
Terrain @ 17.5km Start
The Discovery Surfers Challenge starts at the mouth of the Kwelera River, which is situated just north of East London. The race starts on a narrow gravel road, but soon ventures onto the beach where runners will be welcomed by rocks, loose boulders and stones, shingle and soft sand on the way past Rainbow Valley.
Terrain @ Gonubie River
The Gonubie River, the first of two meaningful rivers to be crossed, is encountered at about 6km into the race. Runners are diverted off Gonubie Beach past the caravan park and up a 350m hill behind the sand dune.
Terrain @ 10km
Gonubie Hotel is the start of the 10km Race. Participants continue all the way to Eastward HO, where they will be met with a tricky little path, loose stones and sea sand again.
Terrain @ Bonza Bay Mouth
The going gets a little easier on the approach to Bonza Bay, where the Quinera Lagoon is unlikely to be open.
Terrain @ 5km
The 5km race starts below the Blue Lagoon Hotel. Participants run away from the finish line toward the Bonza Bay River, turn around at a marker and make their way back to Nahoon Beach where another daring river crossing awaits before they make it to the finish line.
Terrain @ Nahoon River
The Nahoon River is the second of two meaningful rivers to be crossed but not to worry, we have teams ready to assist and help get you through. You’ve got this, the finish line is now in sight!
Terrain @ Finish Line
A mere 500m of beach running as you sprint to the finish line where crowds are ready to welcome you! This final stretch of sand can be soft and will test you all the way to the end.