RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town (UTCT) is a globally renowned trail running event that takes place from November 21–23, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa. The event offers six challenging races: the UTCT 100 miler (170 km, 7,516 m elevation gain), UT100 (98 km, 4,972 m), PT55 (55 km, 2,706 m), TM35 (36 km, 1,954 m), EX23 (23 km, 1,144 m), and KS16 (16 km, 665 m). Each race starts and finishes at Gardens Tech Rugby Club, guiding runners through technical terrain, steep ascents, and breathtaking landmarks like Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, and the Twelve Apostles. UTCT is celebrated for its blend of urban proximity and wild mountain trails, making it a bucket-list race for trail enthusiasts worldwide. The event emphasizes sustainability, community involvement, and the spirit of adventure.
Races
100 Miles
100km
55km
35 km
23 km
16 km
Race Date:
21 November, 2025
The Ultra-Trail Cape Town (UTCT) 100 Mile race is scheduled for Friday, 21 November 2025, starting at 17:00 from the Gardens Rugby Football Club in Cape Town, South Africa. Organized by Summit Events, this flagship event covers a 164 km course with 7,516 meters of elevation gain, traversing the diverse terrains of the Cape Peninsula, including trails through Silvermine, Kalk Bay, Simon's Town, Kommetjie, and Noordhoek.
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What is the Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles?
How long is the Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles?
Where does the Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles?
How can I prepare for the Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles?
The Ultra-Trail Cape Town (UTCT) 100 Mile race is scheduled for Friday, 21 November 2025, starting at 17:00 from the Gardens Rugby Football Club in Cape Town, South Africa. Organized by Summit Events, this flagship event covers a 164 km course with 7,516 meters of elevation gain, traversing the diverse terrains of the Cape Peninsula, including trails through Silvermine, Kalk Bay, Simon's Town, Kommetjie, and Noordhoek.
The Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles is 160km long.
The Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles takes place in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles elevation gain is 7516 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles?
The Ultra-Trail Cape Town (UTCT) 100 Mile race is scheduled for Friday, 21 November 2025, starting at 17:00 from the Gardens Rugby Football Club in Cape Town, South Africa. Organized by Summit Events, this flagship event covers a 164 km course with 7,516 meters of elevation gain, traversing the diverse terrains of the Cape Peninsula, including trails through Silvermine, Kalk Bay, Simon's Town, Kommetjie, and Noordhoek.
How long is the Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles?
The Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles is 160km long.
Where does the Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles take place?
The Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles takes place in Cape Town, South Africa.
What is the elevation gain of the Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles?
The Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles elevation gain is 7516 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Ultra-trail Cape Town 100 Miles?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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