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Lievland Wine Farm the venue for 2012 Impi Challenge

The Impi Challenge, which first launched in 2009, is an event like no other. Not a race but a challenge, Impi is an adventure of the mind and body for over 2 000 brave participants who have already proved their prowess by battling their way to the front of a 6 000 strong online queue to secure their entries on ticket sales day.

Impi is not about winning or losing, but rather about finishing with your head held high in the knowledge that you have tackled your fears head on and come out muddy, battered, bruised but victorious... as the ultimate Impi warrior.

Set in the pristine wilderness of Lievland Wine Farm near Stellenbosch on 20 October 2012, this exhilarating 12km obstacle course trail run with around 20 different obstacles - designed by an ex SA Special Forces commander - will test your all-round strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie.

Entertainment for visitors

This year's Impi Challenge sees the introduction of the first ever Impi Fest, sponsored by SAB and Spur, and held at Lievland Wine Estate. The fest will kick-off at 1:00pm with GoodHope FM's Guy McDonald as MC, live bands including local chart-toppers iScream and The Chocolate Stix, DJ's, an SAB beer tent, big screen TV's, a food and wine village, Impi Games Kraal with various obstacles for those less daring than the Impi Challengers, and much more.

Impi Fest tickets went on sale for R60 each from 3 September, with an option to purchase a one way or return bus pass at an additional R60 or R120 to avoid overindulgent driving after the festival.

Visit www.impichallenge.co.za, any New Balance store or Hudsons Burger Joint restaurant to purchase tickets. For more details and updates visit impichallenge.

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