Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

K-Way Skyrun

Trail Running covering 37.3 km to 100.2 km with up to 4,952 m D+ in Lady Grey (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

LocationLady Grey, Eastern Cape, South AfricaShow on map(30.7103° S, 27.2382° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition1996
Elevation gainUp to +4,952 m

K-Way Skyrun is an endurance sporting event in Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, ZA focused on Trail Running. First held in 1996, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Night Run.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including K-Way SkyRun 100 Km (100.2 km, +4,952 m D+), K-Way Skyrun 65 Km (66 km, +3,130 m D+), and K-way Skyrun 38 Km (37.3 km, +1,350 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (skyrun.co.za).

Official website
K-Way Skyrun in Lady Grey (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Table mountain light painting" · Photo: Jonathan Beech · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeNight RunPoint-to-Point

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
K-Way SkyRun 100 KmTrail Running100.2 km+4,952 m1,150 m - 4,369 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
K-Way Skyrun 65 KmTrail Running66 km+3,130 m1,153 m - 3,187 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
K-way Skyrun 38 KmTrail Running37.3 km+1,350 m1,156 m - 2,034 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
100.2 km
Elevation gain
+4,952 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,209 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 4,369 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
9.1 % / 19.5 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
100.2 km+4,952 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS30.7103° S, 27.2382° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 4,369 m above sea level (+4,952 m D+, -4,209 m D-)

Peak: 4,369 m·at 63.9 km·Ø 9.1 %
1,150 m2,223 m3,296 m4,369 m0 km20 km40.1 km60.1 km80.2 km100.2 km4,369 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does K-Way Skyrun take place?

K-Way Skyrun takes place in Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, ZA (start area at coordinates 30.7103° S, 27.2382° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at K-Way Skyrun?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including K-Way SkyRun 100 Km (100.2 km, +4,952 m D+), K-Way Skyrun 65 Km (66 km, +3,130 m D+), and K-way Skyrun 38 Km (37.3 km, +1,350 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for K-Way Skyrun?

The main competition (K-Way SkyRun 100 Km over 100.2 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +4,952 m of elevation gain and -4,209 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 4,369 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for K-Way Skyrun?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (skyrun.co.za).