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South Africa - WC
5 Oct 22 to 10 Oct 20 (Less than a week until event)
R4800 per person min.
Entries open: 5 Mar 2019
Distance: 42km
Ascent: 2600m
Days: 2
Technical difficulty: 9/10
The Otter Run/Challenge is a two day event including a 4-6 km Prologue Route on the 1st day and the feature 42km traverse of the Otter Trail on the 2nd day. The completion of both events is mandatory in order for qualification for an Otter Run/Challenge medal. Medals are awarded according to completion times for the 42km event however results recorded in the prologue route determine the starting order of the 42km event and edibility for podium positions…. [read more]
Mauritius
6 Oct 22 to 6 Oct 19 (Less than a week until event)
R1099 per person min.
Distance: 200km
Ascent: m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: /10
Colin Mayer was a “one of a kind” sports legend who inspired an entire generation of cyclists. Passionate for the bike, he became a cycling legend at 30 years old. We commemorate him through this race and hope to inspire riders throughout Mauritius to push themselves beyond their limits and to be in the best shape of their lives. The race combines a well organized and friendly race-village with an amazing 4 days of mountain biking, to deliver a world-class mountain biking experience. It’s magic lies in the simple combination of exciting diverse trails, passionate people and tight-knit local biking […]
South Africa
6 Oct 22 to 25 Oct 20 (Less than a week until event)
R25930 per person min.
Distance: 250km
Ascent: m
Days: 7
Technical difficulty: /10
Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM) is an adventurous foot race held annually in October in the breath-taking landscape of South Africa’s “Green Kalahari”. Founded by Estienne Arndt, Nadia Arndt and Simon Kelly. This extreme sports event is a 7 day self-sufficient race, covering an approximate total distance of 250km. Known as the ‘Big Daddy’ in the South African running fraternity, KAEM is one of the oldest and most respected extreme marathons on the International Trail Running calendar. KAEM takes place in the Kalahari Desert in the proximity of the Augrabies Falls on the Orange River. […]
United Kingdom
7 Oct 22 to 4 Oct 20 (Less than a week until event)
R na
Distance: 130km
Ascent: m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: /10
Atlantic Coast Challenge Now in its 11th year the more windswept and, some might say, interesting younger sibling of the Jurassic Coast Challenge. The route starts near Padstow and finishes at Lands End. Complete up to 78.6 miles (3 marathons) over 3 days by walking, running or crawling, pitting your mental and physical prowess against some of the wildest coastline in Britain. Dare to complete 1, 2 or 3 days. Every Atlantic Coast Challenge starter receives a event T-shirt and every finisher receives a classic challenge medal and Cornish Pasty. Monday morning proof to your work colleagues or family that you […]
United States of America
7 Oct 22 to 13 Oct 20 (Less than a week until event)
R na / USD: $1195
Distance: 383.5km
Ascent: 9000m
Days: 5
Technical difficulty: 8/10
Moab 200 Endurance Run The Moab 240 Endurance Run is a 240.3 mile footrace through some of Utah’s most stunning and challenging terrain. WHERE: Begins and ends in Moab, Utah DATE: October 7-11, 2022 DISTANCE: 240.3 miles CUT OFF: 113 hours (11pm Oct 11, 2022) with 29,467ft ascent COURSE DESIGN: Just one huge single loop, no repetition PARTICIPANTS: Solo, non-stop footrace. Runners may have a pacer after mile 71. Pacers are optional but not necessary. REGISTER: Registration for 2022 opens Jan 4 at 9am MT. Register here Race sells out quickly, register early for guaranteed entry!
Korea
8 Oct 22 to 18 Oct 20 (Less than a week until event)
R na
Distance: 112km
Ascent: 4800m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: 6/10
Ultra Trail Jeju: Trans Jeju is the biggest ultra distance trail event on the volcanic island Jeju, South Korea. Participants will run through the Hallasan National Park (UNESCO World Heritage), which is extremely diverse: at various altitudes there are more than 1,800 species of subtropical, temperate and subarctic plants flourishing on the Halla volcano (the highest mountain in South Korea) that change distinctly with four seasons, offering runners ever-changing scenery. Surrounding the mountain’s peak is the world’s largest forest of Abies Koreana, which have become popular today as Christmas trees. This ultra offers majestic views, including the crater lake […]
Tunisia
8 Oct 22 to 16 Oct 20 (Less than a week until event)
R26242 per person min. / EUR1900
Distance: 100km
Ascent: m
Days: 6
Technical difficulty: 6/10
The “Sahara 100km” leg race is part of the “Trail Running Adventure”, and It could well be considered ideal contact with the world of extreme sports. For some of the runners, it may be a final, definitive sporting accomplishment, while for others, it may become a launching pad for continued participation in highly demanding extreme running races. Only after having participated will it be possible to understand in which of the two categories each runner is in. The race exalts the spirit of each participant in search of his or her own personal feat, and in fact, all of […]
South Africa - NWP
8 Oct 22 to 27 Sep 20 (Less than a week until event)
R635 per person min.
Distance: 120km
Ascent: m
Days: 2
Technical difficulty: /10
Magalies Adventure Join us for the staging of the Magalies MTB & Trail Running Adventure, taking place at an exciting new venue just outside of Magaliesburg which takes place over the weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Started in 2008, The Magalies MTB & Trail Running Adventure has a wonderful pedigree. It’s the oldest race in The Leverage Corporation stable, and it’s back with a vengeance. We have a brand new venue, brand new trails and lots more exciting news to share with you once entries open. Again this year the Magalies Adventure will offer participants a choice of both Mountain Biking […]
United Kingdom
13 Oct 22 to 1 Jan 70 (± 1 weeks until event)
RR635 per person min. per person min.
Distance: 84km
Ascent: m
Days: 5
Technical difficulty: /10
Ultra Challenge Sahara Push yourself further and take on The Saharan Challenge! It’s 2 marathon distances over 2 days, with a fantastic route through the lush Draa Valley down to sun-baked dunes on the desert edge, with rugged mountain scenery, and sleeping under the stars in our Bedouin style base camp. This 5-day trip has it all – a tough challenge, stunning scenery, luxury camping, sun, full support, and a night in Marrakech. An unforgettable Moroccan adventure with some welcome autumn sun! The UNESCO World Heritage Draa Valley provides a dramatic backdrop for our double marathon distance challenge, across baked […]
South Africa - WC
14 Oct 22 to 11 Oct 20 (± 1 weeks until event)
R900 per person min.
Entries open: 14 Apr 2018
Distance: 140km
Ascent: m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: 5/10
Eselfontein MTB Festival OUR MTB FESTIVAL FOR 2022 WIL BE HELP ON 14-16 OCTOBER. SAFE THE DATE !! 3 Day Stage Event Route Description DAY 1 This 30km will be a day ight ride starting at 6pm so the correct lights will be required. We expect the average rider to do the last 15km in the dark. This section of track has been part of our normal night race of the festival over the past few years and has a total elevation gain of 690m. It will be a bunch start but will have plenty of passing opportunities. The results from Day […]
United States of America
15 Oct 22 to 26 Oct 19 (± 1 weeks until event)
R na / USD: $2500
Entries open: 15 Nov 2016
Distance: 268km
Ascent: m
Days: 6
Technical difficulty: 9/10
Trans Pecos Ultra Trans-Pecos Ultra features a challenging 165 mile course. Each stage offers spectacular views by day and unparalleled starlit skies at night. Be prepared for continuous hills and plenty of rocky single-track. This portion of Texas is not flat – the average elevation is about 4200ft. You can run, walk, or even crawl, just don’t give up. Trans-Pecos Ultra marathon is sanctioned by USA Track & Field which evidences a commitment to follow national and international rules and regulations of endurance sports and to provide a safe environment for the participants and spectators.
South Africa - FS
20 Oct 22 to 18 Oct 20 (± 2 weeks until event)
R3500 per person min.
Entries open: 9 Jun 2016
Distance: 73km
Ascent: m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: /10
Golden Gate Challenge: The Golden Gate Challenge is a three-day track and trail run through over 70kms of the most rugged yet scenic mountains of the Free State, situated in the magnificent Golden Gate Highlands National Park to raise funds for the bearded vulture and conservation of biodiversity as well as the revival of eco-tourism activities. There are shorter courses available for those not ready to explore the full 3 days. Try the 2 day 27km Kgodumodumo run which is 10km on Saturday and 17km on the Sunday OR take it easy with the 10km Dino run which takes place […]
Australia
20 Oct 22 to 18 Oct 20 (± 2 weeks until event)
R$440 per person min. / AUD440
Distance: 220km
Ascent: m
Days: 4
Technical difficulty: /10
Cape to Cape Welcome to the home of Cape to Cape, Australia’s largest, longest running and most popular four day MTB stage race. Based in Margaret River Western Australia, this iconic riding experience includes access to stunning private trails, vineyard visits, brewery finishes and some of the warmest hospitality the region has to offer. Starting at Cape Leeuwin lighthouse and finishing four days later up at Cape Naturaliste, the course makes its way through a network of trails along the coast, through National Parks, forest, farm lands, mountain bike parks, and bush before heading up to the northern cape of […]
South Africa - KZN
21 Oct 22 to 11 Oct 20 (± 2 weeks until event)
R1940 (own accommodation) per person min.
Entries open: 1 Dec 2018
Distance: 37km
Ascent: m
Days: 2
Technical difficulty: 5/10
Glencairn Trail Run- The Ram Run 2 Days | 2 Routes | 2 Distances. A weekend of trail running, catering for all abilities, at the foothills of the majestic Sani Pass Valley. Based at Glencairn Farm, the home of KAP sani2c. A small sheep farm at the foothills of the majestic Sani Pass Valley was acquired and transformed into the registration and start venue of KAP sani2c and the finish of stage 6 of the Old Mutual joBerg2c. Glencairn Farm is still very much a sheep farm but the recent developments aimed at these races have provided a great opportunity […]
South Africa - WC
21 Oct 22 to 25 Oct 20 (± 2 weeks until event)
R3000 per person min.
Entries open: 24 May 2016
Distance: 380km
Ascent: 4642m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: /10
After a successful launch in 2015, the Cape Classic 380 is set to take place from 21-23 Octoer 2022. This is a challenging, superbly organized fun 3-day cycling event based in Montagu in the Western Cape for amateur enthusiasts wanting to kick start the cycling season, or use it as a training ride for Double Century or Full Ironman. The Cape Classic 380 is limited to 60 riders (with 2 pelotons) and consists of 380km of protected peloton riding for the entire event, ensuring a fun and safe journey for the riders involved. The start venue is based at the […]
Portugal
21 Oct 22 to 4 Oct 20 (± 2 weeks until event)
R65 per person min.
Distance: 100km
Ascent: 6000m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: 6/10
Azores Triangle Adventure Azores Triangle Adventure is an amazing trail running race that runs in 3 stages in 3 days, trough the most emblematic landscapes of the three islands of the Azorean Triangle: São Jorge Island, Pico Island and Faial Island, in a total of more than 80 kilometers.
South Africa
22 Oct 22 to 1 Jan 70 (± 2 weeks until event)
RR65 per person min. per person min.
Distance: 90km
Ascent: 1950m
Days: 2
Technical difficulty: /10
Experience a bespoke weekend of mountain bike riding in Tulbagh, situated in the splendorous Cape Winelands. Enjoy a weekend of stunning mountain bike routes, great company, excellent accommodation options, good food and wine. Get to ride some of the ABSA Cape Epic routes for 2021. Add to this, included in the entry, we are offering two breakfasts at the venue on Raptor Rise farm, and two lunches at Montpellier. Rider groups will be assisted by the local Tulbagh MTB committee members, your chance to get to know the real local mountain bikers and learn about the soul of Tulbagh.
South Africa - WC
28 Oct 22 to 1 Nov 20 (± 3 weeks until event)
R5 000 per person min.
Distance: 200km
Ascent: 4500m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: 7/10
FNB Wines2Whales The race with GEES! The FNB Wines2Whales was born out of the desire to create a world-class 3-day stage race in the Western Cape of South Africa. Since its inception in 2009, the three events, aptly named after the wines of the area, have become a must-do event on the mountain bike calendar with riders from the farthest reaches of the country and the world. Its biggest drawcard is undoubtedly the route, which has been perfected over the past 12 years. In 2022, the FNB W2W reverts back to the traditional route and takes riders from the wines […]
India
28 Oct 22 to 6 Nov 20 (± 3 weeks until event)
R na
Distance: 160km
Ascent: m
Days: 8
Technical difficulty: 6/10
Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race Himalayan Run & Trek “Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race” time and again has been described as the most spectacular running course in the world! During the race, views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga (4 out of 5 of the world’s highest peaks) are visible. Regardless of your level of ability – whether a 10K, marathoner, or ultramarathon runner – you can run at your own pace. There are no age limits or stage cutoff times. Five daily stages of 24 – 20 – 26 – 13 – 17 miles are designed for middle distance […]
Rwanda
1 Nov 22 to 1 Jan 70 (± 4 weeks until event)
RR na per person min.
Distance: 275km
Ascent: 6200m
Days: 5
Technical difficulty: /10
Rwandan MTB Epic The Rwandan Epic team has a shared passion for Rwanda, mountain biking and seeing people and communities lifted up through cycling. The Rwandan Epic is back, bigger than ever, with 5 stages and 4 categories. With world champions and national champions on the list of previous winners, the Rwandan Epic promises to be as tough as it is beautiful. Some of the winners including Karl Platt and Jean Eric Habimana have convinced the event team to not only move the event back to its original date in November, but also to add one more stage to […]
South Africa
1 Nov 22 to 14 Jun 20 (± 4 weeks until event)
R na
Distance: 70km
Ascent: m
Days: 2
Technical difficulty: 8/10
2 Distances To Choose From All routes are fully marked and do not require a GPS or self-navigation. Aid Stations are positioned along the route. Distances between aid stations vary from 7km to 14km. Ultra Distance (70km) The Ultra is a notoriously tough course, mainly because day 1 takes place in steep mountainous terrain with approx 2300m of elevation gain. Stage 1 quickly earned itself the reputation of one of South Africa’s toughest stages on a multiday event. Stage 2 is much easier (350m elevation gain), but not to be totally underestimated on tired legs! Marathon Distance (42km) The Marathon […]
South Africa - WC
3 Nov 22 to 3 Nov 19 (± 4 weeks until event)
R3650 per person min.
Distance: 75km
Ascent: m
Days: 4
Technical difficulty: /10
Fairview Dryland Traverse It is trail run that exposes you to all the Klein Karoo can offer. A prologue that starts underground in the world famous Cango Caves, a traverse of the majestic Swartberg mountain range and the ascent of the world heritage site of the Swartberg Mountain pass.
Australia
4 Nov 22 to 17 Oct 20 (± 4 weeks until event)
R26500 per person min. / AUD2650
Distance: 650km
Ascent: 13000m
Days: 8
Technical difficulty: /10
The Crocodile Trophy The Crocodile Trophy is Australia‘s and the World‘s oldest and most iconic mountain bike stage race. It calls the holiday paradise that is tropical North Queensland home and its stage plan from Cairns to Port Douglas is unique – every day is different! The nine days include lush rainforest trails, awesome single tracks in the so typical bushland surrounds; you‘llride through river crossings and the iconic Australian Outback and you‘ll finish on the breath-takingly beautiful Four Mile Beach. You can rely on a support crew that has decades of stage race experience, including mechanics, a chef, doctors […]
Spain
4 Nov 22 to 13 Mar 21 (± 4 weeks until event)
R4000 per person min. / EUR239
Distance: 161km
Ascent: 2700m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: 7/10
Epic Camí de Cavalls 360º Epic Camí de Cavalls 360º takes place in the mediterranean island of Menorca and consists of three stages of pure MTBing through an exciting and technically demanding track, only suitable for experienced mountain bikers with great technical skills. The itinerary is based on GR 223 Camí de Cavalls, an ancestral path that circumnavigates Menorca. Along its 161.3 km, it goes through a range of very unique landscapes most of which are environmentally sensitive and protected. Among them, the most important area is Albufera des Grau natural park and other natural protected areas: large unspoilt caves, streams, precipices, cliffs, […]
Spain
4 Nov 22 to 13 Mar 21 (± 4 weeks until event)
R4000 per person min. / EUR239
Distance: 160km
Ascent: 2740m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: 7/10
Epic Camí de Cavalls 360º Epic Camí de Cavalls 360º takes place in the mediterranean island of Menorca and consists of three stages of pure Trail Running through an exciting and technically demanding track. The itinerary is based on GR 223 Camí de Cavalls, an ancestral path that circumnavigates Menorca. Along its 160 km, it goes through a range of very unique landscapes most of which are environmentally sensitive and protected. Among them, the most important area is Albufera des Grau natural park and other natural protected areas: large unspoilt caves, streams, precipices, cliffs, woods and lands, framed with the typical […]
Nepal
5 Nov 22 to 13 Nov 20 (± 4 weeks until event)
R na
Distance: 212km
Ascent: m
Days: 12
Technical difficulty: 8/10
Manaslu Mountain Trail The Manaslu Trail Race is a challenging multi-stage trail race passing through some of Nepal’s most beautiful Himalayan landscapes in a part-circumnavigation of Manaslu, the world’s eighth highest mountain. You’ll ‘run’ a total of ~130 km over 7 race days and hike ~40 km over two days. You’ll cross a 5,160m pass, sleep at a monastery, (optionally) peer over the border into wild Tibet, run above a glacier on the trail to Manaslu Base Camp and enjoy many awesome trails in between. You run with a light pack and all of your equipment is carried from […]
Nepal
11 Nov 22 to 20 Nov 19 (± 5 weeks until event)
R na / USD: $2495
Distance: 280km
Ascent: 9000m
Days: 6
Technical difficulty: 8/10
YAK ATTACK: A RACE LIKE NO OTHER Climbing to the dizzying heights of 5416m above sea level, Yak Attack is the highest mountain bike race on Earth and now hosts the highest timed downhill enduro section – from 5416m down to 2800m above sea level over 8km! Due to the excellent reviews of our 2019 event, the 2022 edition will follow a similar format – more flowy singletrack, more Enduro trails to shred with the snow-capped mountains of the Annapurna’s as the backdrop. 280km, 9000m of ascent, and 2 very unique loops around Besi Sahar and Kagenbi will bring 7 days […]
South Africa - WC
12 Nov 22 to 15 Nov 20 (± 5 weeks until event)
R1,300 per person min.
Distance: 132km
Ascent: 3 970m
Days: 2
Technical difficulty: 3/10
To Hell and Back: The To Hell and Back mountain bike route starts on Day 1 at the entrance gate of De Hoek holiday resort (700m above sea level) ± 6km west of the Cango Caves. The first ± 4km is tarred road whereafter participants turnoff onto a gravel road snaking through the farms in the Cango valley. After a steep climb this road links up with the main road at the base of the Swartberg Pass (860m). From here the route follows the Swartberg Pass to the top (1560m) where the Gamkaskloof turnoff is taken 3km further. The route […]
Namibia
15 Nov 22 to 23 Nov 19 (± 6 weeks until event)
R na
Distance: 250km
Ascent: m
Days: 5
Technical difficulty: 7/10
Desert Ultra Marathon This is the Namib Desert, one of the oldest deserts in the world, a vast region of Southern Africa that has been dry for more than 50 million years. Daytime temperatures at this time of year can reach 50+ degrees but as night begins to fall, and the sunset turns the landscape into something otherworldly, the temperatures can drop to near freezing. You’re standing in baking heat and dust, surrounded on all sides by sand and scrubland. The Spitskoppe Mountains loom over you, bare rock rising nearly 2 kilometers from the desert floor. You’re a dot on […]
South Africa - Western Cape
18 Nov 22 to 27 Mar 21 (± 6 weeks until event)
R8750 per person min.
Distance: 114km
Ascent: 1830m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: 6/10
Ride the Cape: Explore the Elgin Valley Ride The Cape is an all inclusive luxury riding & culinary experience through the beautiful Elgin Valley. The event is limited to 70 riders ensuring exclusivity. Participants will ride through its well-known apple and pear orchards and experience Elgin’s high-quality, cool climate wines. Participants will explore 3-days of exhilarating riding on some of South Africa’s best kept single track with scenic views of Cape fynbos, orchards, indigenous forests and vineyards. Ride the Cape is all about offering guests an exclusive and unique off the beaten path experience. The Ride the Cape team has […]
South Africa - WC
19 Nov 22 to 22 Nov 20 (± 6 weeks until event)
R1200 per person min.
Entries open: 7 Jun 2018
Distance: 85km
Ascent: m
Days: 2
Technical difficulty: 7/10
– Savanna Origin of Trails: Affectionately dubbed “SA’s MTB Party of the year”, the stage race MTB Experience is an individual 2-day MTB Stage Race. Founded in 2013, the routes highlight the beauty and splendor of Stellenbosch, and mountain bikers can look forward to experiencing a vast network of world-class trails while celebrating the origin of SA mountain biking. Be sure to take in the scenery, enjoy the routes while experiencing on-route offerings that go against the norm at SA’s “MTB Party of the year”! The Race Village will be buzzing with excitement, live music, mouth-watering food, drinks and more. […]
Morocco
19 Nov 22 to 27 Nov 20 (± 6 weeks until event)
R na / EUR1190
Distance: 80km
Ascent: m
Days: 7
Technical difficulty: /10
The Atlas Mountain Trail-Morocco is a trail running race divided into 4 timed stages. The complete itinerary will cover a total distance of 80 km, with a total positive and negative elevation gain of 2,200m. For hikers and family members of runners, a trekking program will be scheduled in parallel. A race, sharing and beautiful discoveries: the Atlas Mountain Trail is not just a long effort and a victory over you. It is also breathtaking landscapes, valleys, oases, mountains, palm groves, … It is also a dynamic team (French-Moroccan-Italian) who asks only to share with you their passion to discover or rediscover this magnificent south west Morocco.
Kenya
19 Nov 22 to 22 Nov 20 (± 6 weeks until event)
R7500 per person min.
Distance: 450km
Ascent: m
Days: 4
Technical difficulty: /10
Mt Kenya Epik: Created by two of the very best Kenyan Athletes; long distance runner Douglas Wakiihuri and cyclist David Kinja; that will transverse the foothills of Mount Kenya. Riders in all of the Mt Kenya MTB events are expected to compete in teams of two to ensure they take care of each other on each leg of the stage race which vary between 80 and 120 km per day. Riding in twos is also integral to team tactics. To qualify for a finish, paired teams have to stay together for the duration of the race and must cross the […]
Uganda
20 Nov 22 to 1 Jan 70 (± 6 weeks until event)
RR7500 per person min. per person min.
Distance: 500km
Ascent: 9000m
Days: 5
Technical difficulty: /10
The Kintu Trial is a 5-day event set in Uganda in which mountain biking and adventure are key. In 5 days the participants will ride a total of almost 500KM with an average of 1800 altimeters per day. The route is put together by local mountain bikers in the months prior to the event and is therefore unique. In the Kintu Trial, the routes are always 95% off-road with as many single tracks as possible. Every participant will be pushed to the limit, so definitely don’t underestimate the event. Each edition will have a different route and the event will […]
Antarctica
22 Nov 22 to 27 Nov 20 (± 7 weeks until event)
R na / USD: $12,900
Distance: 250km
Ascent: m
Days: 11
Technical difficulty: /10
The Last Desert: Antarctica The Last Desert is the only multi-day race on the Antarctic continent. The Last Desert in Antarctica is one of the most incredible journeys in the world. Competitors traverse up to 250 km / 155 miles across the largest desert in the world which is often referred to as the “White Desert”. The race is held around the Antarctic Peninsula which has a remarkable history of polar exploration and whaling. The scenic backdrop includes icebergs, mountains, research bases, seals, birds and penguins. The Last Desert is a 6-stage, self-supported footrace at the final frontier in Antarctica. […]
Cambodia
25 Nov 22 to 4 Dec 20 (± 7 weeks until event)
R1750 € per person min.
Distance: 220km
Ascent: 1500m
Days: 8
Technical difficulty: 5/10
CAMBODIA – The Ancient Khmer Path 220km – 6 stages Add the ultimate highlight to your running career by combining the adventure of a challenging run with unique and impressive insights into an ancient culture! Witness the amazement in children’s eyes when they watch you run through their aboriginal villages! Experience the beauty of unspoiled nature and wildlife in a country that still is one of the world’s best-kept secrets! Start the race in a Buddhist temple where monks will be wishing you the best of luck for the race, camp in ancient temples which served as a filming location […]
Oman
26 Nov 22 to 6 Nov 20 (± 7 weeks until event)
R na
Distance: 165km
Ascent: m
Days: 4
Technical difficulty: 7/10
Oman Desert Marathon During November every year, about 100 runners from 15 different countries congregate to take part in a unique adventure in the breathtaking wilderness of the Oman Desert. The Oman Desert Marathon is a race covering 165 km requiring each runner to be completely self sufficient. The runners will embody the essence and essential part of a real “desert experience”. This vast expanse of awe-inspiring beauty and fantasy will present a physical, emotional and spiritual experience of a lifetime. The course will start from the Alwasil Oasis of Bidiyah and finish on the shore of the Arabian Sea. Six […]
United States of America
1 Dec 22 to 7 Dec 19 (± 8 weeks until event)
R8016 per person min. / USD: $550-650
Distance: 240km
Ascent: m
Days: 2
Technical difficulty: /10
Rat Race: City to Sea Making your way through shallow waters, mangrove scenery and narrow channels between islands, you’ll be heading to make land at Key Largo, where you transition to road bikes. From there, 100 miles of smooth tarmac lies ahead of the famous Overseas Highway, before you switch to sneakers for the final half marathon run into Key West. That’s the end your journey, the end of the road and the end of the continental United States. It’s time to enjoy some sundowners and party like only Key West knows how… This 150 mile (33 in kayaks, 104 by […]
Namibia
5 Dec 22 to 12 Dec 20 (± 8 weeks until event)
R27853 per person min. / GBP1990
Distance: 100km
Ascent: 3280m
Days: 1
Technical difficulty: /10
100km of Namib Desert The 15th 100km of Namib Desert (Namibia) is a 5-day, 4-Stage, fully-supported footrace located the Namib-Naukluft National Park, in the Namib Desert, a coastal desert in southern Africa. After being forced, due to the situation relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, to cancel the 2021 edition of the ‘100km of Namib Desert’ against our will, we are pleased to announce the new dates: 5-10 December 2022 The race 100 km of Namib Desert will take place in their summer season. In fact, below the equator, the seasons are reversed and this will be a perfect opportunity to leave the cold […]
South Africa - KZN
28 Jan 23 to 7 Feb 21 (± 16 weeks until event)
R500 per person min.
Entries open: 1 Oct 2019
Distance: 21km
Ascent: m
Days: 2
Technical difficulty: 7/10
Euro Steel: Run the Rivers Faster than we can imagine, summer turns to winter and after a few cold nights we start planning and preparing for the warmer summer days. We are thrilled to bring you more improvements, new energy, excitement and much more in our new edition of this iconic Southern Drakensberg event. Our events form part of the growing FNB. As a result of an overwhelming number of requests coming in from potential entrants, we would first like to offer our faithful previous entrants a preferential entry period. To those that have heard the hype, but have not […]
South Africa - KZN
28 Jan 23 to 7 Feb 21 (± 16 weeks until event)
R800 per person min.
Entries open: 1 Oct 2019
Distance: 87km
Ascent: m
Days: 2
Technical difficulty: /10
Euro Steel – Drak Descent: The original concept of the Drak Descent was for riders and runners to see and follow the paddlers for short sections of the river as they did their annual Drak Challenge canoe race. That was until the human spirit kicked in! Now it’s a question of can we ride all the way next to the Umzimkulu river – from Restmount Children’s Home to the Umzimkulu River Lodge – and more importantly can we ride and/or run faster than the canoeists? Well, that will depend on a number of factors! The River Gods, how much rain […]
Kenya
17 Feb 23 to 9 Feb 20 (± 19 weeks until event)
R34852 per person min. / EUR2490
Distance: 55km
Ascent: m
Days: 9
Technical difficulty: /10
Kimbia Kenya 50 This trail started with a simple idea: to discover Kenya! Five years ago, this project germinated in the heads of Justo Mitieng, a Kenyan who lives in France and his friend Gregory Brussot, director of the agency Exaequo. Since then, Kimbia Kenya has grown, more than 300 participants tread upon the Kenyan tracks, a real success for this project which has always kept its spirit of departure over years: discovery, sharing and trail running.. Accessible by race or on foot (for the 50 km only), the adventure allows everyone to find his/her own pace. Each stage of […]
Sao Tome and Principe
17 Feb 23 to 20 Feb 21 (± 19 weeks until event)
R37497 per person min.
Distance: 200km
Ascent: 6000m
Days: 9
Technical difficulty: /10
São Tomé – The Hemisphere Crossing The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Gulf of Guinea offer a glimpse into forgotten plantations, elegantly built colonial houses, the spectacular tubular Pico Cão Grande, colorful natural beauty in the jungle, and unspoiled beaches. The race is an unique challenge to run through the archipelago, crossing cocoa and coffee plantations, witnessing the island’s unusual histories, and camping on idyllic beaches where five species of marine turtles still lay their eggs when in season. Of course, the race finishes at the Equator Line – São Tomé is the closest country on earth […]
Taiwan
26 Feb 23 to 16 Jan 21 (± 20 weeks until event)
R na / USD: $400
Distance: 106km
Ascent: m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: /10
Superace Alishan: A Life Changing Multi-day Ultra Marathon. This is a self-supporting and self-supplying multi-day trail race of more than 100 kilometers. Varied terrain includes paths, trails and off-road. Participants need to carry all the food, sleep and survival equipment, and it will take three days to complete. SUPERACE founder, Taiwanese ultra marathon explorer, Kevin Lin has promoted multi-day ultra marathon system in Taiwan since 2013. It’s not just a long-distance running event, it is a life-changing adventure that is stacked up by traveling, experiencing the world, and exploring yourself. Not only a qualifying race of both UTMB & ITRA […]
Guatemala
1 Mar 23 to 14 Mar 21 (± 21 weeks until event)
R750 per person min. / USD: $750
Distance: 228km
Ascent: m
Days: 4
Technical difficulty: /10
The Quetzal Challenge If you want a race like no other then this race is for you! Guatemala is a country of diverse landscapes. You will be riding through the tropical rainforest of the northeast where it is home to some of the most important archeological sites of the Mayan culture. The Quetzal Challenge is a mountain bike endurance race where each athlete will put all their skills to the maximum. It is run in teams of two people or individually, each team or participant must go through each PC (control post) together and within the stipulated time limit, otherwise […]
Mexico
17 Mar 23 to 1 Jan 70 (± 23 weeks until event)
RR750 per person min. per person min. / USD: $750
Distance: 450km
Ascent: 5000m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: /10
The Crossing is a race where we have to be completely self-sufficient with 3 checkpoints. Can you imagine starting this adventure at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico and ending it at sunset in the Pacific? …. We want to invite you to this, more than 450 km through extraordinary landscapes and almost 5000m of vertical elevation, 2 oceans, 30 participants and countless stories to tell. The Crossing Click here for all the details
South Africa - WC
19 Mar 23 to 20 Mar 21 (± 23 weeks until event)
R42000 per person min.
Entries open: 23 Mar 2015
Distance: 700km
Ascent: 17250m
Days: 8
Technical difficulty: /10
The Absa Cape Epic The Absa Cape Epic is the most televised mountain bike stage race in the world and the only eight-day mountain bike stage race classed as hors catégorie by the Union Cycliste Interacionale (UCI). This official UCI status makes it a highlight on the professional racer’s calendar. The Absa Cape Epic also attracts aspiring amateur riders wanting to test themselves against the best. It is a full-service race, meaning that everything is taken care of from the start – all riders need to think about is riding. The Absa Cape Epic takes place in the Western Cape […]
Nepal
8 Apr 23 to 23 Apr 20 (± 26 weeks until event)
R42472 per person min. / USD: $3450
Entries open: 5 Jan 2018
Distance: 166km
Ascent: 8,700m
Days: 8
Technical difficulty: /10
The Mustang Trail Race is a 8-stage, high-altitude trail race through the culturally Tibetan, trans-Himalayan region of Nepal. It mixes challenging running on centuries-old trading trails, with plenty of downtime for rest and cultural exploration of caves, villages, monasteries & Hindu temples from Lower to Upper Mustang. A supported race – you run with a light pack, everything else is carried for you. You sleep in ‘tea-houses’ on comfortable mattresses. We feed you big cooked meals and you just bring a few favorite energy snacks. 8 stages, 12 days – It’s 12 days in total: 8 x racing days, 1 x […]
Spain
14 Apr 23 to 4 Oct 20 (± 27 weeks until event)
R3152 per person min. / EUR205-340
Entries open: 10 Jun 2019
Distance: 120 / 80km
Ascent: 4000 / 3000m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: /10
Costa Brava Stage Run The Costa Brava Stage Run (CBSR) is the stage race of the Costa Brava. It is a unique experience in an incredible environment (chosen as the best tourist destination in the world in 2012 by the National Geographic magazine). It’s 3 days of running by the sea. But also of adventure, companionship, coexistence, GR-92, unbelievable small beaches, turquoise waters, botanical gardens, seawalks, kilometric beaches of fine sand, small fishing villages, of Mediterranean Sea, of Dalinian landscapes, Natural Parks, but finally what we are all looking for are emotions and unforgettable memories. The Costa Brava Stage Run […]
Croatia
18 Apr 23 to 25 Apr 20 (± 28 weeks until event)
R350 per person min.
Entries open: 1 Jun 2019
Distance: 272km
Ascent: 5890m
Days: 5
Technical difficulty: 7/10
4 Islands MTB Stage Race Croatia 4 Different Islands: Experiencing and exploring new destinations is a big part of traveling to races and we are proud to blend the two together by taking you to 4 different routes on 4 different islands! Raw Beauty: Staged on four separate islands, you will be faced with different challenges each day. Some islands are green while some are partly rugged and barren, almost as if they have an issue to discuss with your tyres! Speedsters will surely get their daily slice of cake but might skip the dessert at the technical sections; while […]
South Africa - KZN
26 Apr 23 to 17 May 20 (± 29 weeks until event)
R7765 per person min.
Distance: 265km
Ascent: 3301m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: 7/10
sani2c mountain bike race The sani2c mountain bike race is a three-day MTB event in the heart of KZN that has become one of the most popular mountain bike stage races in the world. Due to the popularity of the event, the organisers host three editions of the event, called; the Race, the Adventure, the Trail. All three editions follow the same route and start 1 day apart. We can assure you that KAP sani2c will always have plenty of its signature fast, smooth, flowing singletrack where each rider dictates their level of technicality by adjusting their speed. Farmer Glen […]
United Kingdom
29 Apr 23 to 4 May 20 (± 29 weeks until event)
R150 per person min.
Entries open: 2 Sep 2018
Distance: 60-115km
Ascent: 3000-8000m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: 6/10
SILVA Great Lakeland 3 Day™ The SILVA GL3D™ is an adventurous three-day mountain marathon with a unique, relaxed and friendly atmosphere that attracts both runners and long-distance walkers. Over the years the event has built up a dedicated following of participants who enjoy the challenge of three long, consecutive days in the hills. We start and finish in the same location and so that participants can get maximum enjoyment, we transport their overnight equipment between each camp. Participants can choose from either the Expert, Wainwright, or Café course. Participants simply enter the event, and then choose whichever course they prefer on the day e.g. […]
Portugal
7 May 23 to 10 May 20 (± 30 weeks until event)
R23050 per person min. / EUR1699
Entries open: 29 Sep 2019
Distance: 11000km
Ascent: 17.000m
Days: 7
Technical difficulty: 7/10
Crossing Portugal in 8 days, north to south; finishing in Sagres – the southern west point of Europe; 900 km of off-road racing across forest tracks, gravel roads and steep single tracks on clifftops. Racing from hotel door to hotel door, overnight stays in the best hotels in the region, excellent food and relaxed atmosphere all around. No signs, ribbons or arrows to indicate the way. Intuitive flawless GPS guiding. You can never get lost and you are always sure you are following the right race track. An innovative way of racing where each participant follows a virtual marked track […]
Costa Rica
25 May 23 to 7 Nov 20 (± 33 weeks until event)
R14374 per person min. / USD: $800-1500
Distance: 261km
Ascent: m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: 10/10
La Ruta was possibly the world’s first MTB stage race ever. Mountain Bikers race across Costa Rica, from the Pacific Coast to the Atlantic Coast, a feat that took the Spanish Conquistadors 20 years, and they do it in 3 days! Every year, hundreds of the very best mountain bikers and endurance racers from around the world come to Central America to test themselves in this unique odyssey of distance, geography, climate and culture. La Ruta, the only bike race that traverses the American land mass from coast to coast — from Pacific to Atlantic —is no easy day at the beach. […]
Bhutan
26 May 23 to 1 Jan 70 (± 33 weeks until event)
RR14374 per person min. per person min. / USD: $800-1500
Distance: 200km
Ascent: m
Days: 3
Technical difficulty: /10
Bhutan – The Last Secret You have already run through the desert? You have already run through the jungle? You have already run in the mountains? You have already run in the snow? But have you ever run in the happiest country on Earth! Bhutan is the only country in the world that measures the progress of society in terms of “Gross National Happiness”. Join us and experience the charm and magic of one of the world’s most secret countries. The small and unique east-Himalayan country nests between India and China. You will find virgin forests, extraordinary flora and fauna, […]
Peru
4 Jun 23 to 5 Mar 20 (± 34 weeks until event)
R na
Distance: 230km
Ascent: m
Days:
Technical difficulty: /10
The Jungle Ultra This is the Manu National Park, deep in the Amazon Rainforest, an unspoilt expanse of boiling jungle and breath-taking cloud forest running from the Andes mountains to the Madre de Dios River. It’s lowlands are only accessible by boat and it’s impenetrable nature has been both the reason so many are attracted to it’s dark undergrowth and the reason it has remained so well preserved. You’re standing above the clouds looking down a massive valley along which a single track road winds through a sea of green. The clouds boil and roll across the canopy below and […]
Mongolia
18 Jun 23 to 27 Jun 20 (± 36 weeks until event)
R na / USD: $3,800
Distance: 250km
Ascent: 1000m
Days: 7
Technical difficulty: /10
The Gobi March The first 4 Deserts race, the Gobi March, was held in September 2003 near Dunhuang, China. This inaugural race introduced trail running to China. The Gobi March is a 7-day, 250 km / 155 mile footrace that takes place in the stunning Karakorum region of Central Mongolia. Through the seven days competitors traverse through the vast Mongolian steppes, sand dunes and great rock valleys as they complete the 250-kilometer / 155-mile course. The race goes through the Khar Bukh Balgas Fortress, many stupas and temples, traditional Mongolian ger villages, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre of the Orkhon […]
Romania
10 Aug 23 to 1 Jan 70 (± 44 weeks until event)
RR na per person min. / USD: $3,800
Distance: 250km
Ascent: 11000m
Days: 7
Technical difficulty: /10
Ultra Race Romania 250 km in the raw Romanian wilderness Yeap! That’s about it ! But wait, there’s more. The reward will be stunning landscapes, beautiful people and friendships gained along the way. And to wrap it up in true Romanian style, the whole adventure ends with a two day trip to Dracula’s Castle and Peles Castle, giving you a glimpse of Romanian history and culture and dive deep into Romanian cuisine and traditions. Ultra Race Romania is brought to you by two ultra runner friends who raced multi-stage self sufficient races all over the world. Taking on a multi-day […]
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