A 162km crossing into Lesotho through the wild heart of the Southern Drakensberg
The RMB UTD Miler is a 162km point-to-point epic through the Southern Drakensberg and across the border into Lesotho. Starting at Silverstreams Trading Store near Bushman's Nek, the route follows the full length of the Giant's Cup Trail before ascending Sani Pass and reaching Thabana Ntlenyana — the highest peak in Southern Africa. Runners continue across Lesotho's wild high country to Black Mountain Pass, Sani Stone Lodge, and Hodgson's Peak, before descending through the 12 Apostles Trailhead and along Khanti Ridge to the finish at Premier Resort Sani Pass. A valid passport is required to cross into Lesotho. Each finisher receives a handmade cowbell forged by a blacksmith in Mokhotlong. Elite runners are expected from 10:00 Saturday; the final cutoff is 10:00 Sunday.
Experienced ultrarunners
Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaApril 24, 2026
| Location | km | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 1,758 m |
Swiman Aid Station | 14.3 | 1,825 m |
Castleburn Aid Station | 28.2 | 1,610 m |
Mzimkulwana Hut Aid Station | 39.6 | 1,624 m |
Cobham Aid Station | 48.2 | 1,625 m |
Sani Road Aid Station | 61.0 | 1,683 m |
RSA Border Post Aid Station | 69.0 | 1,957 m |
Sani Top Aid Station | 77.1 | 2,873 m |
Sehonghong Aid Station | 95.5 | 3,104 m |
Black Mountain Aid Station | 104.1 | 3,242 m |
Sani Stone Lodge Aid Station | 117.2 | 2,790 m |
Sani Top Aid Station | 131.3 | 2,873 m |
Salt & Pepper Aid Station | 153.0 | 1,980 m |
Finish Finish | 164.1 | 1,539 m |
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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.
Course reaches above 3,400m on the Lesotho high plateau near Thabana Ntlenyana; altitude effects significant for many runners
Overnight temperatures in the Lesotho highlands can drop well below freezing, particularly on the high plateau sections
Afternoon thunderstorms frequent on exposed Drakensberg ridgelines in April; route includes extended exposed sections above treeline
Mountain weather changes rapidly in the Drakensberg and Lesotho; runners should be prepared for sun, rain, wind, and cold within the same day
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