Course & Elevation
The world's oldest and most prestigious ultramarathon, alternating annually between the up and down runs between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. The down run (odd years) starts in Pietermaritzburg and finishes in Durban with net descent, while the up run (even years) reverses the route with significant climbing. The course traverses the KwaZulu-Natal landscape, passing through historic towns, rolling hills, and the dramatic Valley of a Thousand Hills.
Course Facts
📈 Elevation Profile
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Interactive elevation chart coming soon
1,500m total gain • Hilly profile
🗺️ Course Map
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Interactive course map coming soon
Durban, South Africa • 89km road
🌤️ Weather on Race Day
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18°C
Temperature
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68%
Humidity
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35%
Rain Chance
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Early South African winter with cool, crisp conditions. Temperatures range from cool mornings to mild afternoons with low humidity and minimal rainfall, though wind can be a factor along exposed sections.
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