Africa
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18 races
Jul 3, 2026 (Fri)
Saint-Paul, Saint-Paul, Réunion
Jul 11, 2026 (Sat)
Le Morne, Rivière Noire, Mauritius
Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa
Wild Franschhoek terrain with dirt trails, icy river crossings, scratchy vegetation and panoramic views in rugged backcountry.
Jul 18, 2026 (Sat)
Montagu, Western Cape, South Africa
Highly technical mountain route on the Montagu Trails Network, with steep climbs, fast descents, rugged terrain and three summit peaks.
Jul 26, 2026 (Sun)
Les Trois-Bassins, Saint-Paul, Réunion
Aug 29-30, 2026 (Sat-Sun)
Gilman's Point, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Ultra distances on Mount Kilimanjaro’s slopes, featuring 50, 65, and 75 km routes amid alpine terrain and sweeping mountain views
Sep 5, 2026 (Sat)
Clarens, Free State, South Africa
Rugged Eastern Free State mountain trails with technical terrain, farmland, protected landscapes and rare access through private farms.
Sep 13, 2026 (Sun)
Koster, North West, South Africa
Prestigious 50km road ultra in South Africa, known for a fast, competitive character and a demanding road course.
Sep 18-19, 2026 (Fri-Sat)
Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Sep 26, 2026 (Sat)
Orapa, Central, Botswana
Oct 16-17, 2026 (Fri-Sat)
West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Nov 14-15, 2026 (Sat-Sun)
Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Two-stage 110km challenge across rocky desert plains, oases, ancient Kasbahs, and Berber villages, set near Ouarzazate with sharp temperature changes.
Nov 30, 2026 (Mon)
Timimoun, Adrar, Algeria
Mar 20, 2027 (Sat)
Hartbeespoort, North West, South Africa
Mar 26-27, 2027 (Fri-Sat)
Addo, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Rugged tracks and gravel roads through Addo Elephant National Park, with rich vegetation, wide-open landscapes and a wilderness setting.
Apr 10, 2027 (Sat)
Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde
Five-stage, 97 km trail across São Vicente and Santo Antão with significant elevation changes, ocean views, rugged mountains, and vibrant local culture
Jun 5, 2027 (Sat)
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Steep rocky climbs, hard-hitting descents and rugged mountain trails across the Table Mountain massif in Cape Town.
Dec 4-5, 2027 (Sat-Sun)
Ruhondo, Northern, Rwanda
Demanding multi-stage and single-stage ultramarathon through northern Rwanda’s rolling hills, lush valleys, coffee fields, and twin lakes near Volcanoes NP
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