Ultra X South Africa
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About the race
Ultra X South Africa is a six stage, 330 km ultra stage race held in the Cederberg region of South Africa from 19 to 24 October 2026. Over six days competitors cover varied terrain including vineyards, orchards, farmlands, remote gorges, mountain passes, flowing singletrack carved by farmers, sandstone wilderness and hidden wilderness trails. The event lists an overall difficulty of 6/6 and a technicality of 3/5, with expected temperatures between 10 and 32°C. Daily stages include steep climbs and long sections that require sustained endurance and careful pacing.
Each night participants stay in exclusive wild camp locations with private tents and communal campfires. Event information provided to entrants includes a race pack, kit lists, GPX route files, live tracking and official results. Logistics note the nearest airport as CPT. The organiser also offers pre-race communications such as a welcome email, optional pre-race calls and a private online community for entrant questions and peer contact. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
