Ultra X South Africa

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Ultra X South Africa

Tulbagh, Western Cape, South Africa

18–23 Oct 2027

Confirmed Waitlist

A six day, 330km self-supported stage race through the Western Cape winelands and the Cederberg, billed as Africa's toughest foot race.

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Ultra X South Africa covers 330km over six days through valleys, mountains and vineyards of the Western Cape and the Cederberg sandstone wilderness. Runners carry their own kit between wild camps while heavy kit is transported. Stages climb between about 520m and 1,570m each. The field is capped and the event is currently sold out with a waitlist.

Distances

Name Distance Gain Loss Vert / km Min altitude Max altitude Start Start location Finish Course Cutoff Terrain Technicality Aid stations Badges Entry fee
Ultra X South Africa 330km 330 km 7,529 m — 22.8 m/km — — 18 Oct 2027 Tulbagh — Stage — Mountain — — — —
Ultra X South Africa 330km terrain notes

Six stage self-supported race.

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Notes

Sold out, waitlist open. Entry is by application.

Last verified 14 Nov 2026

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