Experience the Tsitsikamma Mountains
About the Race
The Ultimate Trail Experience
The Tsitsikamma Ultra is a challenging 50km trail run with 2,500m of elevation, taking you deep into some of South Africa’s most spectacular indigenous forests, mountain trails and coastal landscapes. Starting at Storms River and finishing in Covie, this is proper mountain running — technical trails, big climbs, rivers, forests and wild, remote terrain.
The Tsitsikamma Lite brings the same wild Tsitsikamma spirit over 30km, with around 1,500m of elevation. Starting at Lottering Forestry Station, the route climbs through the mountains, passes Bloukrans Hut and winds its way through the forest before finishing in Covie.
The Route
Ultra 50km Elevation Profile
Lite 30km Elevation Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
50km: 12 hours from the start. Intermediate cut-offs are Heuningbos at 09:30 and Keurbos at 13:00.
30km: 9 hours from the start. Intermediate cut-off is Bloukrans at 12:30.
The route includes single track trails, coastal paths, forests, stream crossings, and some gravel road sections. Expect technical terrain with roots, rocks, and varying surface conditions.
Yes, For the full list please visit the Runners Guide page.
50km: 3 fully stocked aid stations. Heuningbos Hut (15km), Keurbos Hut (29km) and Bloukrans Hut (40km). Each provides water, Drink Mix (GU), bananas, oranges, snacks and race nutrition (GU), plus basic first aid supplies. Additional water is available from Sleepkloof Hut (4km in - 50km) and natural mountain sources.
30km: 2 aid stations, at 9km and 20km.
50km: A shuttle service will be available from Covie to the start in Stormsriver. Bookings for the Shuttle Service must be made in advance with your race entry on the ticket platform (Add On).
30km: Runners must get themselves to the start at Lottering Forestry Station.
Parking: Available at the Finish area in Covie.
Toilets: Located at the start, the aid stations and the finish.
50km Ultra: Your race entry includes MTO Permit, Welcoming Drink at Registration, The Trail Shop Tech Tee, SOX(s) Custom 2027 Design, Shuttle to the START, Beer, Coke & Water at the Finish, and Meal at the Finish.
30km Lite: Your race entry includes MTO Permit, The Trail Shop Tech Tee, SOX(s) Custom 2027 Design, and Beer, Coke & Water at the Finish Line.
There are plenty of options available in the area on AirBnB, Booking.com, etc. Natures Valley is the closest area to the finish line in Covie.