
Entry Fee 2 $2500
(Highest or Late Registration)
Prize Money: no
Distance(s):
- 250K
Type: Ultra
Participant Limit: 150
First Year of the Event: 2000
Description:
250km, 7-day, 6-stage Self-sufficient foot race. The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM) is an adventurous foot race held annually in October. This extreme sports event is a 7 day self-sufficient race, covering an approximate total distance of 250 km. Known as the ‘Big Daddy’ in international running circles, KAEM takes place in the Kalahari Desert in the proximity of the Augrabies Falls on the Orange River. The route traverses the Augrabies Falls National Park, Daberas as well as private farmlands. This unique and contrasting environment with average day temperatures reaching in excess of 40 degrees Celsius and dropping to below 5 degrees Celsius at night presents a daunting challenge to the extreme athlete and determined adventurer alike. Participants must carry all their supplies, clothes and compulsory safety/survival equipment for the duration of the event. Overnight shelter in camps and water, which is strictly controlled and distributed during the race, is supplied. In addition, professional medical backup as well as sports physios are available and form part of the crew.
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Past Event Dates
Held on Sep 12, 2024
Held on Sep 28, 2023
Held on Oct 06, 2022
Held on Oct 15, 2021
Held on Oct 29, 2020
Held on Oct 10, 2019
Held on Oct 18, 2018
Held on Oct 26, 2017
Held on Oct 13, 2016
Held on Oct 29, 2015
Held on Oct 16, 2014
Held on Oct 24, 2013
Held on Oct 25, 2012
Held on Oct 20, 2011
Held on Oct 21, 2010
Held on Oct 08, 2009
Held on Oct 16, 2008
Held on Oct 25, 2007
Held on Oct 05, 2006
Held on Oct 27, 2005
Held on Oct 28, 2004
Held on Oct 16, 2003
Held on Oct 31, 2002
Held on Oct 18, 2001
Held on Oct 12, 2000