Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 164 December 2023 | Page 66

RUNNER ’ S HIGH

EXPLORING Exploring the Caves THE CAVES

Where : Oudtshoorn , Western Cape Event : Rhodes Dryland Traverse Photographer : OakPics Date : 4-7 November 2023
The Experience : While the Swartberg Mountains provide a stunning setting for four days of running at the Dryland Traverse , it ’ s hard not to talk about the prologue , which includes a short but spectacular section through the famous Cango Caves . This is a unique running experience that no other event in South Africa offers , and starts what is always a spectacular event on a high note . ( The dress-up themed Saturday night party , a . k . a . stage 3.1 , is another real highlight of this four-day adventure .)
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