Meet the Team.
Seven days. Two hundred fifty seven kilometers.
One untamed adventure through the heart of the wild.
Ready to meet the team?
Mark Bishop – Race Director
Says it all – thought it up and putting it together, having gained experience in running and helping put these types of events together around the world. 10 years dreaming about it and 3 years in the making.
Charl Moller – Technical, Communications and Logistics Co-ordinator
Very experienced ultra trail runner also having run events and helped putting them together around the world. IT and other skills, ensuring constant communications both for the media and for support. Making sure everyone and everything is in the right place at the right time.
Thias Taute – Adventure Advisor
‘Thias bring to the table his vast experience in adventure activities in the wild.’
The ‘Jack of all trades’ – advisor, problem solver, the ‘go-to man’ - for most things.
Grant Christie – Course Originator
Has traversed more mountains than most, hiked more paths than most – his critical input has helped shape the course.
Fixon Hlungwane – Community, Cultural and Conservation Liaison
Intricate environmental, community, cultural knowledge and communication skills – sees the big picture and instrumental in liaising with communities and stakeholders.
Sandy Sarantos – Volunteer Co-ordinator
Empathetic, great leader and ideal for co-ordinating and managing the volunteers.
Michelle Bishop – Camp Manager
Outstanding organising abilities, abilities, and immense hospitality experience. She will ensure fantastic camp layout and seamless set-up and break-down, together with the little extra value adds that she will bring into play.
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