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Ultra-Trail Drakensberg

Name: Ultra-Trail Drakensberg
Start: 2026-04-24
End: 2026-04-26
Location: Sani Pass Hotel

location_city Sani Pass Hotel

flag South Africa

calendar_today 24 Apr, 2026 – 26 Apr, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

Test your limits against the raw beauty of the Southern Drakensberg at the RMB Ultra-trail® Drakensberg from April 24-26, 2026. This world-class trail festival offers a spectrum of distances, each meticulously designed to showcase the finest mountain running in South Africa. The courses incorporate legendary landmarks like the Twelve Apostles and Langalibalele’s Pass, challenging your spirit as much as your stamina. With Phase 1 entries opening on 25 July 2025, this is your chance to secure a spot in a capped-field event renowned for its pristine routes and profound sense of adventure. This isn't just a trail run; it's a definitive test set in a breathtaking, world-heritage landscape.

Races Offered

UTD Miler

Apr 24, 2026

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Distance — 173K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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09:00

UTD100

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 104K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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06:00

GCU65

Apr 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 65K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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07:00

DRJ25

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 25K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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09:00

SDR36

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 36K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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13:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Sani Pass Hotel.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 7.1° / 19.8°

wb_sunny 5.2° / 18.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 5.6 /

water_drop 74.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 7.1° / 19.8°

wb_sunny 5.2° / 18.0°

air 5.6 km/h

water_drop 74.3%

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About the Event

Races Offered

UTD Miler

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Weather Overview

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