The Merrell Transkei is a 100km Adventure Race. Teams are expected to complete the course within 24 hours with the winning team finishing between 16-18 hours. The race is unmarked and teams are expected to be able to race from Checkpoint to Checkpoint with a map and compass (self-navigation).

The 2022 Merrell Transkei Tuff, will feature on the ARWS – Africa Series Calendar, where teams can earn points and potentially win an entry into the Adventure Racing World Champs.