Peterkin taking UTD100 in his stride →
Underberg – 2018 saw Iain Peterkin cruise to victory in the GCU62 at the Ultra-Trail® Drakensberg Festival of Trail Running, but 2019 will see the Pretoria-based athlete up the ante as he takes on the UTD100 starting at 5am on Saturday, 27 April. It’s been a fairly dramatic rise in… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 18/04/2019
Hiking option adds to Giants Cup appeal →
Underberg – With the Ultra-Trail® Drakensberg just around the corner, the event organisers are already looking at ways to develop their May sister event, the Giants Cup, and this year they have added the new Hiking Giants option, a two-day hiking event along the famed Giants Cup route from 17-18… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 15/04/2019
Drakensberg love affair continues for McConnachie at UTD →
Underberg – Experienced trail runner and organiser of the Ultra-Trail® Cape Town Stuart McConnachie will be back for his third Ultra-Trail® Drakensberg when he tackles the GCU62 at the event from 26 to 28 April. McConnachie has been involved in both previous editions of UTD and won the UTD100 in… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 10/04/2019
Brand amongst strong ladies entry for UTD160 →
Underberg – As the Ultra-Trail® Drakensberg Festival of Trail Running fast approaches, Naomi Brand has thrown her name into the ring to try and become the first female winner of the country’s toughest 100 Miler that takes place from 26-28 April. With a strong ladies entry for the 2019 edition… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 05/04/2019
UTCT excitement begins as 2019 entries open →
Cape Town local ultra endurance runner Ryan Sandes, who came second in the 100km in 2017, says that UTCT is one of his favourite events on the global racing calendar: “It’s also really cool to see so many international runners coming to Cape Town to experience Table Mountain - its… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 02/04/2019
Baby Beast entries open 1st April! →
Don't be Fooled this April Fools Baby Beast 15km is here! 9 June 2019 Entries Open 1st April at 11am! Early Bird Special until Midnight Prices: (01 April 11am – midnight) 15km – R250 (02 April – 05 June) 50km – R695 30km – R495 15km – R295 More with… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 29/03/2019
Entry deadline approaches for UTD hopefuls →
Underberg – As the closing of entries draws nearer, the Ultra-Trail® Drakensberg Festival of Trail Running is not only a Ultra Distance focused event with the GCU62 and the SDR30 providing runners with more than manageable distances in a pristine mountain surrounding from 26-28 April. Apart from the UTD160, which… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 28/03/2019
Something for everyone at UTD →
Underberg – The Southern Drakensberg is a haven for holiday makers and with the Ultra-Trail® Drakensberg Festival of Trail Running from 26-28 April falling in the best weather period the region experiences the event’s three different distances will appeal to runners of varying abilities. Sani Pass Hotel provides the base… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 20/03/2019
SANDES TAKES 1ST PLACE AT ADDO 76KM ULTRA TODAY →
SA trail runner, Ryan Sandes, takes first place at the 2019 Addo Elephant 76km Ultra Trail run today in a time of 6hrs56min, just over a minute over his 2017 course record. French runner, Aurelien Collet took 2nd place. Ryan’s Quote: Great to run the Addo Elephant 76km today, the… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 18/03/2019
Salomon Magaliesberg Challenge – Entries Open →
Salomon Magaliesberg Challenge - Saturday 17 August 2019 - Bring along your family for a day on the lawns with cold beer, great food and lekker music. Entries Opening Thursday 14th February at 11am One day only: R100 off your entry fee until midnight 15th February. Early Bird Special thereafter. Prices: (prices… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 13/02/2019
Table Mountain Challenge – Entries Open! →
Table Mountain Challenge presented by CCB - Sunday 1st September 2019 - Entries Opening Friday 1st February at 11am One day only: R100 off your entry fee until midnight 1st February. Early Bird Special thereafter. Prices: (prices change at 11am on dates below) (01 Feb 11am - 01 Feb Midnight ) Solo… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 31/01/2019
Energy Events – Entries 2019 →
2019 - YOUR YEAR OF TRAIL ADVENTURES! Entries Opening 15th January at 11am One day only: R100 off your entry fee until midnight 15th January. Early Bird Special thereafter. The Forries Beast Trail Run - 9 June - For the insane runners who like beer. 50km, 30km ENTER HERE! Bastille Day Trail… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 15/01/2019
Some disappointments and surprises at Ultra-trail Cape Town 2018 →
The 100km Ultra-trail Cape Town saw disappointment, and some surprises, with two of the Men’s race favourites Prodigal Khumalo and Ryan Sandes being forced to withdraw, and both the Men’s and the Women’s race winners were taken by surprise with their wins. German Janosch Kowalczyk, 28, came first in… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 04/12/2018
Origin Of Trails closes off on a high note in the City Of Oaks →
Stellenbosch was buzzing with excitement on Sunday, 25 November 2018 with eager mountain bikers and trail runners congregating at the Coetzenburg Sports Fields to either take part in Stage Two of the Origin Of Trails MTB Experience or be part of the action of the inaugural Origin Of Trails Trail… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 27/11/2018
Athletes to watch in the Ultra-trail Cape Town, the final race of the 2018 Ultra-trail World Tour →
With last year’s first and second placed men back to claim the top spot for 2018, and a very strong field of international elite athletes travelling to South Africa for 1 December, the Ultra-trail Cape Town (UTCT) Men’s race will be an exciting one. The Women’s race also looks to… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 27/11/2018
Energy Events – Black Friday Special! →
Don't get left behind this Black Friday. Get 20% off the following events from 8am - midnight on 23rd November 2019. Get 20% off the following events from 8am - midnight on 23rd November 2019. Salomon Bastille Day Trail Run Cederberg Traverse 100km Cederberg Traverse Night Marathon 1.… Please click here to read more…. →Published on 22/11/2018
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