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Karkloof 100 Miler

The tenth edition of a South African 100-miler through the Karkloof's indigenous forest, plantations, farmland, valleys, and waterfalls.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
DateSep 25-27, 2026
LocationKarkloof, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
FormatFixed-Distance
TerrainTrail
RegionAfrica
Distance100 mi
Course modelOut-and-back
Start8:00 PM Friday
Highlights10th Edition, Karkloof Falls

Course & Terrain

Marked trail route from Karkloof Country Club through forest and farmland, turning at Benvie Gardens before returning to the race village.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.
Support modelNine aid stations plus nine additional water points.
Crew / pacersPacers are permitted from the turnaround, with one included pacer number and optional additional pacers.

Why This Race Matters

Karkloof 100 Miler is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras that still unfold over multiple days. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Planning Notes

  • Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
  • Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
  • The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 19, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Official Karkloof 100 Miler page — https://www.karklooftrailrun.co.za/karkloof100miler
  2. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 19, 2026.