Ultra X South Africa
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Ultra X South Africa 19–24 October 2026
Ultra X South Africa is a six day stage race covering 330 km (200 mile) across parts of the Cederberg region in South Africa. The route passes through vineyards, orchards, farmlands, remote gorges, mountain passes and sandstone wilderness, and includes flowing singletrack carved by local farmers, steep climbs and long stages.
The event is rated difficulty 6/6 and technicality 3/5. Reported temperature range for the event is 10 to 32°C. Participants move between daily stages and sleep each night in an exclusive wild camp, with private tents and communal campfire evenings.
Event logistics include a welcome email with confirmation and key dates, a Race Pack and kit list delivered by email, access to a private community group, and an optional pre race team call. The nearest airport listed is CPT.
The race combines varied terrain and daily transfers between remote locations. The information provided describes multi day endurance stages, changing underfoot surfaces, and notable shifts in temperature and elevation across the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
