Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB
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Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB
The Mountain Ultra Trail or MUT by UTMB is a trail running festival in George on South Africa’s east coast. The event is set around the Outeniqua Mountains, where peaks reach up to 1,578 meters above sea level and many hiking trails cross the area.
Trails run through fynbos and old growth indigenous forests. High points along the routes provide views over the Indian Ocean to the south and across the Karoo to the north. The terrain includes valleys and mountain ridges with significant elevation change along the courses.
Races and distances include:
- MUT Miler by UTMB: 168 km, 8014 m+
- MUT 100 by UTMB: 100 km, 4717 m+
- MUT 60 by UTMB: 58 km, 3005 m+
- MUT Marathon by UTMB: 43 km, 2312 m+
- MUT Challenge by UTMB: 25 km, 1043 m+
- MUT Lite by UTMB: 11.9 km, 312 m+
Several races are listed within UTMB World Series categories and carry Running Stones as noted for specific distances. The event description emphasizes natural features, route profiles, and elevation data for each race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
