Submitted by Wildrunner on 05 June 2025
Why Following an App Can Be a Bad Idea in the Mountains
In the age of smartphones and GPS, it’s tempting to rely solely on apps for navigation while trail running or hiking in the mountains. Apps like AllTrails, Gaia GPS, Komoot, and Strava Routes have made it easier than ever to discover new trails and plan routes. However, depending exclusively on these tools can lead to serious problems — and even life-threatening situations — when out in the wild.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 29 January 2025
Mountain running offers an exhilarating blend of physical challenge and natural beauty, especially when tackling steep climbs and navigating fast, technical descents. To master these aspects, it's essential to focus on specific techniques, draw inspiration from elite athletes, and incorporate targeted exercises to enhance stability and control.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 10 November 2020
Summer is coming in HOT which means a change in how we approach our training and racing. Physical activity in hotter temperatures loads the strain on your body and cardiovascular system. As your body temperature rises, your body reacts with increased sweat production, your heart rate increases and your blood vessels dilate.
Heat cramps occur when you lose too much fluid and electrolytes through sweating. This can occur during a run, or hours afterwards.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 02 July 2020
A combination of winter and Level 3 (at time of publication!) lockdown is the perfect time to get your stoke on with some mind blowing outdoor and adventure documentaries. We did a quick round up of five worth tagging. All currently available on Netflix.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 09 June 2020
By now, you will have concluded that the Helderberg Mountain Challenge won't be happening this weekend (13 June). The Helderberg Nature Reserve remains locked down in level 3.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 21 February 2020
Hosted by Wildrunner, the BOS Sport Mountain Challenge Series, is the only one of its kind in South Africa. A tough, pure mountain running series made up of three separate races; the Jonkershoek Mountain Challenge (JMC), the Helderberg Mountain Challenge (HMC) and the Marloth Mountain Challenge (MMC). Each event consists of a Lite, Extreme and Ultra distance race. To complete the series, participants must compete in the same distance category at each race.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 06 May 2019
The Jonkershoek Mountain Challenge was launched by Wildrunner in 2011, hot off the heels of the inaugural Helderberg Mountain Challenge in 2010. The opening JMC offer consisted of 30km, 21km and 11km routes combining the best of Cape Nature & Cape Pine properties in the then relatively unknown Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. 736 runners entered the opening event and for the next eight years, this Cape classic has been a firm favorite on the trail and mountain running calendar - becoming infamous from the get go!
Submitted by Wildrunner on 16 November 2018
Summer is coming in HOT which means a change in how we approach our training and racing. Physical activity in hotter temperatures loads the strain on your body and cardiovascular system. As your body temperature rises, your body reacts with increased sweat production, your heart rate increases and your blood vessels dilate.
Learn to manage the heat and you’ll find yourself able to go longer, faster, stronger over the trails during the hotter months.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 14 September 2018
There has been a lot of chat about compulsory kit lately. In our quest as trail runners to be as light and fast as we can possibly be, it is always worth remembering that the mountains and unpredictable weather have the final say.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 23 April 2018
Hosted by Wildrunner, the series is the only one of its kind in South Africa. A tough, pure mountain running series made up of three separate races; the Jonkershoek Mountain Challenge, (JMC), the Helderberg Mountain Challenge (HMC) and the Marloth Mountain Challenge (MMC). Each event consists of a Lite, Extreme and Ultra distance race. To complete the series, participants must compete in the same distance category at each race.
