The CUT Routes are reversed each year bringing on a different challenge.
For 2027, runners will complete the routes in a clockwise direction.

7K
R190
07H30
131m elevation
2 hr cut-off
ENTRY INCLUDES
Exclusive trail access
Fully marked route
1 Aid station
Finisher medal
Route nutrition
Medical service
Race village and MC
Conservation fee
10K
R365
07H15
177m elevation
2 hr cut-off
ENTRY INCLUDES
Exclusive trail access
Fully marked route
1 Aid station
Route nutrition
Finisher medal
Medical service
Race village and MC
Conservation fee
15K
R485
07H00
258m elevation
3 hr cut-off
ENTRY INCLUDES
Exclusive trail access
Fully marked route
1 Aid station
Route nutrition
Finisher medal
Medical service
Race village and MC
Conservation fee
28K
R895
06H00
611m elevation
5 hr cut-off
ENTRY INCLUDES
Exclusive trail access
Fully marked route
3 Aid Stations
32Gi Voucher
Finisher Medal
Finisher Burger & Beer
CUT25KM Shirt and Socks
Medical service
Race village and MC
Conservation fee
52K
R1,850
05H00
1,203m elevation
8 hr cut-off
ENTRY INCLUDES
Exclusive trail access
Fully marked route
Athlete bag
3 Aid Stations
Bag drop service
32Gi Voucher
Finisher Medal
Finisher Burger & Beer
CUT50KM Shirt and Socks
Medical service
Race village and MC
Conservation fee
Post race massage
OVERALL CUT-OFF TIMES
Overall cut-off times are only enforced at the finish line.
If a participant does not reach the finish line within the designated time frame, they will not receive a finisher medal.
7KM – 2 Hours – 09H30
10KM – 2 Hours – 09H30
15KM – 3 Hours – 10H00
28KM – 5 Hours - 12H00
52KM – 8 Hours - 13H00
INDIVIDUAL ROUTE CUT-OFF TIMES
A strict cut-off time is allocated for each distance. Participants must reach the designated checkpoint within the stipulated time indicated below. If a participant fails to do so, they will either be pulled from the race or directed on a shorter route back to the Start/Finish area - no exceptions!
7KM & 10KM
No route cut-off times
15KM
Reach CP#1 located 6 km from the start within 1 hours and 12 minutes.
28KM
Reach CP#1 located 4 km from the start within 42 hours and 00 minutes.
Reach CP#2 located 17 km from the start within 3 hours and 00 minutes.
52KM
Reach CP #1 located 11 km from the start within 1 hours and 41 minutes.
Reach CP #2 located 27 km from the start within 4 hours and 09 minutes.
Reach CP#3 located 41 km from the start within 6 hours and 18 minutes.
