Ultra-trail Drakensberg
26-28 apr 2024 (Fri - Sun)
163km, 104km, 65km, 36km, 25km
Join Ultra-trail Drakensberg
Ultra-Trail® Drakensberg is a festival of trail running with events of 160km, 100km, 65km, 36km and 25km. All events take place within the Southern area of Maloti-Drakensberg Park.
Incorporating and skirting some of the legendary features of the Southern Drakensberg such as Sani Pass, Twelve Apostles, Khanti Ridge, Gxalingenwa Gorge, Hodgson’s Peaks, Garden Castle, Rhino Peak and Langalibalele’s Pass, participants in Ultra-Trail® Drakensberg will experience mountain running at its very finest.
The backbone of four of the five courses is the Giants Cup Trail, which is found in the Southern section of Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. The Park was granted this status for two factors: Outstanding natural landscapes, and its cultural wealth of Sanrock art. The Running Man, Ultra-Trail® Drakensberg’s logo, is a hark to the art in the region.
Course details
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
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done Finisher medal
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done Goodie bag
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done Shuttle to Start Line
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done Medical Assistance
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done Lesotho Sim Card info
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done Official Race Garment
Recensioni
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Domande Frequenti
How do I get to the race location?
Airport The closest airport is King Shaka International Airport in Durban. It’s 250km from the airport to the Race Village, approximately a 3.5-hour drive. UTD Shuttles We have a round-trip Shuttle Service, taking runners to the Race Village from King Shaka International Airport in Durban. Shuttles will leave at 11h00 and 13h00 from King Shaka on Thursday 26th April 2024, and return at 13h00 on Sunday 29th April 2024. This service is booked in advance and saves the need to rent a car if you’re travelling by flight. Spots are limited but can be increased on demand.
Can I change the distance after I purchase a ticket?
You may downgrade (e.g. 100km to 65km) at any time before 07 April, provided that the respective race is not sold out. No partial refunds for downgrading. You may upgrade your event, (e.g. from 36km to 65km) at any time before 07 April provided that the respective race is not sold out. You will need to cover the difference in the entry fee on the given date.
What is the cancelation/refund policy for this event?
Refunds are only available for new entrants into the 2024 event. If a runner wishes to cancel their entry, Summit Events requires written confirmation to [email protected] on or before the following dates: 50% - 17 Jan to 1 February. 40% - from 02 February to 01 March. 30% - from 02 March to 01 April. 0% - from 02 April. No substitutions are allowed. No deferrals will be accepted for any reason. The only exception is if the runner is pregnant and we require a doctor’s letter/medical certificate emailed directly to the organisation. A deferral is valid for one year only. Certificates need to reach us by 07 April 2024.
Race shuttles
Our round-trip Shuttle Service offers an easy way to travel to the Race Village at Glencairn Farm without booking a rental car. To the Race Village: Shuttles will leave at 11h00 and 13h00 from King Shaka Airport on Thursday 26th April 2024 From the Race Village: The Shuttles will return to King Shaka Airport at 13h00 on Sunday 29th April 2024. The Shuttle Service must be booked in advance. Spots are limited but can be increased on demand.
Pacer rules
No pacer is permitted to carry any of their Runner’s clothing, equipment or nutrition/hydration. Any pacer doing so will result in the disqualification of their runner No pacing is permitted outside of the Pacing Zones Only registered pacers may accompany runners. No runner can spontaneously decide to use a pacer. This will also result in disqualification Pacers will receive a briefing email on the Friday the week before the race
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