Energy Events
Franschhoek Beast Ultra
Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa
24–25 Apr 2027
Energy Events' mountain ultra in the Franschhoek valley with 100km, 55km and 25km options, up to 3,200 m of climbing on rugged mountain trails.
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The Franschhoek Beast Ultra is run by Energy Events in the Franschhoek mountains of the Western Cape. The 100km climbs about 3,200 m, the 55km about 2,900 m and the 25km about 1,200 m, on rugged mountain trails above the valley.
The 2026 edition was postponed, and the next edition is listed for 24 April 2027.
Distances
| Name | Distance | Gain | Loss | Vert / km | Min altitude | Max altitude | Start | Start location | Finish | Course | Cutoff | Terrain | Technicality | Aid stations | Badges | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franschhoek Beast 100km | 100 km | 3,200 m | — | 32.0 m/km | — | — | 24 Apr 2027 06:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Franschhoek | — | — | 26 h | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| Franschhoek Beast 55km | 55 km | 2,900 m | — | 52.7 m/km | — | — | 24 Apr 2027 07:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Franschhoek | — | — | 13 h | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| Franschhoek Beast 25km | 25 km | 1,200 m | — | 48.0 m/km | — | — | 24 Apr 2027 08:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Franschhoek | — | — | — | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
Franschhoek Beast 100km terrain notes
100km with about 3,200 m of gain. 2026 cutoff 08:00 on Sunday.
Franschhoek Beast 55km terrain notes
55km with about 2,900 m of gain. 2026 cutoff 20:00 on Saturday.
Franschhoek Beast 25km terrain notes
25km with about 1,200 m of gain.
Registration
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Notes
2026 standard fees were R3,900 (100km), R2,500 (55km) and R1,050 (25km). 2026 start times were 06:00, 07:00 and 08:00.