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RMB UTD Sundowner Run

Basic Listing
  1. Running Man Adventures
  2. 2026 Edition

Chase the Drakensberg sunset in this uniquely timed Friday evening trail run

Directions
Registration OpensJuly 25, 2025
DeadlineApril 02, 2026
This event took place on April 24, 2026
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April 24, 2026
Friday 1:00pm GMT+2 start
Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
34 km
Point to Point Course
1,107 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
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2017
Established

What Makes It Great

The Sundowner Run (SDR) is a uniquely timed 34km trail run that begins at 13:00 on Friday and runs into the Drakensberg dusk and dark. Starting at Castleburn Farm, the route operates in an altitude window between 1,600m and 1,950m, climbing to Crane Tarn, descending to Mzimkulwana Hut, traversing the face of Siphongweni, and finishing at the race village. SDR runners share the course with UTD Miler and UTD100 runners in the final stages, creating a unique atmosphere of seeing the ultra-distance field on course. A great introduction to night running in mountain terrain.

Difficulty

Intermediate
4/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Night Running
Steep Climbing
Variable Weather
Sun Exposure

Finish Awards

Finisher Medal
All SDR finishers receive a finisher's medal.

RMB UTD Sundowner Run

Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaApril 24, 2026

April 24, 2026
Course map for RMB UTD Sundowner Run
DistDistance34 km
GainElevation Gain1,107 m
LimitCutoff11 h
Night RunningSteep ClimbingVariable WeatherSun Exposure

Entry Timeline

Registration OpensJuly 25, 2025
Registration DeadlineApril 02, 2026
Race DayApril 24, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
34.0 km
Distance
Point to Point
Route
11h
Cutoff Time
1,737 m
Average Elevation
1,107 m
Total Ascent
1,185 m
Total Descent
1,973 m
High Point
1,537 m
Low Point
Course map
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Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Start
Start
0.01,610 m
Mzimkulwana Hut
Aid Station
11.41,624 m
Cobham
Aid Station
20.01,625 m
Finish
Finish
33.21,539 m

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On-Site Camping Available

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.

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crew permitted at designated points. Consult SDR Technical Information for crew access details.

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Race reports from other RMB Ultra-trail Drakensberg events

Race Report — Ultra Trail Drakensberg 160RMB UTD Miler
By Matt Bouch • 2024
Ultra-Trail Drakensberg: GCU65 Race ReportRMB UTD Giants Cup Uncut
By Jen Bloss • 2024
Trail Running With Purpose: RMB Ultra Trail Drakensberg 2025RMB UTD Miler
By Blake Dyason • 2025

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Register•April 24, 2026