Mont-Aux-Sources Ultra Trail 2027
Available Races
50KM Ultra Trail
The 50km race is both a challenging and rewarding one for runners. Starting at the race village in Mahai campsite, the race takes the runners up through the Mahai valley to Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge. From there they head along technical jeep track to Sentinel car park. A mix of paved and rugged single-track guides them towards the memorable chain ladders and then onto the escarpment. The race then heads to the top of Tugela Falls, down the gully and then rejoins the original race which takes runners back down to the finish line and race village.
21KM Trail Run
The 21km race is reverting to the traditional race which was introduced in 2021. This race will give our participants a taste of the 50km as it will start from Mahai campsite, straight up through the magical Mahai Valley and up to Witsieshoek aid station (which will be the turning point), before runners head back down passing Gudu Bush then back down to home base.
About Mont-Aux-Sources Ultra Trail 2027
The Mont-Aux-Sources Ultra Trail is a premier trail running event that takes place in the Royal Natal National Park part of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site.
Set against the backdrop of the iconic Amphitheater, the distances offered include a 50km and 21km. Both distances boast iconic views and offer runners a trail running experience like no other. Both distances take place on Saturday, 12 September.
Funds raised through this historical event boosts the eco-tourism operations of the park, as well as support the Bearded Vulture Recovery Programme, which is a separate fund held by WILDTRUST for use by the park Ecologist for work related to the protection of the Bearded Vultures in the Maloti-Drakensberg mountains.
What's included in your race entry
- Fully marked routes
- Stocked aid stations
- Entry and campsite fee at Royal Natal National Park
- Emergency services
- Safety assistance on the chain ladders (50km runners)
- Route GPX files
- Personalised race bibs
- Race tracking and timing
- Race garment (technical running tee)
- Finisher's medal
- Goodie bag
Tents
If camping isn't your second love, book a tent upfront. Tents are set up in advance so you can stay close to the race village without pitching your own.
Meals
We host a welcome dinner and race briefing on Friday evening, a breakfast on Saturday before the races start, and prize giving with dinner on Saturday night.
Group entries
Once early bird entries have closed, enter together and save: 10% off for 2 people, 15% off for 3 and 20% off for 4.
