The full Giant's Cup Hiking Trail — a 5-day hike — in a single non-stop effort
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The Giant's Cup Uncut (GCU) is a non-stop 62km ultra-distance run along the full length of the legendary Giant's Cup Hiking Trail through the southernmost reaches of the Drakensberg. Named for the distinctive cup-shaped basin between Hodgson's Peaks, the route crosses ancient pathways, cascading streams, and dramatic valleys carved into the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg. Starting at Silverstreams, runners experience the complete 5-day hiking trail compressed into a single effort — one of the purest ways to experience the Maloti-Drakensberg World Heritage Site.
Some ultra experience recommended
Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaApril 24, 2027
RMB UTD Giants Cup Uncut is a point-to-point trail race in Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, held on April 24, 2027. The course covers 62 km, climbs 1,939 m, and has a 14h30m cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 1,758 m | — | |
Swiman Aid Station | 14.3 | 1,825 m | — | |
Castleburn Aid Station | 28.2 | 1,610 m | 6h12:00 PM | Crew |
Mzimkulwana Hut Aid Station | 39.6 | 1,624 m | 9h30m3:30 PM | |
Cobham Aid Station | 48.2 | 1,625 m | — | Crew |
Finish Finish | 61.4 | 1,539 m | 14h30m8:30 PM | 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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Camping available at the race village at Premier Resort Sani Pass. A tented village is constructed on the resort grounds with hot-shower ablutions. Each person receives their own 2-person tent with mattress (bring your own bedding); dinner and breakfast included in the camping package. 3-night and 4-night packages available. Hotel rooms also available at Premier Resort Sani Pass for runners who have secured their race entry.
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