Ultra-Trail Drakensberg

Himeville, South Africa
26-27 Apr, 2024 (Fri - Sat)

Trail running

25 km, 36 km, 65 km, 104 km, 163 km

Price from
63 USD
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About the event

Welcome international travelers to the Ultra-Trail® Drakensberg, a celebration of trail running set in the breathtaking Maloti-Drakensberg Park. With routes ranging from 160km to 25km, this festival offers something for every level of runner. Experience the raw beauty of the Southern Drakensberg as you take on iconic landmarks like Sani Pass, Twelve Apostles, and Rhino Peak. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural and natural heritage of the area, as the Giants Cup Trail forms the backbone of four of the five courses. This World Heritage Site boasts stunning landscapes and ancient Sanrock art, reflected in our event's logo, the Running Man. Join us for an unforgettable mountain running experience at the Ultra-Trail® Drakensberg.

Races offered by this event

You have 4 weeks to prepare

UTD160

26 Apr, 2024 (Fri) - 06:30
Trail running
163 km
4500 m of elevation gain
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail
Mountain range
Nature
Sunset
Waterfalls
Wine
Beer
Downhill
Forest
Grass
Mud
Night
River
Scenic
Valley
Lakeside
Rural
Single track
Wildlife

GCU65

27 Apr, 2024 (Sat)
Trail running
65 km
1900 m of elevation gain
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail
Extreme
Point to point
Mountain range
Nature
Waterfalls
Beer
Wine
Downhill
Forest
Grass
River
Scenic
Valley
Rural
Single track
Wildlife

UTD100

27 Apr, 2024 (Sat) - 06:00
Trail running
104 km
3400 m of elevation gain
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail
Extreme
Point to point
Timed
Mountain range
Nature
Waterfalls
Wine
Beer
Downhill
Forest
Grass
Mud
River
Valley
Lakeside
Rural
Single track
Wildlife

DRJ25

27 Apr, 2024 (Sat) - 09:00
Trail running
25 km
805 m of elevation gain
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail
Timed
Mountain range
Nature
Waterfalls
Wine
Beer
Downhill
Forest
Grass
River
Scenic
Valley
Single track
Wildlife

SDR36

27 Apr, 2024 (Sat)
Trail running
36 km
1100 m of elevation gain
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail
Extreme
Point to point
Mountain range
Nature
Sunset
Waterfalls
Wine
Beer
Downhill
Forest
Grass
Night
River
Scenic
Valley
Rural
Single track
Wildlife

Course details

Course highlights

UTD160 Skirting escarpment, ridgeline running in Lesotho, transnational loops, tagging Hodgsons’s Peak and farmland running through the night before joining the company of the other races. The majority of the Giant's Cup Trail is the jewel of the trail, 60km of flowing terrain. The course turns at Stromness, before heading down towards Glencairn Farm. One hundred miles of pure mountain views. UTD100 Starting at Silverstreams, the course undertakes the full Giant’s Cup Trail, featuring more mountain running than previous years. Runners climb the Twelve Apostles, along Khanti Ridge and down past Salt and Pepper Aid Station before making their way down to Glencairn Farm. GCU65 The Race Start at Silverstreams sends runners onto the famous Giant’s Cup Trail. Panoramic views, flowing trails over & through high mountains with valleys featuring streams and pools and weathered rock formations await on this world-renowned trail. The trail turns off at Stromness Trail, heading down towards the finish at Glencairn farm. SDR36 A start at Castleburn, the race is a sunset chase over the striking second half of the Giant’s Cup Trail, turning off at Stromness, navigating down, skipping the Gorge, setting this one up as a furiously fast and flowing race. DRJ25 Starting at the Premier Resort Hotel, the first climb up takes runners past the Salt and Pepper Aid Station on their way to the Waterfall. A sting of an ascent awaits, sending them over Stromness, through Sani Valley Gate and onto the finish line. UTD is based at Glencairn Farm on Sani Pass road.

Start address

Sani Mountain Lodge, Sani Top, Lesotho

Finish address

Glencairn Farm sani2c Start, 9th St, Randburg, South Africa

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Goodie bag
Official Race Garment
Lesotho Sim Card
Shuttle to Start Line
Medical Assistance

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