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Ultra-Trail Cape Town

A 100km trail race through the mountains of the Cape Peninsula, scaling Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge and traversing dramatic coastal and fynbos-covered peaks — a UTMB World Series event.

Location
Cape TownSouth Africa
Distance
100K Ultra
Date
in 14 days
Elevation Gain
4700mhillier than 74 of 124 similar races
Course Type
Loop
Typical Weather
Spring, 12-25°C (54-77°F), highly variable mountain weather, wind possible
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What Makes This Race Special

  • Table Mountain summit via Platteklip Gorge
  • UTMB World Series event
  • 4,700m total elevation gain
  • 17-hour cutoff
  • Front-loaded two major climbs in first 50km

Training Resources

TrainingMarathon Training: The Art of Periodization NutritionNutrition Fundamentals for Runners RecoveryThe Science of Recovery: Why Rest Makes You Faster

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