Koranna Mountain Ultra
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About the race
Koranna Ultra Trail Run Festival takes place 10–12 October 2026 at Koranna Getaway, Verlangdedeel Plaas, Clocolan in the Eastern Free State. The event is a multi-day trail festival with a night run, a main race day across several trail distances, and a Sunday Jack & Jill mountain sprint with prize money.
Race distances:
- 45 km Ultra
- 33 km Trail
- 21 km Trail
- 12 km Trail
- 5 km Fun Run
The schedule includes a Friday family-friendly night run and a Saturday main event across the listed distances. The festival route passes natural features such as waterfalls, caves, rivers and forest canopy. The event provides fully supported water points on race day and a finish-line area with a traditional Koranna pap and wors meal, coffee and rusks on weekend mornings, plus social evening activities including a sokkie dance.
Entries are available online with standard fees listed for each distance and the entry period closes 28 September 2026 or earlier if capacity is reached. Entry includes the Friday night run, the Saturday main event, the Sunday Jack & Jill Challenge, selected meals, and festival refreshments.
Compulsory gear includes a hydration pack (min 2 L), space blanket, trail shoes, thermal top, waterproof jacket with hood, gloves, whistle, extra nutrition, fully charged cellphone, headlamp and GPX navigation device. Minimum ages apply per distance and cut-off times will be announced closer to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
