Live Adventure Zimbabwe

THEY'VE DONE IT!!! 🇿🇼
The last leg: 23.2 km to reflect on every step, every landscape, and every encounter! The MDS journey of 271.5 km is complete.

Richard "Roo" Kennaird finishes 584th overall in a time of 49:17:22 and 72 in his age group category.

Luke Hook completes his 271.5km journey in 1139 place overall in a time of 67:20:19 🏆🙏🏻🇿🇼 and 146 in his age group ranking.

Well done champs 🏆

Good luck to the Summit or Plummet legends and 🇿🇼 Running the 40th edition of the Marathon des Sables legendary 250km in 6 stages. A fully self supported race.

Follow the
Live tracking 👇🏻

Luke Hook https://marathondessables.v3.livetrail.net/en/2026/runners/1340?raceId=mds

Roo Kennaird
https://marathondessables.v3.livetrail.net/en/2026/runners/1473?raceId=mds

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🐾🔥 BLUE CROSS ZIMBABWE 2026 – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 🔥🐾

The wait is over. Entries are officially open for the SPCA Blue Cross Zimbabwe 2026 — one of the country’s most iconic endurance challenges.

This is not just a race. It’s a 500km journey across Zimbabwe, from the Save–Runde confluence in the Lowveld to the summit of Mount Nyangani — all in support of animal welfare and the SPCA.

🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Choose Your Challenge

Whether you’re cycling, running, walking, riding enduro, or taking part in a relay — there’s a place for you on the Blue Cross.

Cyclists: Typically complete the route over ~6 days, finishing at Nyangani Car Park before summit day
Runners & Walkers (Solo/Relay): Flexible start schedules depending on pace and format
Enduro & Quad Bikes: Follow their own structured timelines

👉 The beauty of Blue Cross? Start dates vary by discipline and ability — but everyone must reach Nyangani in time for the final summit together.

📅 Summit Day (All Participants): Monday 10th August 2026

❤️ Why Do It?
Every kilometre you cover helps raise vital funds to support SPCA centres across Zimbabwe, ensuring animals have a chance at care, protection, and dignity.

This is endurance with purpose.

💪 What to Expect
500km of remote, raw Zimbabwe
Riverbeds, mountains, forests, and rural communities
Camp life, teamwork, and unforgettable sunsets
A challenge that will test — and change — you

📝 ENTER NOW
Secure your place and start your journey:
👉 https://forms.gle/n5h3wTB3psXmedB87

“Who cares, wins.”

🦏 DONATE BIG — WIN BIG 🦏

We’re launching our biggest conservation draw yet, raising funds and awareness for Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservancy.

This is your chance to support wildlife protection and win some incredible experiences.

💰 Donate from just $10 to enter
Every $10 donation = 1 entry into the draw
The more you donate, the more chances you have to win.

👉 Enter here:
https://forms.gle/nNJFN3bT3Wh56Gud6

Current Prize List

🥇 1st Prize – Rhino Capture & Collaring Experience at Imire
🥈 2nd Prize – 2 nights for 2 at Sable Lodge, Imire
🥉 3rd Prize – 2 entries to RunImire 2027
🎁 4th Prize – RuNyanga Trail Hamper + entry to RuNyanga 2026/2027
🦏 5th Prize – LEGO Creator Rhino Set (for the kids)
⚡ 6th Prize – Revive Hydration Hamper
🧀 7th Prize – Waterwright Cheeseboard & Multitool
🥤 8th Prize – 1L Lizzard Isuzu Branded Flask
🥤 9th Prize – 1L Lizzard Imire Branded Flask

…and more prizes still to be announced.

All donations go directly to Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservancy, supporting wildlife monitoring, anti-poaching efforts, and habitat protection.

📅 The live draw will take place in July 2026, following the RunVumba event.

Run for wildlife.
Protect what matters.
And you might just win big along the way.

Massive congratulations to Kgomotso, winner of the Zambia Backyard Ultra beating his Zambian opponent Wilson with 31 loops 🎉, and a huge shoutout to Live adventure crew: Mazo finished his first 100km with 16 loops, and Titus completed 17 loops, beating his previous PB set in Zim at the

Makorokoto 🇿🇼 Living the adventure 👏🏻

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🇿🇼 🌍✨ Zimbabwe on the World Ultra Map! ✨🌍 🇿🇼

We’re proud to share that the RuNyanga Ultra Trail, proudly locally owned and hosted by Live Adventure Zimbabwe, has been featured in ULTRA: The World Atlas of Ultramarathons by Jen & Sim Benson. 📖🔥

Featured alongside Live Adventure South Africa's Addo Elephant Trail run, the oldest 100miler trail run in SA 🇿🇦🐘.

Two African ultras. Two unique companies. One shared passion for wild, world-class adventures. 🏔️🌿

📚 Get your copy of ULTRA here 👉 https://www.waterstones.com/book/ultra/jen-benson/sim-benson/9781788405775

Team Live Adventure Zimbabwe is on site and getting the course ready for the 2025 edition of the Isuzu RuNyanga Ultra Trail!

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