rhodes
Is a small village in the Eastern Cape Highlands, on the close to the Southern Border of Lesotho. It has less than 1 500 inhabitants, most of whom are dependent on farming or tourism for survival.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Are mainly the spectacular scenery, challenging mountain pass drives, beautiful alpine flowers and fly fishing for wild spawned trout in over 400km of crystal clear streams.
The Rhodes Trail Run takes place annually in the winter school holidays. This is the height of winter and it is not unusual for runners to experience snow, wind, rain and a little sunshine.
Click on the link above to view the Snow Report Webcam looking out from Walkerbouts
Please note: Fuel is not available in Rhodes. Please fill up your tank and/or containers before taking the gravel roads to the village. Barkly East, Khowa(Eliot), Maclear and Mount Fletcher have fuel stations.
the organisers
Rudi and Heather have been living permanently in Rhodes since the beginning of 2022. They choose Rhodes for the superb fly fishing opportunities in the area. When the Raubenheimers approached them to take over the organization of the run, it was the last thing they were expecting. Despite not being trail runners themselves, they believe that the strong partnerships established by the Raubenheimers as well as their extensive project management experience will result in ongoing successful events.
Guiding principles for the Rhodes Trail Run
