Black Mountain Ultra

Black Mountain Ultra The inaugural Black Mountain Ultra combines world-class trail running with the rich heritage and stunning landscapes of South Africa's Klein Karoo region.

Three Epic Distances to choose from
73km Ultra, 43km Mountain Marathon, and 19km Half.

⛰️CHOOSE YOUR TRAIL DISTANCE⛰️With entries opening on the 15th of October it’s time to think about what distance you’ll ...
09/09/2026

⛰️CHOOSE YOUR TRAIL DISTANCE⛰️

With entries opening on the 15th of October it’s time to think about what distance you’ll be tackling on race weekend. There really is a distance for any level of trail runner on race weekend.

Choose from:
⛰️73km Ultra Marathon - Seasoned trail runners and mountain adventurers.
⛰️ 43km Mountain Marathon - Seasoned trail runners, mountain adventurers and those wanting to challenge themselves to a longer trail distance.
⛰️ 19km Half Marathon - New to trail but want a bit of a challenge.
⛰️ 6km Fun Run - Families, kids and those just wanting to feel part of the event.

Get your mates together, plan your weekend and join us in the Swartberg, for an unforgettable weekend of mountain and trail magic.

Find out more about all that’s on offer for race weekend through the link in our bio.👆🏽

📣 ENTRIES OPEN - 15 OCTOBER 2026 📣Mark those calendars, entries will officially open on Thursday the 15th of October. A...
02/09/2026

📣 ENTRIES OPEN - 15 OCTOBER 2026 📣

Mark those calendars, entries will officially open on Thursday the 15th of October. A limited number of early bird entries will be made available, so make 📣 you’re ready to sign up. You have 4 great distances to choose from for race weekend.👇🏽

⛰️ 73km Ultra Marathon
⛰️ 43km Mountain Marathon
⛰️ 19km Half Marathon
⛰️ 6km Fun Run

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of the Swartberg and immerse yourself in its wild beauty.

Find out more about the race through the link in our bio.👆🏽

💥CATCH US ON TOP BILLING💥We’re super excited to be chatting all things Black Mountain Ultra tomorrow evening with some o...
19/08/2026

💥CATCH US ON TOP BILLING💥

We’re super excited to be chatting all things Black Mountain Ultra tomorrow evening with some of the BMU team and our 73km champ John April on Top Billing!

Tune in at 19:00 on S3 or, if you miss it, you can catch the repeats on Sunday at 13:00 on S3 and Tuesday at 21:30 on SABC 1.

BLACK MOUNTAIN ULTRA RACE DATESThe announcement you’ve been waiting for. We’re back in 2027! It’s time to plan for your ...
05/08/2026

BLACK MOUNTAIN ULTRA RACE DATES

The announcement you’ve been waiting for. We’re back in 2027! It’s time to plan for your next mountain trail adventure. The Black Mountain Ultra will return in 2027 at a new time of the year, with a new race date.

You can look forward to all the incredible trails of the Swartberg, and the chance to immerse yourself in the epic wilderness of the Klein Karoo.

📆 16 October 2027
📏 73km | 43km | 19km | 6km

Entries open soon, so keep an eye out for the details. Find out more about the event through the link in our bio.👆🏽

⛰️TERRAIN⛰️When it comes to the terrain that makes up the epic trails of the Black Mountain Ultra, you can expect a good...
22/07/2026

⛰️TERRAIN⛰️

When it comes to the terrain that makes up the epic trails of the Black Mountain Ultra, you can expect a good mix of technical single track, jeep track and rocky mountain paths for the longer distances, punctuated by big, sweeping views of the vast surrounding wilderness.

A true mountain trail experience no matter what distance it is you choose to tackle.

UNPARALLELED VIEWS⛰️The route of the 73km ultra, starting at Bosch Luys Kloof, and descending into “Die HEL” - Gamkasklo...
05/07/2026

UNPARALLELED VIEWS⛰️

The route of the 73km ultra, starting at Bosch Luys Kloof, and descending into “Die HEL” - Gamkaskloof, offers runners unparalleled views of the ancient Swartberg, with a mix of jeep track and single track, and a chance to immerse yourself in all the wonder of the Klein Karoo.

A magic place to be!🤩

4 start lines…4 epic distances…Same good vibes! 🙌🏽
10/06/2026

4 start lines…
4 epic distances…
Same good vibes! 🙌🏽

No distractions, no short cuts, just you, your breath and the land.This is running in the Swartberg.👌🏽📷
27/05/2026

No distractions, no short cuts, just you, your breath and the land.

This is running in the Swartberg.👌🏽

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GAMKASKLOOF NEEDS YOUR HELPWith the recent devastating floods that have hit the Western Cape causing severe damage to th...
15/05/2026

GAMKASKLOOF NEEDS YOUR HELP

With the recent devastating floods that have hit the Western Cape causing severe damage to the Gamkaskloof (Die Hel) access road, creating dangerous conditions and complete loss of safe road access, a BackaBuddy campaign has been set up to raise funds for emergency repair work that is crucial to the repair of the road.

As an integral part of the Black Mountain Ultra race, in an area that we love and would like to help, we are appealing to anyone who might feel like they could support the campaign. Every contribution no matter how small will help protect access to this extraordinary part of South Africa.

If you feel you would like to help, please head to the link in our bio to find the link to donate.🙏🏼

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🧃RHODES QUALITY🧃A huge shout out to the team at who stepped up to sponsor our event and provide delicious power smoothi...
01/05/2026

🧃RHODES QUALITY🧃

A huge shout out to the team at who stepped up to sponsor our event and provide delicious power smoothies and juices to all the runners and stock the aid stations, providing the perfect fuel for our runners.

Their support meant the world to us and helped to elevate the event and the runners experience. Thank you!🙌🏽

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