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Ultra Trail Cape Town

· starts 5:00 AM
Cape Town, South Africa

WSER Qualifier
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Ultra Trail Cape Town is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in Cape Town, South Africa. The next edition is on Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 5:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 13,123 ft (4,000 m); measured from its course file, it's 14,154 ft (4,314 m). Its high point is 3,549 ft (1,082 m). It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all. The field is about 500 runners.

62miDistance
13,123ftClimbing
500runnersField
73°Flow 57°FTypical race day

The course

62miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
14,154ftMeasured climb
14,170ftDescent
3,549ftHigh point
-11ftLow point

Questions about Ultra Trail Cape Town

When is Ultra Trail Cape Town 2026?

Ultra Trail Cape Town 2026 is on Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 5:00 AM local time.

Where is Ultra Trail Cape Town?

Ultra Trail Cape Town is held in Cape Town, South Africa.

How long is Ultra Trail Cape Town?

Ultra Trail Cape Town is 62 miles (100 km).

How much elevation gain does Ultra Trail Cape Town have?

Ultra Trail Cape Town has 13,123 ft (4,000 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

Is Ultra Trail Cape Town a Western States qualifier?

Yes. Ultra Trail Cape Town is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.

How do you get into Ultra Trail Cape Town?

Ultra Trail Cape Town has open registration.

What is the weather usually like at Ultra Trail Cape Town?

Around Ultra Trail Cape Town's date, the day's high is typically about 73°F (23°C) and the low about 57°F (14°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Ultra Trail Cape Town elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Ultra Trail Cape Town's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

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