Ultra-Trail Cape Town
Location
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
100K Ultra
Date
November 21, 2026
in 61 days
Elevation Gain
4700m
hillier than 42 of 88 similar races
Course TypeLoop
Typical WeatherSpring, 12-25°C (54-77°F), highly variable mountain weather, wind possible
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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.
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