Jacques Marais
Mountain Ultra-Trail by UTMB
George, Western Cape, South Africa
28–30 May 2027
UTMB World Series mountain ultra in George on the Garden Route, with six races from 11.9 km to 168 km through the Outeniqua Mountains, fynbos and indigenous forest.
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MUT is a UTMB World Series trail running festival in George, on South Africa's Garden Route. The Outeniqua Mountains rise from the edge of town, with peaks up to 1,578 m, and the trails pass through fynbos and old indigenous forest with views south to the Indian Ocean and north to the Karoo.
There are six races: the Miler (168 km), MUT 100 (100 km), MUT 60 (58 km), Marathon (43 km), Challenge (25 km) and Lite (11.9 km). The longer courses share signature climbs and sections such as Voortrekker (Cradock) Pass, Montagu Pass, Dizzy Heights and the Tonnelbos forest, and finish through the city.
The Miler, MUT 100, MUT 60, Marathon and Challenge carry UTMB Running Stones, which count toward UTMB Finals qualification.
Distances
| Name | Distance | Gain | Loss | Vert / km | Min altitude | Max altitude | Start | Start location | Finish | Course | Cutoff | Terrain | Technicality | Aid stations | Badges | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUT Miler by UTMB | 168 km | 8,014 m | — | 47.7 m/km | — | — | 28 May 2027 12:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Outeniqua Stadium, George | — | — | 50 h | Mountain | — | — | UTMB 100M, 4 Running Stones | — |
| MUT 100 by UTMB | 100 km | 4,717 m | — | 47.2 m/km | — | — | 29 May 2027 05:00 Africa/Johannesburg | George | — | — | 25 h | Mountain | — | — | UTMB 100K, 3 Running Stones | — |
| MUT 60 by UTMB | 58 km | 3,005 m | — | 51.8 m/km | — | — | 29 May 2027 06:30 Africa/Johannesburg | George | — | — | 15 h | Mountain | — | — | UTMB 50K, 2 Running Stones | — |
| MUT Marathon by UTMB | 43 km | 2,312 m | — | 53.8 m/km | — | — | 29 May 2027 08:00 Africa/Johannesburg | George | — | — | 12 h | Mountain | — | — | UTMB 50K, 2 Running Stones | — |
| MUT Challenge by UTMB | 25 km | 1,043 m | — | 41.7 m/km | — | — | 30 May 2027 08:00 Africa/Johannesburg | George | — | — | 6 h | Forest | — | — | UTMB 20K, 1 Running Stone | — |
| MUT Lite by UTMB | 11.9 km | 312 m | — | 26.2 m/km | — | — | 30 May 2027 09:00 Africa/Johannesburg | George | — | — | 5 h | Trail | — | — | — | — |
MUT Miler by UTMB terrain notes
Varied terrain through the Outeniqua Mountains. Includes a vertical kilometre climb to George Peak, ridgeline running, fynbos and hot Klein Karoo sections, forest trails, a beach section at Wilderness, and city underpasses near the finish. Aid stations and official route data were still to be confirmed by the organiser.
MUT 100 by UTMB terrain notes
Big climbs, rocky trails and technical downhills, with some runnable sections. Crosses the Outeniqua Mountains through fynbos and indigenous forest, climbs Dizzy Heights for wide views, crosses the Kaaimans River, runs along the Garden Route Dam and finishes on forest trails and through city underpasses.
MUT 60 by UTMB terrain notes
Big climbs, rocky trails and technical downhills. Opens with a major climb up Voortrekker (Cradock) Pass, crosses the Outeniquas into Champherskloof through fynbos and heat, has a halfway stop on Montagu Pass, climbs Dizzy Heights, then finishes through Tonnelbos forest and under city bridges.
MUT Marathon by UTMB terrain notes
Rocky trails and technical downhills with views of the Outeniqua range. Starts with the biggest climb, Voortrekker (Cradock) Pass, descends Montagu Pass toward North Station, climbs Dizzy Heights, and finishes through Tonnelbos forest and under city bridges.
MUT Challenge by UTMB terrain notes
Route introduced in 2024, running through indigenous forest at the base of the Outeniqua Mountains. The main climb leads to the Wall and Tonnelbos, followed by forest trails, a cheering point at Trail Kiosk, and city underpasses to the finish.
MUT Lite by UTMB terrain notes
Runs on the lower slopes of the mountain. The organiser describes it as fun but still tough, and as a family-friendly option.
Registration
- Status
- Open
- Opens
- 23 Jul 2026 14:00
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Notes
The organiser lists the event as 27 to 30 May 2027. The first race, the Miler, starts on Friday 28 May. The 100, 60 and Marathon start on Saturday 29 May, and the Challenge and Lite on Sunday 30 May.