# The Rhino Run 2027

> The Rhino Run 2027 starts on 2 October 2027 in Windhoek, Namibia. The finish is in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa. The route is 3,050 km long with 30,000 m of climbing. Format: Race, on mixed surface, without a personal crew (unsupported). Registration is not open yet. All details come from the organiser, last checked on 2 November 2026.

Page: https://watt-the-f.com/en/calendar/rhino-run/ · German version: https://watt-the-f.com/kalender/rhino-run/

- Date: 2 October 2027
- Start: Windhoek, Namibia → Graaff-Reinet, South Africa
- Distance: 3,050 km · Climbing: 30,000 m
- Support: Unsupported · Race · Surface: Mixed
- Organiser: https://www.rhino-run.com/
- Source: https://www.rhino-run.com/ (last checked 2026-11-02)
- In the calendar: https://watt-the-f.com/en/calendar/?event=the-rhino-run-2027

## What it’s about

Around 3,050 km from Windhoek to Graaff-Reinet through desert, winelands and forest. Self-supported, with the option to skip the desert section.

Change according to the organiser: 2027 start in George (South Africa), finish in Windhoek; 2,464 km and 23,000 m of climbing according to the website. Registration: expression of interest only. Details on route and format according to the 2026 edition.

## Past editions

- 2026: 12 October 2026 · 3,050 km · Source: https://www.rhino-run.com/

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