Hosted by Maliba Lodge, the Lesotho Ultra Trail is the epitome of high altitude trail racing in Southern Africa. Held on the rugged mountain foot paths and ancient herder trails of the Ts’ehlanyane National Park, this 50km course has been effortlessly integrated into the surrounding landscape by event organisers KZN Trail Running, which boasts almost 3000m of vertical gain and sweeping mountain vistas.
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Lesotho Ultra 2018 – Everything about the Event
Lesotho Ultra is an annual event held in Lesotho is a 50km/38km trail run through the Maluti Mountain Range in Lesotho. It is hosted at Maliba Mountain Lodge, Lesotho’s only 5* lodge and located…
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The Raidlight Rush – Lesotho Ultra 2018
After the Big Event of Lesotho Ultra Trail, Raid light Rush Event takes place at Maliba Lodge. It is a fun challenge that involves participants from the race, spectators, staff members – whoever feels…
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Lesotho Ultra Trail 2017 – From The Team
“Tough ultra-endurance athletes take on the Malutis Now known as one of Southern Africa’s toughest 50km and 38km courses, Lesotho Ultra Trail goes into its 5th year in 2017 attracting a top class local…
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Lesotho Ultra Trail Press release 2016
Lesotho trail run gathers huge international field On Saturday the 26th November 2016, Lesotho Ultra Trail is expecting its largest field on the start line as it enters its fourth year, in addition to athletes…
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Lesotho Ultra Trail 2016
The Maluti Mountains The Lesotho Ultra Trail (LUT) is Africa’s First Ultra Sky marathon which takes place in the heart of the Maluti Mountains. The Lesotho Highlands consists of some the best terrain in…
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Trail Running – 10 tips to run downhill faster
Trail Running – 10 tips to run downhill faster Line. Flow. Rhythm… Descending skills are what separate exceptional trail runners from good ones (Red Bull; 2015). With LUT2015 on its way, these tips may…
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5 Simple Tricks To Make You A Better Runner Running is a mental sport. At times, negative thoughts can get in the way of a potentially great day on the trails and…
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The Benefits of Altitude Training for Non-Pro Runners
The Benefits of Altitude Training for Non-Pro Runners Training at altitude–that is, between 6,000 and 10,000 feet above sea level–is like a legal performance enhancer, thanks to its ability to boost oxygen-carrying red blood…
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Highs and Hypos: Conquering the Lesotho Ultra Trail
Highs and Hypos: Conquering the Lesotho Ultra Trail Photo by Terence Vrugtman, AdventureLife: www.AdventureLife.co.za…
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The “Roof of Africa” circular route should not be confused with the endurance race of the same name, as it refers to a complete circuit/loop encompassing the towns of Mokhotlong, Thaba-Tseka, Katse Dam, Pitseng,…
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The Sani Stagger Endurance Race
The Sani Stagger is known as ‘The Ultimate Endurance Race” and is an annual event run along the famous Sani Pass in the Southern Drakensberg. A famous entry point into Lesotho from South Africa’s…