Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Mac Mac Ultra

Trail Running covering 25 km to 308.8 km with up to 11,890 m D+ in Sabie (Mpumalanga, South Africa)

LocationSabie, Mpumalanga, South AfricaShow on map(25.0952° S, 30.7867° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +11,890 m

Mac Mac Ultra is an endurance sporting event in Sabie, Mpumalanga, ZA focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Multi-Day, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including 200 miler (308.8 km, +11,890 m D+), 100 miler (156.8 km, +6,300 m D+), 50 Miler (80.4 km, +3,000 m D+), 46 kilometer (46 km, +2,510 m D+), and Trail 25 km (25 km, +950 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 (macmacultra.com).

Official website
Mac Mac Ultra in Sabie (Work: "Toubkal Orange", Photo: Anass ERRIHANI, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Toubkal Orange" · Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainMulti-DayHigh Altitude

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
200 milerTrail Running308.8 km+11,890 m1,150 m - 6,144 mLoop courseRoute & profile
100 milerTrail Running156.8 km+6,300 m1,153 m - 3,799 mLoop courseRoute & profile
50 MilerTrail Running80.4 km+3,000 m1,156 m - 2,416 mLoop courseRoute & profile
46 kilometerTrail Running46 km+2,510 m1,159 m - 2,213 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 25 kmTrail Running25 km+950 m1,162 m - 1,561 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
308.8 km
Elevation gain
+11,890 m D+
Elevation loss
-11,890 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 6,144 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.7 % / 13.9 %
Course format
Loop course
308.8 km+11,890 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N4080120160200240280FS25.0952° S, 30.7867° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 6,144 m above sea level (+11,890 m D+, -11,890 m D-)

Peak: 6,144 m·at 186.1 km·Ø 7.7 %
1,150 m2,815 m4,479 m6,144 m0 km61.8 km123.5 km185.3 km247 km308.8 km6,144 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Mac Mac Ultra take place?

Mac Mac Ultra takes place in Sabie, Mpumalanga, ZA (start area at coordinates 25.0952° S, 30.7867° 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 Mac Mac Ultra?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including 200 miler (308.8 km, +11,890 m D+), 100 miler (156.8 km, +6,300 m D+), 50 Miler (80.4 km, +3,000 m D+), 46 kilometer (46 km, +2,510 m D+), and Trail 25 km (25 km, +950 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Mac Mac Ultra?

The main competition (200 miler over 308.8 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +11,890 m of elevation gain and -11,890 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 6,144 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 Mac Mac Ultra?

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