RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town 2023
Fri Nov 24, 06:00 - Sun Nov 26, 17:00
Gardens Rugby Club
ABOUT
RMB ULTRA-TRAIL CAPE TOWN 2023
RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town hosts a variety of trail races that traverse the beautiful mountain trails of the Cape Peninsula - a world-class destination that features on many trail runners’ bucket lists. The City is shaped by two oceans and Table Mountain National Park, a dramatic mountain chain that stretches from Table Bay in the north to Cape Point in the south.
RMB UTCT offers a distance to suit every trail runner - 100 miler, 100km, 55km, 35km and 23km.
The 100 miler takes participants from the northern mountain range of the Mother City to the more remote southern mountains, taking in additional trails from Silvermine to Kalk Bay, Kommetjie, Simon’s Town and beyond, covering 7 516m of vertical gain.
The other races traverse sections of the Northern mountain range including Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill, Llandudno, Hout Bay, the Constantia Winelands, upper slopes of Kirstenbosch Nature Reserve and Devil's Peak, which form part of the iconic natural world heritage site and one of the Natural Seven Wonders of the World.
UTCT100 MILES
DATE: Friday 24 November 2023
START TIME: 17h00
CUT OFF: 45 hours - 13h00 on Sunday 26 November 2023
7516m D+
No qualification required
THE FLAGSHIP 100-MILER ROUTE, WITH 7516M ELEVATION GAIN, VENTURES FROM THE NORTHERN MOUNTAIN RANGE OF THE MOTHER CITY TO THE MORE REMOTE SOUTHERN MOUNTAIN, TAKING IN ADDITIONAL TRAILS FROM SILVERMINE TO KALK BAY, SIMON'S TOWN, KOMMETJIE AND NOORDHOEK.
Since the inaugural event in 2014, RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town® has become a major international race, with participants coming from 47 counties and boasting one of the world’s best international athlete fields. The event has also become synonymous with a week-long running festival where the local community welcomes runners from across the globe to Cape Town. The 100-miler route ventures from the northern mountain range of the Mother City to the more remote southern mountains, taking in additional trails from Silvermine to Kalk Bay, Simon’s Town, Kommetjie and Noordhoek.
UT100KM
DATE: Saturday 25 November 2023
START TIME: 06h00
CUT OFF: 24 hours - 06h00 on Sunday 26 November 2023
4972m D+
No qualification required
A FRONT-LOADED, TECHNICAL ROUTE OFFERING TWO SIGNIFICANT CLIMBS ON TABLE MOUNTAIN AND KARBONKELBERG WITHIN THE FIRST 50KM, WITH 4972 M OF ELEVATION GAIN.
The 100km Ultra-trail is a front-loaded route with two major climbs on Table Mountain (Platteklip Gorge) and the remote trails of Karbonkelberg (Suther Peak) within the first 50km. The second half, while equal in elevation gain, consists of more sustained gradients and takes runners through the leafy vineyards and green belts of Constantia to Alphen Trail. From here runners will head up to Cecelia Forest and the contour path through to Newlands and Rhodes Memorial, the Blockhouse and the home stretch back to Gardens RC that provides incredible views of the City, the Atlantic Ocean, Table Mountain and Lions Head.
PT55KM
DATE: Friday 24 November 2023
START TIME: 07h00
CUT OFF: 15 hours - 22h00 on Friday 24 November 2023
PLEASE NOTE DAY AND TIME SLOT
2706m D+
No qualification required
STARTING FROM LLANDUDNO, THE RACE OFFERS RUNNERS THE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE TECHNICAL TRAILS INCORPORATING SUTHER PEAK, MANGANESE MINES, AND VLAKKENBERG, EVENTUALLY WINDING THROUGH ALPHEN TRAIL, CECELIA AND NEWLANDS FOREST VIA THE CONTOUR, TO FINISH AT GARDENS RC.
Starting in Llandudno, runners embark on a scenic journey through Sandy Bay and Rocket Road to tackle the challenging climb to Suther Peak. After descending from Karbonkelberg to Hout Bay, they leave the Aid Station and make their way up to Manganese Mines, traversing the contour before descending via Vlakkenberg, passing through De Hel to reach the Alphen Trail Aid Station. This section of the route takes in Constantia's breathtaking vineyards and lush greenbelts. From the Aid Station at Alphen Trail, runners will traverse through the technical sections of Cecilia forest and Newlands forest through to Rhodes Memorial, the Blockhouse and the home stretch back to Gardens RC that provides incredible views of the City, the Atlantic Ocean, Table Mountain and Lions Head.
TM35KM
DATE: Sunday 26 November 2023
START TIME: 06h00
CUT OFF: 11 hours - 17h00 on Sunday 26 November 2023
PLEASE NOTE DAY AND TIME SLOT
1954m D+
No qualification required
SHORTER IN KILOMETRES BUT DEFINITELY DELIVERS A TOUGH CHALLENGE IN THE FORM OF UNRELENTING ASCENTS AND DESCENTS, COVERING OVER 1950 M OF ELEVATION GAIN.
The TM35km race has two significant climbs on Table Mountain (first half) and Devil's Peak (second half), while the middle of the race consists mainly of technical descents with some flat runnable sections - take note along the Newlands contour of the climb known as the 400 stairs. The 35km splits from the 100km route at the end of Woodhead Dam where they make their way to Nursery Ravine which sees them rejoin the 100km and 55km route along the technical sections of Newlands forest followed by a steep drop down into the University of Cape Town. The final 10km requires digging deep with an intense climb to get up to the Blockhouse and lower traverse of Devils Peak. Reaching it marks the home stretch, with the reward of incredible views of the City, the Atlantic Ocean, Table Mountain and Lions Head.
EX23KM
DATE: Saturday 25 November 2023
START TIME: 09h00
CUT OFF: 6.5 hours - 15h30 on Saturday 25 November 2023
PLEASE NOTE DAY AND TIME SLOT
1144m D+
No qualification required
THE TM23KM STARTS AT THE BEGINNING OF ALPHEN TRAIL GREENBELT (ACROSS FROM THE ALPHEN HOTEL) AND OFFERS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILS. THE RACE OFFERS RUNNERS A GLIMPSE OF WHAT MAKES RMB ULTRA-TRAIL CAPE TOWN® SPECIAL.
Runners start at the beginning of the Alphen Trail greenbelt (across from the Alphen Hotel) and head out towards the greenbelts of Constantia. Runners climb through the technical sections of Cecilia and Newlands Forests, followed by a steep drop down into the University of Cape Town's upper campus. The final 10km requires digging deep with an intense climb to get up to the Blockhouse and lower traverse of Devils Peak. Reaching it marks the home stretch, with the reward of incredible views of the City, the Atlantic Ocean, Table Mountain and Lions Head.
YOUR WEEK IN CAPE TOWN
Stay at the beautiful President Hotel on the Atlantic Seaboard, the promenade on your doorstep, Clifton Beach and the V&A Waterfront to either side. Airport transfers and race village shuttles all included.
Support to get you to the Finish Line
Strategic support from when you sign up, Wednesday route run on Table Mountain with experienced runners and elites, Friday evening race strategy session, Seconding Service on Race Day with live messaging to loves ones.
Connect with UTCT’s Cape Town Community
Join Tuesday Trails for an hour’s run and a beer and the short Wednesday evening Run to the President to meet the locals, other travelling runners and grab a selfie with the elites.
Tick your Bucket List
Look down on the city bowl and Robben Island from the top of Table Mountain, drive the famous Chapman’s Peak, visit the cute penguins at Boulders beach, swim with seals or paddle in Table Bay. How about a helicopter flight to get a bird’s eye view of the race route.
Big 5 Safari
From classic soul renewing game drives and fireside chats to Big 5 walks, game runs and heart moving involved conservation experiences – an African Odyssey to suit your style.
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CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS POLICY
RMB ULTRA-TRAIL CAPE TOWN 2023
ENTRY CANCELLATION REFUNDS:
If a runner wishes to cancel their entry, Summit Events requires written confirmation on or before the following dates to [email protected]:
60% - before 01 July.
50% - from 02 July to 01 September.
40% - from 02 September to 01 October.
30% - from 02 October to 30 October.
0% - from 01 November.
No substitutions are allowed - we do not sell cancelled entries.
No deferrals will be accepted for health reasons or injury. The only exception is if the runner is pregnant and we require a doctor’s letter/medical certificate emailed directly to the organisation. A deferral is valid for 1 year only. Certificates need to reach UTCT by 07 November.
ENTRY AMENDMENTS:
You may downgrade (e.g. 100km to 55km) at any time before 07 November, provided that the respective race is not sold out. No partial refunds for downgrading.
You may upgrade your event e.g. from 35km to 55km at any time before 07 November provided that the respective race is not sold out. You will need to cover the difference in the entry fee on the given date.
Please note: If you are travelling to Cape Town for UTCT 2023, please ensure your travel bookings are flexible and can be changed with minimal or no costs.