Mac Mac Ultra
Mac Mac Ultra
Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa
31 May 2027 – 3 Jun 2027
A technical mountain ultra around Sabie in Mpumalanga with 80K, 161K and 322K options, steep rocky singletrack, boulder fields, big climbs and waterfalls.
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The Mac Mac Ultra is a mountain ultra based in Sabie, Mpumalanga, on steep rocky singletrack, boulder fields and high-altitude climbs with Lowveld views and waterfalls. The route passes the Mac Mac Pools area.
The flagship distances are an 80K (50 miler), a 161K (100 miler) and a 322K (200 miler), with shorter races of 46km and 22km and a 25km MACatini. It is run by Fresh Trails.
Distances
| Name | Distance | Gain | Loss | Vert / km | Min altitude | Max altitude | Start | Start location | Finish | Course | Cutoff | Terrain | Technicality | Aid stations | Badges | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Mac 322K | 321.9 km | 15,000 m | — | 46.6 m/km | — | — | 31 May 2027 14:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Sabie, Mpumalanga | — | — | — | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| Mac Mac 161K | 160.9 km | 7,500 m | — | 46.6 m/km | — | — | 2 Jun 2027 12:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Sabie, Mpumalanga | — | — | — | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| Mac Mac 80K | 80.5 km | 4,650 m | — | 57.8 m/km | — | — | 3 Jun 2027 05:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Sabie, Mpumalanga | — | — | — | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
Mac Mac 322K terrain notes
200 mile race with about 15,000 m of climbing.
Mac Mac 161K terrain notes
100 mile race with about 7,500 m of climbing.
Mac Mac 80K terrain notes
50 mile race with about 4,650 m of climbing. The 2025 ITRA listing had 79.15 km, +2769 m and a 22 hour limit.
Registration
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Notes
Two event windows are listed: 31 May to 3 June 2027 and 30 June to 3 July 2027. Also a 46km, 22km and a 25km MACatini (+1000 m).