John & Mark Collins | Founding Brothers of the Otter African Trail Race

This is a story of adventure, brotherhood, endurance-sport, resilience, pushing limits, and immersing oneself in nature. It speaks of the Garden Route and Tsitsikamma’s trails' remoteness, vastness, and the humility of a 42km pristine-coastline run. It's the story of The Otter African Trail Race; an unparalleled event.

The Faces Media team, with videographer Damien Schumann, joined brothers John and Mark Collins to capture the Otter Trail's evolution into a renowned one-day race.

At its core, the Otter African Trail Race champions the protection of the Garden Route National Park and Tsitsikamma’s trails. The enduring message of the race is to leave the environment improved by participating. This truth has guided both brothers, John and Mark, since the race's inception. They share their Otter journey, highlighting that trail running transcends sport – as it's a movement which seeks to actively nurture these cherished and pristine spaces.