Cardio-vascular fitness is essential for mountaineering. So run. But running in Accra is not always fun. Traffic, garbage, heat, etc. make it sometimes a less desirable experience. But you still need to run.

Consequently, at least once every six weeks we offer you the opportunity to run in nature. We have a series of trail runs with varying distances and levels of difficulty. 

To participate, you need to be a regular runner already and you need to be sure-footed and have experience running off-trail.

GM Trail Runs

What you need

• pair of good running shoes, preferably trail running shoes for better grip
• camel pack or small backpack with an inlet for the hydration pack
• sun protection ( hat & lotion )
• depending on the distance: energy bars, etc. 

for the longer, more difficult trail runs,
we reserve the right to deny participation if

– the participant is unknown to us
– we find the footwear unsuitable
– the participant cannot carry enough water

• start with an easy trail run and move up
• some of the more difficult trail runs do not offer the possibility to stop and wait for the group to return nor do they offer the possibility to turn around
• do not underestimate the heat
• a trail run guide can at any time reduce the pace to accommodate slower runners
• we run as a group and return as group
• our trail run guides carry first aid packs