Whale of Trail
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Whale of Trail : Merrell Whale Of Trail
Whale of Trail is a trail running event held in the De Hoop Marine Reserve in South Africa. The event includes a long ultra trail and a shorter trail run, plus a multi-day guided option.
Race formats listed:
- 53 km Trail Ultra Run
- 37 km Trail Run
- Whale Journey: the 53 km route run over two days with three nights of fully catered accommodation for a maximum of 12 participants
Entries for the event open 15 October 2026. The event page highlights the local whale population, noting that an official aerial survey counted 1,114 Southern Right Whales in the De Hoop Marine Reserve on a race day in August 2018. The organisers present the De Hoop trail as a prominent land-based whale-watching location.
Additional resources linked by the organisers include race routes and maps for the 53 km and 37 km courses, race rules and regulations, race results, a race gallery, and training information. The event is associated with Merrell and is scheduled for 21 August 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.