Hi-Tec Magoebas Ultra
Hi-Tec Magoebas Ultra
Magoebaskloof, Limpopo, South Africa
20–22 Mar 2027
Forest and mountain trail race weekend in Magoebaskloof, Limpopo, from a 9 km roots run to a 98 km night-running ultra with 4,000 m of climbing.
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The Hi-Tec Magoebas Ultra is a trail running weekend in Magoebaskloof in Limpopo, run through indigenous forest, plantation singletrack and exposed ridgelines above the Limpopo valley. Five races start from the Krabbefontein base: the 9 km MR10 Roots Run, the 28 km MG30, the 43 km MFM45 Forest Marathon, the 59 km MU60 and the 98 km M100.
The courses share the Debengeni Falls descent and the Wall of Magoebas climb, with river crossings, waterfalls and a very high vert-to-distance ratio. The M100 starts at 04:00 and includes night running with a mandatory headlamp. MG30 and MFM45 runners seed their start batch through a Saturday prologue. Entries are capped per race, from 50 in the M100 to 250 in the MG30.
The weekend runs Saturday 20 to Monday 22 March 2027 with registration, gear check, a compulsory briefing and a pasta party on Saturday. Compulsory gear is checked at registration and at random checkpoints. The event is organised by Northern Adventures.
Distances
| Name | Distance | Gain | Loss | Vert / km | Min altitude | Max altitude | Start | Start location | Finish | Course | Cutoff | Terrain | Technicality | Aid stations | Badges | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M100 | 98 km | 4,000 m | — | 40.8 m/km | — | — | 21 Mar 2027 04:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Magoebas base camp, Magoebaskloof | Magoebas base camp, Magoebaskloof | Loop | 26 h | Forest | — | — | — | — |
| MU60 | 59 km | 2,700 m | — | 45.8 m/km | — | — | 21 Mar 2027 05:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Krabbefontein, Magoebaskloof | Krabbefontein, Magoebaskloof | Loop | 13 h | Forest | — | — | — | — |
| MFM45 Magoebas Forest Marathon | 43 km | 2,000 m | — | 46.5 m/km | — | — | 21 Mar 2027 06:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Krabbefontein, Magoebaskloof | Krabbefontein, Magoebaskloof | Loop | 10 h | Forest | — | — | — | — |
| MG30 | 28 km | 1,400 m | — | 50.0 m/km | — | — | 21 Mar 2027 08:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Krabbefontein, Magoebaskloof | Krabbefontein, Magoebaskloof | Loop | 10 h | Forest | — | — | — | — |
| MR10 Magoebas Roots Run | 9 km | 480 m | — | 53.3 m/km | — | — | 20 Mar 2027 15:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Krabbefontein, Magoebaskloof | Krabbefontein, Magoebaskloof | Loop | 3 h | Forest | — | — | — | — |
M100 terrain notes
Three sections: technical forest singletrack from Haenertsburg to Woodbush with river and waterfall crossings (800 m descent then 600 m climb), exposed ridgeline running to Debengeni with about 1,800 m of climbing and night running, then plantation trails and bushveld with a final 400 m climb. Eight checkpoints: Blueberry Heights 17.35 km, Cheerio Cafe 28.3 km, Woodbush 37.75 km, Debengeni 49.4 km (drop bag), Magic Miles 60.1 km (number check only), Schnellskop 67.3 km, Broederstroom 79.1 km and Woodbush 2 at 89 km. Checkpoint cut-off at 70 km at 20:00 on Sunday. Headlamp mandatory. Limited to 50 entries, entry R3,650.
MU60 terrain notes
Steep valley climb of about 500 m in the first 5 km, continuous ridges between Woodbush and Broederstroom, the exposed Schnellskop climb, the Magic Miles contouring descent to Debengeni Falls, then the Wall of Magoebas before the descent to the finish. Aid at PPS Woodbush 9.6 km, Broederstroom 18.85 km, Schnellskop 30.32 km, Magic Miles checkpoint 38 km (number check only) and Debengeni 48.5 km, plus crew-only points at 8.5 and 23 km. Limited to 80 entries, entry R2,400.
MFM45 Magoebas Forest Marathon terrain notes
Major climb out of the valley then undulating technical terrain, forestry roads to Broederstroom, a long descent to Debengeni, then the Wall of Magoebas and the steep Limpopo-Flo descent back to Krabbe. Aid at PPS Woodbush 9.5 km, Broederstroom 18.8 km, Magic Miles checkpoint 22.47 km (number check only) and Debengeni 33 km, plus a crew-only point at 8.5 km. Minimum age 21, limited to 120 entries, entry R1,900.
MG30 terrain notes
Climb out of the valley into indigenous forest on the Limpopo-Flo trail, descent to Debengeni Falls, then a steep climb out of the Debengeni valley via the Wall of Magoebas and a steep descent back to Krabbe. Aid at 8.7 km (crew only), PPS Woodbush 9.7 km and Debengeni 18.9 km. Batch starts 07:30, 07:45 and 08:00 seeded by the Saturday prologue. Minimum age 18, limited to 250 entries, entry R1,600.
MR10 Magoebas Roots Run terrain notes
Short mountain-running race on Krabbefontein trails: a climb to the top of Schultz Farm in the first half, the Limpopo-Flo downhill on singletrack, then undulating pine plantation singletrack. One aid station (Trophy Toyota) at 5.9 km. Minimum age 16, limited to 150 entries, entry R800.
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Notes
Saturday 20 March: registration and gear check 10:00 to 16:00, MR10 start 15:00, compulsory briefing 17:00 for MFM45, MU60 and M100, pasta party 18:00. Sunday 21 March: M100 04:00, MU60 05:00, MFM45 06:00 or 07:00, MG30 batch starts from 07:30. Winners expected 11:30 to 13:30 for MG30, MFM45 and MU60. Monday 22 March: M100 final cut-off 06:00 and prize giving 09:00. Entry fees: MR10 R800, MG30 R1,600, MFM45 R1,900, MU60 R2,400, M100 R3,650. A 20 km+ trail race in the past 18 months is recommended for the longer races.