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RMB Ultra-trail Drakensberg

RMB is the title sponsor of RMB Ultra-trail Drakensberg – a world-class trail running event that gives trail runners the opportunity to experience the majestic Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. Known for its pristine natural beauty, biodiversity and cultural wealth of Sanrock art, the Giant’s Cup Trail forms the backbone of four of the five courses. The trail incorporates some of the legendary features of the Southern Drakensburg such as Sani Pass, Twelve Apostles, Khanti Ridge, Hodgson’s Peaks, Garden Castle, Rhino Peak and Langalibalele’s Pass.

Trail running sustainability

Highlights

Our RMB UTD Aid Station at the Sani Valley Gate. Here, runners paused to gather themselves for the home stretch - to fill their bottles, steady their hearts, and ring the bell that marked their final push to the finish line.

6

Races

1300

Entrants

30+

Nationalities

R1,104,270

Raised for EKZNW

RMB UTD race village filled with spectators and runners cheering as they crossed the finish line.

Runners briefed at the start of the 100-miler at over 3,000m altitude at the Lesotho Border Post.

2025 100 miler winner Kennedy Sekhuthe, exploring the beautiful and unique Drakensburg landscape.

RMB’s famous poitjie bell for runners to “ring in their success” as they approached the finish line.

Promote and protect

While we are growing and developing the sport of trail running, we are also supporting several conservation initiatives in the area together with Wildlife Act, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, as well as the protection of the critically endangered Bearded Vulture.

The race is also a platform to provide access to opportunity and launch promising young talent in partnership with LIV2Run. RMB, together with the FirstRand Foundation is giving LIV2Run and development runners the opportunity to showcase their talent and provide exposure to the highest level of the sport, in this event.