Cederberg Traverse
Cederberg Traverse
Sanddrif, Cederberg, Western Cape, South Africa
14–17 Oct 2027
Multi-day mountain running weekend in the Cederberg Wilderness, from a 21 km half to a 160 km 100 Miler past Wolfberg Arch and the Maltese Cross.
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The Cederberg Traverse is a mountain running weekend in the Cederberg Wilderness, based at Sanddrif Holiday Resort near Clanwilliam, about three hours from Cape Town. Routes pass the Wolfberg Arch, the Maltese Cross, Crystal Valley and remote valleys and kloofs that few people see.
Six races are offered: the 160 km 100 Miler, the 100 km, the 60 km Day Run, the 50 km Night Ultra, the 21 km Mountain Run and the 21 km Cederberg Half. The 100 Miler is two loops, passing the Arch and the Cross twice. Runners need to be able to look after themselves on remote terrain.
The weekend includes a briefing dinner, finisher potjie meal, Sunday brunch and prize giving. It is organised by Energy Events and presented with Cederberg Wines.
Distances
| Name | Distance | Gain | Loss | Vert / km | Min altitude | Max altitude | Start | Start location | Finish | Course | Cutoff | Terrain | Technicality | Aid stations | Badges | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Miler | 160 km | 5,532 m | — | 34.6 m/km | — | — | 15 Oct 2027 06:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Sanddrif | Sanddrif | Multi loop | 50 h | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| 100 km | 100 km | 3,600 m | — | 36.0 m/km | — | — | 15 Oct 2027 15:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Sanddrif | Sanddrif | Loop | 30 h | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| 60 km Day Run | 60 km | 2,200 m | — | 36.7 m/km | — | — | 16 Oct 2027 06:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Sanddrif | Sanddrif | Loop | 24 h | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| 50 km Night Ultra | 50 km | 2,200 m | — | 44.0 m/km | — | — | 16 Oct 2027 16:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Sanddrif | Sanddrif | Loop | 16 h | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| 21 km Mountain Run | 21 km | 990 m | — | 47.1 m/km | — | — | 16 Oct 2027 07:30 Africa/Johannesburg | Sanddrif | Sanddrif | Loop | 8 h | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| Cederberg Half | 21 km | 250 m | — | 11.9 m/km | — | — | 16 Oct 2027 08:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Sanddrif | Sanddrif | Loop | 8 h | Trail | — | — | — | — |
100 Miler terrain notes
Two loops past Wolfberg Arch and the Maltese Cross twice, with different routes on each loop. Remote, rugged wilderness terrain.
100 km terrain notes
Up the Cracks to Wolfberg Arch, then Sleeppad Hut, Crystal Valley, the Uilsgat Trail and up to Sneeuberg Hut and the Maltese Cross. Starts in the afternoon so runners go through the night.
60 km Day Run terrain notes
Wolfberg Arch at sunrise and the Maltese Cross at sunset. The first 30 km is self-sufficient, then Driehoek Farm for a boerie roll. Three refuel stations.
50 km Night Ultra terrain notes
Past Wolfberg Arch at sunset, then into the dark to the Maltese Cross at about 38 km. First refuel at Driehoek Farm at 16 km.
21 km Mountain Run terrain notes
Up Die Trap to Wolfberg Arch, then down through the Cracks to the finish.
Cederberg Half terrain notes
Fast, flowing and runnable route through the Cederberg valley with open 360 degree mountain views.
Registration
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Notes
Registration and gear check Thursday 14 Oct for the 100 Miler. 100 Miler starts Friday 15 Oct 06:00, 100 km Friday 15:00, 60 km Day Run, 21 km races and 50 km Night Ultra on Saturday 16 Oct. Final cut-off Sunday 09:00, prize giving and brunch from 10:00. Accommodation is on site at Sanddrif (cottages, tented camp, camping).