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
Iogaga Summit
Distance: approx. 8 km Difficulty: difficult, partly very steep, difficult trail
Krobo Traverse
Distance: approx. 8 km Difficulty: moderate, partly very steep, mostly on-trail
Osuwangyo Standard
Distance: approx. 10 km ( 3.8 km uphill ) Difficulty: easy, moderately steep, on-trail
Around Iogaga
Distance: approx. 12 km Difficulty: easy, mostly on-trail, few moderate ascents
Around Kranbote
Distance: approx. 12 km Difficulty: easy, flat, mostly on-trail
Osuwangyo Traverse
Distance: approx. 12 km Difficulty: difficult, partly very steep, partly off-trail
Abutia
Distance: 14 km Difficulty: easy, mostly on trail, mostly flat
Across the plains
Distance: approx. 25 km Difficulty: easy, flat, off-trail
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