Trail Running
Black Mountain Ultra Marathon – 43km
About this race
The Black Mountain Ultra 43km Mountain Marathon is an ITRA/UTMB-indexed trail race through the Swartberg Mountains, starting at Gamkaskloof and finishing at Groenfontein Retreat. The course blends fast-flowing single track with technical terrain and jeep tracks, passing Gamkaskloof – Die Hel along the way. 2 ITRA points; 6–10 hour target time; limited to 80 runners across the 73km and 43km fields.
Before you line up
Race-day planning
Black Mountain Ultra Marathon – 43km is held on Saturday, October 16, 2027 in Swartberg Mountains, Western Cape, South Africa. The start time is to be confirmed by the organizer. Registration is presently closed.
Always confirm the date, start time, entry fee and course details on the official event site before you travel or register, as race information can change after a listing is published. For discipline-specific guidance on what to expect and how to prepare, see the Trail Running sector guide.
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