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WESSA Ultra Trail Festival

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Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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WESSA Ultra Trail Festival

About the Event

Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of KwaZulu-Natal at the WESSA Ultra Trail Festival, celebrating 100 years of conservation within the historic uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve. This special edition offers runners a diverse array of terrains, from serene grasslands and lush indigenous forests to rugged escarpments and dramatic river crossings. Spanning over 900 hectares, each route presents unique challenges such as technical descents along cliffside trails and panoramic valley views that showcase the reserve's natural beauty.
Whether you choose the WESSA 100 Ultra Trail Run or one of the shorter festival distances, expect an unforgettable adventure through a landscape rich with wildlife, history, and breathtaking scenery. Join trail runners from across South Africa in honouring both the spirit of endurance and the wilderness that makes this event possible on October 24, 2026.

Races Offered

100km Ultra

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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$105.81

12km Course

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 11.6K

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$12.09

19km Course

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 18.4K

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$18.14

37km Course

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 36.9K

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$27.21

50km Ultra

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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$45.34

6km Course

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 5.8K

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$8.46

75km Ultra

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 75K

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$75.58

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Howick.

thermostat Temperature
11.1° / 22.4°
wb_sunny Feels like
9.4° / 20.7°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
8h 34m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.3 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
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air Avg wind speed
9.6 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.8)
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75.9%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:20
nightlight Sunset
18:09

About Howick

Learn more about the host city, Howick.

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Howick is a town located in the UMngeni Local Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The town is 1050 m above sea level, and about 88 kilometres from the port city of Durban. It experiences warm summers and cool, dry winters. A snappy chill descends upon Howick when snow falls on the nearby Drakensberg. The town is located on the N3 freeway, connecting it with the rest of South Africa.

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