Showcasing the very best of desert trail running, the 40km Klipspringer Challenge provides runners with a fantastic balance. The race starts with some tough technical up-and-downs in the early sections as runners make their way along the canyon top, followed by a steep rocky climb down to the bottom of the canyon and some spectacularly brutal boulder hopping along the banks of the river as they make their way through the magnificent granite cliffs of the ancient Orange River Canyon.

The 21km Klipspringer Lite provides runners with a spectacular and challenging taste of true desert trail running. The course essentially follows the route of the Challenge for approximately 9km, throwing up some tough technical ups and downs in between some great running trails along the top of the canyon.