Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB
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The Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB is a trail running festival held in George on South Africa’s east coast. The event runs from 27 May 2027 to 30 May 2027 and takes place around the Outeniqua Mountains, which rise from the urban edge and include hiking trails, peaks up to 1,578 meters above sea level, valleys, fynbos vegetation, and old growth indigenous forests.
Routes include high points with views over the Indian Ocean to the south and across the arid Karoo to the north. The program lists several races with varying distances and elevation gains, held across the festival dates.
- MUT Miler by UTMB, 168 km, 8014 m+ elevation
- MUT 100 by UTMB, 100 km, 4717 m+ elevation
- MUT 60 by UTMB, 58 km, 3005 m+ elevation
- MUT Marathon by UTMB, 43 km, 2312 m+ elevation
- MUT Challenge by UTMB, 25 km, 1043 m+ elevation
- MUT Lite by UTMB, 11.9 km, 312 m+ elevation
The event information notes registration opening dates for each race in late May 2027 and references local partners and sponsors. Participants and attendees move among mountain trails, coastal viewpoints, and natural vegetation zones around George. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
