50kms. 3 countries. 1 initiative

On 12 September 2026, Jean-Paul Bigaignon & Dario Mumenthaler will take on the Mont aux Sources 50km Ultra Trail in the Drakensberg, their first ultra marathon, with challenging climbs, steep descents and altitudes reaching around 3,000m.

But this challenge is about more than running 50km. They are taking on this personal challenge to raise awareness and funds for the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), supporting people across South Africa who are facing difficult and often invisible Mental Health struggles.

Every day, people reach out to SADAG feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, in crisis or thinking about Suicide. Through its 24/7 Toll-free Helplines, trained Volunteer Counsellors, Support Groups and Mental Health outreach programmes, SADAG provides people with the support, guidance and hope they need.

We all face moments when life feels overwhelming. Through this run, they hope to remind people that it’s okay to ask for help, and no one should have to face difficult m...