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RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
November 20, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
163 km99.1 km56.7 km34.5 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Race Series & Label · 11 Events · 59 Competitions
World Trail Majors: Race Calendar, Routes & Qualification
Independent alliance of iconic heritage ultra-trail and mountain races worldwide including Transgrancanaria, Mt. Fuji 100, MIUT Madeira, Swiss Canyon Trail, and Ultra-Trail Cape Town. Discover 11 verified events (7 with confirmed upcoming dates) and 59 competitions across Cape Town, Hong Kong, Spring Valley, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Fujiyoshida.
Events117 confirmed dates
Competitions59Races & courses
Distances1 - 183 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+8,963 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Hong Kong 100
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
January 21, 2027 to January 24, 2027Date confirmed
183 km96 km53 km34 km
ForestMountain+4
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Black Canyon Ultras (Hoka)
Spring Valley, United States
February 13, 2027 to February 14, 2027Date confirmed
100 km50 km
DesertMountain+4
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Transgrancanaria HG
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
February 24, 2027 to February 28, 2027Date confirmed
126 km82 km47 km22.9 km+4
MountainNature & Off-Road+5
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Mt.Fuji 100
Fujiyoshida, Japan
April 23, 2027 to April 25, 2027Date confirmed
167 km70.2 km38.5 km
Kids & Youth RacesMountain+4
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MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail
Porto Moniz, Portugal
April 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027Date confirmed
110 km80 km56 km40 km+1
ForestIsland+5
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Québec Mega Trail
Quebec, Canada
July 1, 2027 to July 4, 2027Date confirmed
134 km77 km50 km32 km+5
ForestNature & Off-Road+4
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Grampians Peaks Trail
Halls Gap, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
162 km49.5 km33 km13.8 km+2
ForestMountain+6
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town | Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA | Trail Running | 163 km99.1 km56.7 km34.5 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2027 - Jan 24, 2027 | Hong Kong 100 | Hong Kong, HK | Trail Running | 183 km96 km53 km34 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2027 - Feb 14, 2027 | Black Canyon Ultras (Hoka) | Spring Valley, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 100 km50 km |
| Feb 24, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | Transgrancanaria HG | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, ES | Trail Running | 126 km82 km47 km22.9 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | Mt.Fuji 100 | Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, JP | Trail Running | 167 km70.2 km38.5 km |
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail | Porto Moniz, Madeira, PT | Trail Running | 110 km80 km56 km40 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2027 - Jul 4, 2027 | Québec Mega Trail | Quebec, Québec, CA | Trail Running | 134 km77 km50 km32 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Grampians Peaks Trail | Halls Gap, Victoria, AU | Trail Running | 162 km49.5 km33 km13.8 km |
| Date to be announced | Vietnam Mountain Marathon |  Sa Pả, Lào Cai Province, VN | Trail Running | 161 km100.9 km69.8 km49.6 km |
| Date to be announced | Transvulcania | Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands, ES | Trail Running | 73 km43 km25 km7.3 km |
| Date to be announced | Centurion - South Downs Way 100 |  Winchester, England, GB | Trail Running | 160 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Independent alliance of iconic heritage ultra-trail and mountain races worldwide including Transgrancanaria, Mt. Fuji 100, MIUT Madeira, Swiss Canyon Trail, and Ultra-Trail Cape Town. Brings together independent, locally rooted ultra-trail classics across multiple continents committed to trail heritage, sustainability, and elite competition. In the RunningCompass catalog, World Trail Majors currently comprises 11 active events with a total of 59 individual competitions (7 events with confirmed upcoming race dates and 4 events awaiting official next-edition date confirmation). Key host venues include Cape Town, Hong Kong, Spring Valley, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Fujiyoshida, highlighted by events such as RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town, Hong Kong 100, Black Canyon Ultras (Hoka), Transgrancanaria HG.
Season rankings in both the World Trail Majors ultra circuit and the Short Series are decided by each athlete’s two best point scores. Across the listed competitions in Trail Running, course distances span 1 km to 183 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +8,963 m. Volcanic islands, high-mountain ridges, deep canyons, and coastal singletracks spanning 40 km to 170 km with up to 11,000 m of elevation gain. Every event entry provides direct access to interactive route maps, 3D elevation profiles, and official organizer links for registration.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is World Trail Majors and how many events are included in the calendar?
Independent alliance of iconic heritage ultra-trail and mountain races worldwide including Transgrancanaria, Mt. Fuji 100, MIUT Madeira, Swiss Canyon Trail, and Ultra-Trail Cape Town. The RunningCompass calendar for World Trail Majors lists 11 verified events encompassing 59 individual races, of which 7 currently carry confirmed future race dates and 4 are scheduled with dates to be announced.
Which distances, disciplines, and qualification criteria apply to World Trail Majors?
Events in World Trail Majors primarily cover Trail Running with competition distances ranging from 1 km to 183 km. Season rankings in both the World Trail Majors ultra circuit and the Short Series are decided by each athlete’s two best point scores.
What course profiles and elevation gains characterize World Trail Majors routes?
Volcanic islands, high-mountain ridges, deep canyons, and coastal singletracks spanning 40 km to 170 km with up to 11,000 m of elevation gain. Across all 59 races in this series, routes cover 1 km to 183 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +8,963 m, and each event page includes an interactive course map, elevation profile, and GPX track download.
Where do World Trail Majors events take place and how can I register?
Leading host cities in the catalog include Cape Town, Hong Kong, Spring Valley, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Fujiyoshida, featuring events such as RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town, Hong Kong 100, Black Canyon Ultras (Hoka), Transgrancanaria HG. You can filter the calendar below by month, distance, and location, inspect each race profile, and follow the verified organizer link on the event page for official registration.