The Gauntlet - Piketberg
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The Gauntlet V2 : 18-hour backyard-style ultra at Kruistementvlei Farm
The Gauntlet V2 is an 18-hour backyard-style ultra held across Saturday 29 August to Sunday 30 August 2026 at Kruistementvlei Farm, Goedverwacht, Western Cape, South Africa. The event runs lap by lap, one lap each hour, with the distance for each lap decided by a playing card drawn at the start of that hour. Lap distances vary between 4 km and 8 km per hour.
Participants receive a medal regardless of how many laps they complete. A T shirt and a goodie bag are provided only for entries received before 31 January 2026. The general entry fee is R1450 and includes two nights of camping.
The venue features winding single tracks through mountains, rivers, dams, areas of fynbos, koppies, and caves with San paintings. Nighttime conditions include wildlife sounds and a starry sky; runners are required to wear headlamps or reflective gear for night laps.
Event rules note that dogs are welcome if well trained and under owner control, open flames are not permitted except in designated accommodation areas, and the event follows a leave-no-trace policy. Basic first aid will be available on site; runners are responsible for their own nutrition and health. Awards are given to those who complete the full 18 hours and spot prizes or recognitions may be awarded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
