Ultra Marathons
Black Mountain Ultra Marathon – 73km
About this race
The 2nd Edition Black Mountain Ultra 73km is an ITRA/UTMB-indexed ultra marathon through South Africa's UNESCO World Heritage Swartberg Mountains in the Klein Karoo. The point-to-point course features technical climbs, jeep tracks and breathtaking single track — including the Ladder descent, Gamkaskloof ('Die Hel') and the famous Donkey Trail descent — starting at Bosch Luys Kloof Lodge and finishing at Groenfontein Retreat. 3 ITRA points; 9–16 hour target time; limited to 80 runners across the 73km and 43km fields.
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Race-day planning
Black Mountain Ultra Marathon – 73km 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 Ultra Marathons sector guide.
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