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Ultra-Trail Drakensberg

Trail Running covering 21 km to 171.6 km with up to 5,160 m D+ in Himeville (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

LocationHimeville, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaShow on map(29.7496° S, 29.5137° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2022
Elevation gainUp to +5,160 m

Ultra-Trail Drakensberg is an endurance sporting event in Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA focused on Trail Running. First held in 2022, 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, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including UTD 160 (171.6 km, +5,160 m D+), UTD 100 (110.1 km, +4,060 m D+), GCU 62 (62.3 km, +2,220 m D+), SDR 32 (32.3 km, +1,190 m D+), and DRJ 21 (21 km, +960 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 (ultratraildrakensberg.com).

Official website
Ultra-Trail Drakensberg in Himeville (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-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-DayForest

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
UTD 160Trail Running171.6 km+5,160 m1,150 m - 3,317 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UTD 100Trail Running110.1 km+4,060 m1,153 m - 2,858 mLoop courseRoute & profile
GCU 62Trail Running62.3 km+2,220 m1,156 m - 2,088 mLoop courseRoute & profile
SDR 32Trail Running32.3 km+1,190 m1,159 m - 1,659 mLoop courseRoute & profile
DRJ 21Trail Running21 km+960 m1,162 m - 1,565 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
171.6 km
Elevation gain
+5,160 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,160 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 3,317 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
6 % / 10.8 %
Course format
Loop course
171.6 km+5,160 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS29.7496° S, 29.5137° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 3,317 m above sea level (+5,160 m D+, -5,160 m D-)

Peak: 3,317 m·at 122.3 km·Ø 6 %
1,150 m1,872 m2,595 m3,317 m0 km34.3 km68.6 km103 km137.3 km171.6 km3,317 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ultra-Trail Drakensberg take place?

Ultra-Trail Drakensberg takes place in Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA (start area at coordinates 29.7496° S, 29.5137° 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 Ultra-Trail Drakensberg?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including UTD 160 (171.6 km, +5,160 m D+), UTD 100 (110.1 km, +4,060 m D+), GCU 62 (62.3 km, +2,220 m D+), SDR 32 (32.3 km, +1,190 m D+), and DRJ 21 (21 km, +960 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ultra-Trail Drakensberg?

The main competition (UTD 160 over 171.6 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,160 m of elevation gain and -5,160 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 3,317 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 Ultra-Trail Drakensberg?

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