Same Witteberg mountains, same character — the gateway to the full SkyRun experience
Shares the opening Witteberg ridgeline with the 100KM, running self-navigated from Lady Grey through Dragon's Back and The Wall to Balloch Cave at 56km, then directly down to Wartrail. Despite finishing 35km shorter, the 65KM carries the same mountain character — remote, unmarked, partially nocturnal — earning it the nickname 'The Gateway.' Most runners finish after dark, and the full compulsory gear list applies. Drop bag and crew access is available only at Balloch.
Experienced ultrarunners
Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, South AfricaNovember 14, 2026
| Location | km | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 1,658 m |
CP 1 - The Tower Aid Station | 6.8 | 2,372 m |
new gate crossing after tower Aid Station | 8.0 | 2,327 m |
CP 2 Olympus Aid Station | 18.6 | 2,406 m |
CP 3 Snowden Aid Station | 29.9 | 2,566 m |
CP 4 Avoca Aid Station | 40.2 | 2,751 m |
CP 5 Skidaw Aid Station | 47.5 | 2,405 m |
CP6 Balloch Aid Station | 56.7 | 1,879 m |
Finish Finish | 64.8 | 1,803 m |
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Camping available at the Lady Grey Country Club near the start. At the finish, paid camping at Wartrail Country Club — Friday night everyone pays; Saturday/Sunday included for solo athletes (1 tent). Limited accommodation on surrounding farms also available.
Nighttime ridgeline temperatures drop below freezing with windchill. Thermal and waterproof layers are mandatory.
Rapid weather changes common on the exposed Witteberg ridge — wind, rain, sleet and fog possible in November.
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