Pass2Pass Ultra-Trail
Pass2Pass Ultra-Trail
Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa
2–4 Apr 2027
Circular ultra-trail at the base of Bain's Kloof Pass, through Limietberg Nature Reserve, with six races from 14 km to the 100 km P2P Hundred.
Train for this raceAbout
Pass2Pass Ultra-Trail is a trail running event in the Western Cape, starting and finishing at Doolhof near the base of Bain's Kloof Pass. The route climbs towards the Old Du Toitskloof Pass and runs through the rugged heart of the Limietberg Nature Reserve.
Expect technical terrain, long climbs and conditions that swing from heat to icy wind. Six races are on offer, from the 14 km Dash to the 100 km P2P Hundred. Every finisher receives a finisher's artifact.
The 2027 event is the fifth edition. It is an ITRA member event.
Distances
| Name | Distance | Gain | Loss | Vert / km | Min altitude | Max altitude | Start | Start location | Finish | Course | Cutoff | Terrain | Technicality | Aid stations | Badges | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P2P Hundred | 100 km | 4,337 m | — | 43.4 m/km | — | — | 3 Apr 2027 04:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Doolhof | Doolhof | Loop | 24 h | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| P2P Ultra | 63 km | 3,290 m | — | 52.2 m/km | — | — | 3 Apr 2027 04:45 Africa/Johannesburg | Doolhof | Doolhof | Loop | 16 h | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| P2P Marathon | 45 km | 2,170 m | — | 48.2 m/km | — | — | 3 Apr 2027 05:30 Africa/Johannesburg | Doolhof | Doolhof | Loop | 12 h | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| P2P Challenge | 36 km | 1,525 m | — | 42.4 m/km | — | — | 3 Apr 2027 06:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Doolhof | Doolhof | Loop | 10 h | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| P2P Lite | 25 km | 1,045 m | — | 41.8 m/km | — | — | 3 Apr 2027 07:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Doolhof | Doolhof | Loop | 6 h | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| P2P Dash | 14 km | 310 m | — | 22.1 m/km | — | — | 3 Apr 2027 08:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Doolhof | Doolhof | Loop | 3.5 h | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
P2P Hundred terrain notes
Starts in the dark with the Groenberg Traverse, aiming to summit before sunrise. Then Geelbekskop (Cliffhanger) in reverse, the Hawequa Mountain slopes, Du Toitskloof, the steep Krom River Dome, a long rocky descent to Bainskloof Pass, a brutal 10 km on the Old Limietberg Trail and the Old Wagon Trail to the finish. Crewing allowed at several aid stations.
P2P Ultra terrain notes
Pre-dawn climb over Groenberg, then Geelbekskop (Cliffhanger) in reverse with 360 degree views, the Hawequa slopes and Du Toitskloof. Krom River Dome is the highest point of the race.
P2P Marathon terrain notes
Starts with a massive climb up Cliffhanger in reverse, a flowy single track descent, Du Toitskloof aid station, then a climb into the Limietberg Reserve, rocky terrain back towards Bainskloof Pass and the technical Old Wagon descent.
P2P Challenge terrain notes
A circular route from Bain's Kloof to Du Toitskloof and back through Limietberg Nature Reserve, with two major climbs on technical and non-technical single track, rocky jeep roads and raw mountain trail.
P2P Lite terrain notes
A new course that starts with the Groenberg climb, reaches the highest point of the race with 360 degree views, then descends fast, flowing single track into the Bainskloof Valley towards Welvanpas aid station.
P2P Dash terrain notes
Starts on smooth single track on the Wild Boar trail system, drops into the Bainskloof Valley, then a solid climb through Blazing Saddles.
Registration
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Notes
All six races start on Saturday 3 April 2027. A limited edition event t-shirt is free for entries before 31 December 2026, and name printed bibs are available for entries before 19 March 2027.