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Kaapsehoop Mountain Ultra 2026
9
Aug
Date
9 Aug (Sunday)
Time
Sun, 05:00–19:00
Venue
Kaapsehoop Pear Orchard Picnic Site, Kaapsehoop road Kaapsehoop
Kaapschehoop, South Africa
📝 Useful Information
The Kaapsehoop Mountain Ultra 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 9 August 2026, in the misty mountain village of Kaapsehoop, Mpumalanga. This trail running event is held over a long weekend and features scenic routes through pine forests and along the Drakensberg escarpment.
Event Schedule & Location
Race Distances & Start Times
Entry Information
Additional Highlights
•Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026.
•Race Village: Kaapsehoop Pear Orchard Picnic Site, Kaapschehoop, Mpumalanga.
•Saturday, 8 August: 16:00 – 18:00 (Includes kit checks and late entries).
•Sunday, 9 August: Starts at 05:00 for the 69km (no late entries for this distance).
•Registration: Official entries are managed through Entry Ninja.
•Closing Date: 69km entries close on 31 July 2026.
•Inclusions: All finishers receive a medal or craft beer; the 69km entry includes a trucker cap/buff and a finisher meal.
•Atmosphere: The village is known for its gravel streets, wild horses (roughly 200 in the area), and a moderate climate that is cooler than the surrounding Lowveld.
•Terrain: Runners can expect "fast, runnable trail" mixed with technical sections and iconic escarpment views.
•Organizer: The event is hosted by FreshTrails.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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