Malibamat'so 15K Run

Malibamat’so 15K Run event takes place this year in APRIL 10th (SUNDAY, 07H00AM). Malibamat'so 15K Run it’s a high altitude running and walking event located in the Kingdom of Lesotho (Leribe District), a country geographically enclaved within the border of South Africa. Location of the event is renowned for pleasant environment, scenic natural water features and clean air.

The race is derived from the indigenous river name of Malibamat’so, a seSotho name which loosely translates to “black river”. The river flows southwards past the villages of Ha Lejone, Mamohau and Mphorosane, through Katse Dam and eventually joining Senqu River 5km northeast of Mohlanapeng. Senqu River channeled water to Mohale Dam, which is connected to Katse Dam by a 32km long tunnel. From Katse Dam as the transfer reservoir, water is funneled through an 82km underground tunnel which passes mid-way the Muela Hydropower Station into the Ash River Outfall at Clarens (Free State, South Africa). Muela Hydropower Station generates and supply electricity in Lesotho for domestic use. From Ash River Outfall, water flows along a succession of natural waterways into the Vaal Dam, the main reservoir in the industrialized and rapidly expanding economic powerhouse of Gauteng Province (South Africa). 

The 15km challenging route it’s an open road, running against the backdrop of incredible scenery of mountainous horizons hugging the river flow path. Starting at Mphorosane Soccer Ground, the route immediately takes you 1,2km downhill to an iconic landmark of Malibamat’so Bridge. The bridge is an 86m high Box Girder stretching 465m long with a 10,5m wide deck, it also rests on 9 spectacular piers. From the bridge, runners will explore great views of visible cluster of circular Katse Fish Farms that produces finest trout for which Lesotho is famed. Thereafter the twists and turns routes begins between the mountain and river, passing the 4km mark at 132kV Katse Dam Intake Substation and the entrance to Katse Fish Farms. As the route begins an uphill grind at 6km mark, runners will slowly turn to a flat surface that venture past Mamohau Hospital by 10km mark. Runners then veers off to the final 5km push towards a nail-biting finish line inside Ha Lejone Soccer Ground, where they are met with roaring vuvuzelas and ululating spectators.  The Ha Lejone Soccer Ground sits at an altitude of 2150m above sea level. Parking available next to Ha Lejone Soccer Ground, inside Umbrella Guest House, Chocks Guest House & Motebong Lodge. Taxis and Buses available to ferry runners/walkers at Mphorosane starting point. COME AND EXPERIENCE AFRICA'S 'KINGDOM IN THE SKY'!! #HUGAMOUNTAIN