Point-to-point from Benvie Gardens to Karkloof Country Club through KZN's finest trails
A point-to-point 50-miler running the latter half of the iconic 100-mile course, starting at the famous Benvie Gardens and finishing at Karkloof Country Club. Runners traverse indigenous forests, working farmlands, and the Karkloof Valley with a dawn start — passing the famous Karkloof Falls en route to the finish.
Some ultra experience recommended
Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaSeptember 25, 2026
Karkloof 50 Miler is a point-to-point trail race in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, held on September 25, 2026. The course covers 80 km, climbs 1,509 m, and has a 17h30m cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Pacers | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 1,317 m | — | |||
Bushwillow Caravan Park Aid Station | 31.0 | 0 m | — | Drop Bags | ||
Karkloof Country Club Aid Station | 45.3 | 0 m | — | |||
Airstrip Resource | 63.7 | 0 m | — | |||
Karkloof Falls Resource | 71.8 | 0 m | — | |||
Finish Finish | 78.4 | 975 m | 17h30m12:00 AM +1 |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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On-site camping on the polo fields at Karkloof Country Club with access to ablution facilities and hot showers. R215 per person per night. Glamping packages (3-night, sleeps 2) also available. 100 and 50 Miler entries include 2 nights self-camping. Additional camping available at Bushwillow Caravan Park for 30/20/10 Milers.
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