Diehards prove that the ridiculous isnât always impossibleStefan de Villiers
The race served as a qualifier for the Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc scheduled to take place in Chamonix, France, in August this year.
One hundred miles, or 160 kilometres, is a long drive, an even longer bike ride, and for many, an unthinkable distance to run.
It is said to undoubtedly be one of the most ridiculous things you can put your body through. It takes patience, grit and experience to conquer the countless scenarios that might cross your path.
A total of 37 runners, however, still lined up at the quaint old gold-mining town of Pilgrimâs Rest, to undertake this mammoth journey before the cut-off time of 44 hours. Ultimately, due to the nature of the run, only 26 diehards made the cut.