The Rock Ultra Trail Runs
Join The Rock Ultra Trail Runs 2024
FOR THE LOVE OF RUNNING!
Get ready to conquer the trails and experience the beauty of Paarl Mountain like never before!
Onsite Events is thrilled to present The Rock Ultra's inaugural edition.
The Rock Ultra Race Village, hosted at Ridgeback Wines in Windmeul, will serve as the pulsating heart of the event.
This event promises an unforgettable experience for both seasoned trail runners and beginners, offering three challenging distances: The Rock Ultra (100km), The Rock 44 (44km) and The Boulder 22 (22km).
Course details
The Boulder 22 km
From the Ridgeback Race Village and a short dash along the farm’s jeep tracks we head onto Paarl Adventure Trails’ world-class single tracks with famous segments like Cathedral, Supernova and Boulder City ushering runners along to the Pincushion Protea fields where panoramic views and refreshments welcome runners to the second aid station. From here it’s a long descent along flowing trails back to the Ridgeback Race Village where supporters and celebration await.
The Rock 44 km
The Rock 44 route is a challenging but fast trail and gravel route from Ridgeback Race Village onto Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve. Runners will visit landmarks like Groot Waboomkop, Chrismas Camp, Nantes Dam, Paarl Rock and Meulwater Botanical Garden before heading back north. The descent along the world-class flow trails and onto the spectator support point at Rhebokskloof is the last replenishment before the final climb back to the Ridgeback Race village where celebration awaits!
The Rock Ultra 100 km
The Rock Ultra 100km course has the potential to make you forget how far you are running today. Starting along the same famous single tracks up to Paarl Mountain, ultra-runners will descend on the south-western side of Paarl Mountain to Spice Route and wind their way around the southern slopes below the Taal Monument to Laborie for the second spectators and supporters point. The big ascent from Laborie to Paarl Rock and Bretagne Rock is brutal but beautiful! The Meulwater aid station will be a welcome treat before ultra-runners head north towards Rhebokskloof’s flow trails and the last spectators and supporters point before the final climb back to the Ridgeback Race village where celebration awaits!
Start address: Ridgeback Wines, Paarl, South Africa
Finish address: Ridgeback Wines, Paarl, South Africa
Register
Registration closes on 29 November (8 days left)
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You can, within 24 hours after your registration, get a full refund if you change your mind.
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What’s included
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done Goodie bag
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done Event T-shirts
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done E-certificate/e-diploma
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done Timing chip (single use)
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done Photo Service
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done Parking
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done Drink Stations
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done Nutrition Stations
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done Medical Assistance
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done Bag drop
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done Toilets
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done Shower
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done Custom bib number
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Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
Registration and race pack collection is from 3 pm until 9 pm on Friday, 6 December 2024 at the Race Village at Ridgeback Wines.
Can someone collect my race pack for me?
Yes, as long as they have some form of verifiable permission from you, like a video or a message from the registered contact number.
How do I get to the race location?
There are various forms of public transport available from the nearest city of Paarl, even Uber.
Can I change the distance after I purchase a ticket?
Entry amendments and transfers will be accepted in writing until 30 October 2024 at no additional fee or penalty. No partial refunds for downgrade amendments provided the race is not sold out. Upgrade amendments are subject to payment of the difference in the entry fee provided the race is not sold out. Transfer of entries must be in writing. Amendments and transfers after 30 October 2024 will incur an 15EUR admin fee and are subject to the approval of the Race Director.
What is the cancellation/refund policy for this event?
Cancellations received before 30 September 2024 will be accepted and a full refund will be received. Cancellations received after 30 September 2024 will receive an entry voucher worth 80% of the entry fee he/she paid. This voucher can be used to enter for next year’s event. Deferrals are only valid for the next year’s event.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
