A full Cape Peninsula traverse from dusk through night — the defining challenge of African trail running
Cape Town's flagship ultra stretches the length of Table Mountain National Park, departing at dusk from the City Bowl and winding south through 14 aid stations to Simon's Town, Kommetjie, and Cape Point before looping back to Gardens Rugby Club. The route traverses iconic Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Kalk Bay Mountains, and the remote wilderness of the Cape Peninsula's southern tip — all within a single continuous push through night and day. With 7,187m of climbing, constant technical terrain, and dramatic temperature swings from single-digit mountain mornings to 30°C+ summer afternoons, UTCT is the defining challenge of African trail running.
Experienced ultrarunners
Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaNovember 20, 2026
Must complete a qualifier within the qualification window
Submission deadline: October 28, 2026
Must have completed a 50km+ trail race within 24 months prior to race day. Qualifying result must be submitted by midday 28 October 2026 to [email protected].
| Location | km | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start — Gardens Rugby Club Start | 0.0 | 131 m |
Signal Hill Aid Station | 7.9 | 323 m |
Kloof Nek Aid Station | 16.1 | 235 m |
Platteklip Gorge Checkpoint | 21.0 | 1,068 m |
Table Mountain Aid Station | 27.0 | 781 m |
Llandudno Aid Station | 37.5 | 14 m |
Rocket Road Aid Station | 43.3 | 136 m |
Hout Bay Aid Station | 53.3 | 5 m |
Silvermine Checkpoint | 64.1 | 292 m |
Kalk Bay Aid Station | 70.7 | 24 m |
Blackhill Checkpoint | 81.3 | 135 m |
Simon's Town Aid Station | 90.4 | 38 m |
Scarborough Aid Station | 97.8 | 10 m |
Kommetjie Aid Station | 106.9 | 12 m |
Noordhoek Aid Station | 115.7 | 41 m |
Constantia Glen Aid Station | 134.9 | 162 m |
Alphen Trail Aid Station | 139.3 | 47 m |
Nursery Ravine Checkpoint | 143.9 | 363 m |
Newlands Picnic Site Aid Station | 151.0 | 122 m |
Dead Man's Tree Checkpoint | 158.9 | 356 m |
Finish — Gardens Rugby Club Finish | 161.8 | 134 m |
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Late November summer heat reaches 30°C+ during afternoon sections, especially in exposed southern sections
Early morning temperatures on Table Mountain and high ridge sections can drop to single digits °C
Cape Town's notorious weather can shift rapidly — wind, rain, and cloud cover can affect any section at any time
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