DateExpected
Late April 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Premier Resort Sani Pass, Good Hope Farm, Sani Pass Road, Himeville
Himeville, Sisonke District Municipality
Countdown
April
The Giant's Cup Uncut is the middle distance: 62 km with 2,100 m of climbing, a 6am start and a finish back at the race village.
Key facts
01Minimum age 18
0215-hour cut-off
035 aid stations on the route
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The course
The route
Himeville
Distance62km
Total climb2,100m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate59.2 km
Weather
Late-April, Himeville
17°CTypical high
3°CTypical low
-6°CColdest in 20 years
30%Days with rain
Highs around 17°C and lows around 3°C, but it has dropped to -6°C. Rain on 30% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Olivia Dubern06:42:339.2 km/h
02Nadia Booyens07:17:528.5 km/h
03Lisa Loubser08:13:187.5 km/h
71
Women finishers
11:21:41
Median time
5.5 km/h
Median speed
Women · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Organiser
OrganiserSummit Events
Websiteultratraildrakensberg.com
Instagram@ultratraildrakensberg
Running since2017
Training
Training for the RMB Ultra-trail Drakensberg 62 km
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62 km with 2,100 m of climbing
Time on feet and fatigue resistance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
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Long runs that build time on your feet
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Hill reps and vert to prepare the climbs and descents
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