Ultramarathons in South Africa in 2026

Point-to-point 100-mile route through the Eastern Cape, from the Cathcart area to East London, with long night hours and a tough reputation.

Demanding coastal loop in Umdoni Park: singletrack, dune paths, beach sections, stair climbs, and ocean-view decks.

Three-day stage race on the Garden Route with mountain, forest, and coastal trails through national parks including the Outeniqua Mountains and Wilderness coast

Multi-day trail route across Garden Route national park terrain, from mountain paths and indigenous forest to dramatic coastal trails.

Demanding 65km stage race in the Wolkberg Mountains, featuring the Iron Crown, steep climbing, exposure, and sweeping views

53km route with 1900m elevation gain through fynbos mountains, rocky ridges, sandy beaches, and De Hoop Nature Reserve during whale-watching season

53km trail ultra on the Whale Trail in De Hoop Nature Reserve, with a coastal reserve setting and Southern Right Whale sightings.

Rugged Eastern Free State mountain trails with technical terrain, farmland, protected landscapes and rare access through private farms.

50km mountain route in Royal Natal National Park, with rugged trails, sweeping Drakensberg views, and the Amphitheater as a dramatic backdrop.

Prestigious 50km road ultra in South Africa, known for a fast, competitive character and a demanding road course.

Coastal stage race along the St Blaize hiking trail, beach paths, cliffs, and single-track routes between lighthouses with Indian Ocean views

Mountain trail courses in the Drakensberg with varied technical difficulty, steep climbs, fast descents, and scenic views of the Little Berg and Amphitheatre

Technical mountain ultra around Ncaga Mountain with cattle trails, rough terrain, steep climbs and expansive ridge and summit views.

Rugged Cederberg mountain ultra with rocky terrain, remote valleys and kloofs; 100-mile, 60 km and 50 km night options.

330km over six stages through wild valleys, gorges and mountain passes, with steep climbs, varied terrain and extreme temperature shifts

Multi-day mountain route in the UNESCO-listed Swartberg, with technical trails, tough climbs, fast descents and Karoo views.

Rugged mountain ultra in South Africa’s Witteberg range, with unmarked high-altitude ridgelines, technical terrain, and self-navigation.