Merrell Adventure Racing Team

Team Merrell is an adventure racing team that represents Merrell in endurance events and shares the brand’s commitment to determination, integrity and performance. Racing as Team Merrell since 2010, the team competes in demanding multi-day races across varied terrain, combining navigation, stamina and teamwork. Its members have taken part in international competitions, including the Adventure Racing World Championships and events such as Expedition Africa, XPD and Patagonia Expedition Race.

At the 2023 Adventure Racing World Championships in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, Team Merrell completed an approximately 840-kilometre course in 151.5 hours, placing 11th and finishing as the first South African team. The race tested competitors with long legs, diverse landscapes and extreme heat and cold. The team’s website shares race reports, athlete reflections, archived news, photographs and team profiles, offering insight into its training and competition experiences. Merrell is identified as the team’s title sponsor, providing continued support and guidance, while Black Diamond South Africa and Ocean Eyewear are also acknowledged as product sponsors.