The Gran Canaria World Trail Majors finale on Africa's most iconic mountain
Starting before dawn from Gardens Rugby Club, the UT100 front-loads its two biggest challenges: a grinding climb over Table Mountain and a technical traverse of Karbonkelberg's remote ridge within the first 50km. The back half offers fast-flowing forest running through Cecilia and Newlands before the iconic climb to King's Blockhouse and the final contour stretch back to Race Village. Widely regarded as one of the most competitive 100km races in the world, the UT100 draws an elite international field to the southern tip of Africa every November.
Experienced ultrarunners
Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaNovember 21, 2026
RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town UT100 is a loop trail race in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, held on November 21, 2026. The course covers 99.1 km, climbs 4,106 m, and has a 26h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start — Gardens Rugby Club Start | 0.0 | 140 m | — | Crew | |
Signal Hill Aid Station | 11.9 | 323 m | — | Crew | Drop Bags |
Kloof Nek Aid Station | 20.2 | 235 m | 4h8:00 AM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Platteklip Gorge Checkpoint | 25.0 | 1,068 m | — | Drop Bags | |
Table Mountain Aid Station | 31.1 | 781 m | — | Drop Bags | |
Llandudno Aid Station | 41.5 | 14 m | — | Crew | Drop Bags |
Rocket Road Aid Station | 47.3 | 136 m | — | Drop Bags | |
Hout Bay Aid Station | 57.4 | 5 m | 14h30m6:30 PM | Crew | |
Constantia Glen Aid Station | 72.3 | 162 m | — | Drop Bags | |
Alphen Trail Aid Station | 76.7 | 47 m | 19h11:00 PM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Nursery Ravine Checkpoint | 81.3 | 363 m | — | Drop Bags | |
Newlands Picnic Site Aid Station | 88.4 | 122 m | 23h3:00 AM +1 | Crew | Drop Bags |
Dead Man's Tree Checkpoint | 96.3 | 358 m | — | Drop Bags | |
Finish — Gardens Rugby Club Finish | 99.2 | 135 m | 26h6:00 AM +1 | Crew |
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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Late November summer temperatures can exceed 30°C during afternoon sections
Cape Town weather can shift rapidly — single-digit cold on Table Mountain summit gives way to intense daytime heat
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