Table Mountain Challenge

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Table Mountain Challenge

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

4 Sep 2027

Confirmed Open

A Table Mountain trail event with a 42km classic circumnavigation, a 27km challenge and a 15km route starting from Camps Bay.

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About

The Table Mountain Challenge is organised by Energy Events and marks its 23rd year in 2027. The 42km Classic circumnavigates Table Mountain with about 2,300m of climbing, the 27km Challenge has about 1,500m and the 15km Baby has about 500m. The race village is at The Lawns at the Roundhouse in Camps Bay.

Distances

Name Distance Gain Loss Vert / km Min altitude Max altitude Start Start location Finish Course Cutoff Terrain Technicality Aid stations Badges Entry fee
TMC Classic 42km 42 km 2,300 m — 54.8 m/km — — 4 Sep 2027 06:30 Africa/Johannesburg The Lawns at the Roundhouse The Lawns at the Roundhouse Loop — Mountain — — — —
TMC Challenge 27km 27 km 1,500 m — 55.6 m/km — — 4 Sep 2027 07:30 Africa/Johannesburg The Lawns at the Roundhouse The Lawns at the Roundhouse — — Mountain — — — —
TMC Baby 15km 15 km 500 m — 33.3 m/km — — 4 Sep 2027 09:00 Africa/Johannesburg The Lawns at the Roundhouse The Lawns at the Roundhouse — — Mountain — — — —
TMC Classic 42km terrain notes

Circumnavigation of Table Mountain.

TMC Challenge 27km terrain notes

Tougher route with Atlantic views.

TMC Baby 15km terrain notes

Lower slopes, beginner friendly.

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Notes

Starts 06:30 (42km), 07:30 (27km) and 09:00 (15km). Prize giving 13:30.

Last verified 14 Nov 2026

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