19-22 March 2026

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#AfricasWildestUltra #WhereLegendsAreBorn

Do You Want To Feel The True Thrill Of Running Wild?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run wild and free through true African wilderness?

Imagine being surrounded by the animals, sights and sounds of the African bush as you test yourself against the incredible distance & mental challenges of an ultra trail run.

If you are looking for a truly wild trail running adventure, then we invite you to take on the Addo Elephant Trail Run through the vast and beautiful Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Experience The Addo Elephant Trail Run

Founded in 2005, it is one of the oldest trail runs in South Africa, and is also South Africa’s oldest 100 Mile ultra trail race.

With 4 different distances on offer (100 Miles, 50 Miles, 50 Kms, 21 Kms), we have a race for everyone at #AfricasWildestUltra

What makes this race unique is that the ultra race courses all take runners through some of the most remote wilderness inside the Addo Elephant National Park, through areas they would not be able to access any other way.

The On21 Km race allows you to experience a taste of what the bigger races have to offer with 3 big climbs & 2 descents, while also showcasing the beautiful single track trails in the last 10kms of the course.

Feel the excitement and thrill of running wild through the African bush!

Addo is the ONLY national park in the world that can lay claim to having the Big 7 (elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, southern right whale and the great white shark).

With race routes designed to test you both mentally and physically, the trails track the rugged Zuurberg mountains and beautiful valleys of the park.

You will be challenged to run on a wide range of terrain including single track trails, 4×4 tracks and old jeep tracks within the park itself, as well as some stretches of dirt road.

You will encounter a large number of river crossings, and will also face some challenging climbs, with expansive views at the top that are simply amazing!

You will be running in areas of the park that are home to a variety of wild animals, and you stand a chance of seeing animals such as kudu, impala, baboons, ostriches, bushbuck, black backed jackals, mountain reedbuck, red hartebeest, mountain zebra, warthogs and the largest antelope in the world - the eland! These have all been spotted on our various route recces in the park.

For safety purposes you are kept away from those areas of the park with lions, elephant, rhino or buffalo, but you are free to explore these areas before or after the race.

We are exceptionally privileged to be able to present an ultra trail event of this calibre in such an amazing location, and to provide our athletes with the opportunity to see and experience it from such a unique perspective.

Africa’s Wildest Ultra is a race where you will get to experience the TRUE feeling of Running WILD!

Race Weekend Itinerary

19 - 22 March 2026

Thursday 19 March

17:00 to 19:00
100 Mile Race registration, kit check & drop bag drop off at Hayterdale Trails

Early race registration for 100 Mile entrants is at Hayterdale Trails, halfway up the pass to the Zuurberg Mountain Inn (also CP1 on the route).

Collect your race pack, which will include your race number, goodie bag and satellite tracker.

Mandatory kit inspection will also take place here, so please ensure you bring your race vest/pack with all required items. You will not be allowed to start the race without these.

You will also be able to drop your support bags for midway and the finish line.

We will have the route maps on display, and will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Friday 20 March

07:00 - 09:00
100 Mile race registration at Hayterdale Trails.

Collect your race pack, which will include your race number, timing chip and satellite tracker.

Mandatory kit inspection will also take place here, so please ensure you bring your race vest/pack with all required items. You will not be allowed to start the race without these.

You will also be able to drop your support bags for midway and the finish line.

10:15 to 10:45
Mandatory 100 Mile race briefing at the Lapa - Main Camp, Addo Elephant National Park

11:00
100 Mile race start - Main Camp, Addo Elephant National Park

14:00 - 19:00
50 Mile, 50 Km & 21 Km Race registration at Hayterdale Trails

Race registration for all other races is at Hayterdale Trails.

Collect your race pack, which will include your race number and timing chip.

Mandatory kit inspection will also take place here, so please ensure you bring your race vest/pack with all required items. You will not be allowed to start the race without these.

50 Mile and 50Km runners can drop their support bags for the finish line here as well.

19:00 - 19:20
50 Mile, 50 Km & 21 Km race briefing at Hayterdale Trails.

There will be a short race briefing at Hayterdale registration at 19:00. Attendance won’t be mandatory, but is recommended as here you will get a final update on course conditions and any related safety issues.

Saturday 21 March

PLEASE NOTE - Shuttle Service from Hayterdale

We will have a shuttle service running from Hayterdale Trails to the start for the 50 Mile and 50Km races.

We will also be running a shuttle service from the finish at Zuurberg back to Hayterdale Trails and Addo Main Camp.

We will notify you closer to the time regarding costs & booking a seat.

03:15
50 Mile shuttle to Kabouga gate leaves Hayterdale Trails

04:15
50 Mile 4x4 convoy leaves Kabouga gate for the start at Nyathi Gate inside the park.

04:50 - 05:00
50 MILE MANDATORY PRE-RACE SIGN IN

All 50 Mile athletes are required to sign in before the race. This is to give us a final head count on the day.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO LATE REGISTRATION ON THE DAY - YOU MUST REGISTER ON FRIDAY.

05:00
50 Mile race start

05:15
50 Km shuttle to Kabouga gate leaves Hayterdale Trails

06:00
Late registration for On 21 Km opens at Hayterdale Trails

06:15
50 Km 4x4 convoy leaves Kabouga gate for the start at Nyathi Gate inside the park.

06:50 - 07:00
50KM MANDATORY PRE-RACE SIGN IN

All 50 Km athletes are required to sign in before the race. This is to give us a final head count on the day.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO LATE REGISTRATION ON THE DAY - YOU MUST REGISTER ON FRIDAY.

07:00
50 Km race start

07:50
21 Km pre race brief

08:00
21 Km race start

9:00 - 15:00
Winning Runners Window - Finish Line - Zuurberg Hotel

12:00
Podium prizegiving for On 21 KM - Finish Line - Zuurberg Hotel

14:00
On 21 KM Final Cutoff

14:00
Podium prizegiving for 50 KM - Finish Line - Zuurberg Hotel

15:00
Podium prizegiving for 50 Mile - Finish Line - Zuurberg Hotel

22:00
50 KM Final Cut Off

23:00
50 Mile Final Cut Off

Sunday 22 March

03:00
100 Mile race final cutoff at Zuurberg Hotel

10:00 - 11:30
100 mile buckle ceremony & prize giving

11:30
The 22nd Edition of the Addo Elephant Trail Run closes

12:00 onwards
Feel free to join us for a braai and sharing of war stories at Hayterdale

100 Mile Ultra Trail Run

100 Mile Route & Profile

Course Record Women

29:17:42

Sveta Becker
2024

Course Record Men

22:44:42

Michael Coles
2025

#PoweredByOn

Course Stats

Miles

Hours

Checkpoints

+ M

Total Climbing

- M

Total Descent

Required Gear Checklist

Runners are required to have the following with them at all times along the route:

  1. a small waist/back pack to carry two drinking bottles or a bladder (minimum of 1.5 litre capacity).
  2. emergency whistle
  3. GPS with race route pre-loaded - enquire with us as to what is acceptable in this regard.
  4. full water proof jacket (taped seams & hood)
  5. long sleeve mid layer / fleece (a long sleeved top in a technical material i.e. not cotton)
  6. buff/beanie
  7. strapping
  8. space blanket
  9. reusable/plastic cup - no cup, no race
  10. torch/headlamp & 2 sets of fresh batteries (1 in the torch/headlamp, and 1 spare)
  11. medical info card (provided in your race pack) - due to the nature of the terrain, we do not always have cellphone or radio signal, so should a medic have to treat you in an emergency in such an area, having your basic medical information on hand (blood type, allergies, medical aid no, emergency contact) is essential. Keep this in a ziploc bag in your pack.

Recommended Gear List

The following items are recommended to be in your pack.

  1. running peak or cap
  2. sunglasses
  3. sun screen (IMPORTANT!)
  4. ziplock bags
  5. wet wipes
  6. microfibre towel
  7. vaseline / anti-chafe cream
  8. dettol (disinfectant)
  9. superglue (to treat blisters or deep cuts)
  10. zip ties
  11. fully charged mobile phone (keep in flight mode or switch off to conserve battery)
  12. a more substantial first aid kit (sterile dressings, roll of strapping tape, blister care patches, antiseptic wipes, painkillers, and any relevant personal medications)

100 Mile Race Rules

The 100 Mile race starts at the Addo Elephant National Park, Main Camp, at 11:00 (11:00 am) on Friday 27 March, and finishes at 03:00am on Sunday 29 March 2026, at the Zuurberg Mountain Village.

Only official participants displaying their race numbers are allowed on the route. The race numbers must be worn on the front at all times and must be clearly visible.

No personal seconding is allowed, and no pacers are allowed.

Other than the participant’s race number, personal advertising is permitted on clothing provided that it is not in conflict with any of our official sponsors.

Participants must carry every item on the required gear list for the full duration of the race.

The route will be clearly marked. At any intersection there will be a marker board with an arrow to show the way. The entire route must be completed to finish the race.

If for any reason a participant leaves the marked route, he/she must return to the point of departure by foot. Any participant deliberately running off the route will be disqualified.

This event is a foot race and the entire route must be traversed by foot. Any participant with a disability of any kind that would require a form of mechanical device is to bring this to the attention of the race organisers for approval. Walking poles may be used.

Except in an emergency, no assistance may be accepted by any participant between Check Points.

If any emergency assistance is received between Check Points, this must be brought to the attention of the Check Point Captain at the next Check Point.

Each participant must make sure that he/she has been checked in and out of each Check Point.

Any form of litter or destruction of the natural habitat will result in immediate disqualification. Nothing at all may be discarded between Check Points i.e. food wrappings, empty gel packs etc.

Any interference with another participant will result in disqualification.

ONLY Bone-conductor headphones will be allowed. You are running in a national park, and the chances of you encountering wild animals is high - especially at night. You must be aware of your surroundings at all times. If caught with any other form of headphone, participants will be disqualified and removed from the course.

All participants must sign their registration forms and collect their race number and satellite tracker at Registration at Hayterdale Trails between 17:00 and 19:00 on Thursday the 26 March, and again from 07:00 to 09:00 on Friday, 27 March.

Mandatory kit inspection will also take place here, so please ensure you bring your race vest/pack with all required items. If you do not have the required items you will not be allowed to start the race.

Entrants can drop 2 drop bags off at the same time. One will be placed at CP Golf, approximately 80km into the race, and one will be taken to the finish line for you.

There is a compulsory race briefing at 10:15 in the Lapa in Main Camp at the Addo Elephant National Park. This includes a final roll call of starters. Any athlete not attending the race briefing will not be allowed to start.

There are 3 internal race cutoffs - 00h00 (midnight) Friday night at CP Delta (approx. 48kms), 12h00 Saturday at CP Hotel (approx. 92kms) and 21h00 Saturday night at CP Juliet (approx. 133kms).

Final cut off time for the 100 Mile event is 03:00am on Sunday 29 March.

Entrants will have 40 hrs to complete the course.

The race takes place in a fire risk area. Smoking is not permitted for the duration of the event.

50 Mile Ultra Trail Run

50 Mile Route & Profile

Course Record Women

11:35:46

Janet Woodhead
2025

Course Record Men

09:40:38

Thato Kabeli
2024

#PoweredByOn

Course Stats

Miles

Hours

Checkpoints

+ M

Total Climbing

- M

Total Descent

Required Gear Checklist

Runners are required to have the following with them at all times along the route:

  1. a small waist/back pack to carry two drinking bottles or a bladder (minimum of 1.5 litre capacity).
  2. emergency whistle
  3. GPS with race route pre-loaded - enquire with us as to what is acceptable in this regard.
  4. full water proof jacket (taped seams & hood)
  5. long sleeve mid layer / fleece (a long sleeved top in a technical material i.e. not cotton)
  6. buff/beanie
  7. strapping
  8. space blanket
  9. reusable/plastic cup - no cup, no race
  10. torch/headlamp & 2 sets of fresh batteries (1 in the torch/headlamp, and 1 spare)
  11. medical info card (provided in your race pack) - due to the nature of the terrain, we do not always have cellphone or radio signal, so should a medic have to treat you in an emergency in such an area, having your basic medical information on hand (blood type, allergies, medical aid no, emergency contact) is essential. Keep this in a ziploc bag in your pack.

Recommended Gear List

The following items are recommended to be in your pack.

  1. running peak or cap
  2. sunglasses
  3. sun screen (IMPORTANT!)
  4. ziplock bags
  5. wet wipes
  6. microfibre towel
  7. vaseline / anti-chafe cream
  8. dettol (disinfectant)
  9. superglue (to treat blisters or deep cuts)
  10. zip ties
  11. fully charged mobile phone (keep in flight mode or switch off to conserve battery)
  12. a more substantial first aid kit (sterile dressings, roll of strapping tape, blister care patches, antiseptic wipes, painkillers, and any relevant personal medications)

50 Mile Race Rules

The 50 Mile race starts at the Addo Elephant National Park, Kabouga start, Kirkwood at 05:00am on Saturday 21 March, and finishes at 23:00pm at the Zuurberg Mountain Village.

Only official participants displaying their race numbers are allowed on the route. The race numbers must be worn on the front at all times and must be clearly visible. No personal seconding is allowed, and no pacers are allowed.

Other than the participant’s race number, personal advertising is permitted on clothing provided that it is not in conflict with any of our official sponsors.

It is compulsory that participants run with drinking bottles or bladder and carry a minimum of 1.5 litres of water between Check Points.

It is compulsory to run with a small waist pack or day backpack. These water bottles and bladders will be filled at the Check Points, which are situated 8km - 12km apart.

Water will not be handed out in sachets.

Each participant must carry a torch/headlamp (plus spare batteries). Any participant found running in the dark without a working torch/headlamp will be withdrawn from the event.

The route will be clearly marked. At any intersection there will be a marker board with an arrow to show the way. The entire route must be completed to finish the race.

If for any reason a participant leaves the marked route, he/she must return to the point of departure by foot. Any participant deliberately running off the route will be disqualified.

This event is a foot race and the entire route must be traversed by foot. Any participant with a disability of any kind that would require a form of mechanical device is to bring this to the attention of the race organisers for approval. Walking poles may be used.

Except in an emergency, no assistance may be accepted by any participant between Check Points.

If any emergency assistance is received between Check Points, this must be brought to the attention of the Check Point Captain at the next Check Point.

Each participant must make sure that he/she has been checked in and out of each Check Point.

Any form of litter or destruction of the natural habitat will result in immediate disqualification. Nothing at all may be discarded between Check Points i.e. food wrappings, empty gel packs etc.

Any interference with another participant will result in disqualification.

ONLY Bone-conductor headphones will be allowed. You are running in a national park, and the chances of you encountering wild animals is high - especially at night. You must be aware of your surroundings at all times. If caught with any other form of headphone, participants will be disqualified and removed from the course.

All participants must sign their registration forms and collect their running number and t-shirt at Registration at Hayterdale Trails from 14:00 - 19:00 on Friday, 20 March.

There is an internal race cutoff of 12h00 on Saturday at CP Hotel (approx. 31kms).

The final cut-off for the 50 Mile is at 23h00 at the race finish.

Smoking is not permitted for the duration of the event.

50 Km Ultra Trail Run

50 Km Route & Profile

Course Record Women

06:06:09

Leah Sloman
2024

Course Record Men

04:39:39

Johan April
2024

#PoweredByOn

Course Stats

Kilometers

Hours

Checkpoints

+ M

Total Climbing

- M

Total Descent

Required Gear Checklist

Runners are required to have the following with them at all times along the route:

  1. a small waist/back pack to carry two drinking bottles or a bladder (minimum of 1.5 litre capacity).
  2. emergency whistle
  3. GPS with race route pre-loaded - enquire with us as to what is acceptable in this regard.
  4. full water proof jacket (taped seams & hood)
  5. long sleeve mid layer / fleece (a long sleeved top in a technical material i.e. not cotton)
  6. buff/beanie
  7. strapping
  8. space blanket
  9. reusable/plastic cup - no cup, no race
  10. torch/headlamp & 2 sets of fresh batteries (1 in the torch/headlamp, and 1 spare)
  11. medical info card (provided in your race pack) - due to the nature of the terrain, we do not always have cellphone or radio signal, so should a medic have to treat you in an emergency in such an area, having your basic medical information on hand (blood type, allergies, medical aid no, emergency contact) is essential. Keep this in a ziploc bag in your pack.

Recommended Gear List

The following items are recommended to be in your pack.

  1. running peak or cap
  2. sunglasses
  3. sun screen (IMPORTANT!)
  4. ziplock bags
  5. wet wipes
  6. microfibre towel
  7. vaseline / anti-chafe cream
  8. dettol (disinfectant)
  9. superglue (to treat blisters or deep cuts)
  10. zip ties
  11. fully charged mobile phone (keep in flight mode or switch off to conserve battery)
  12. a more substantial first aid kit (sterile dressings, roll of strapping tape, blister care patches, antiseptic wipes, painkillers, and any relevant personal medications)

50 Km Race Rules

The 50km race starts at the Addo Elephant National Park, Kabouga start, Kirkwood at 07:00am on Saturday 21 March, and finishes at 22h00pm at the Zuurberg Mountain Village.

Only official participants displaying their race numbers are allowed on the route. The race numbers must be worn on the front at all times and must be clearly visible. No personal seconding is allowed, and no pacers are allowed.

Other than the participant’s race number, personal advertising is permitted on clothing provided that it is not in conflict with any of our official sponsors.

It is compulsory that participants run with drinking bottles or bladder and carry a minimum of 1.5 litress of water between Check Points.

It is compulsory to run with a small waist pack or day backpack. These water bottles and bladders will be filled at the Check Points, which are situated 8km - 12km apart.

Water will not be handed out in sachets.

Each participant must carry a torch/headlamp (plus spare batteries). Any participant found running in the dark without a working torch/headlamp will be withdrawn from the event.

The route will be clearly marked. At any intersection there will be a marker board with an arrow to show the way. The entire route must be completed to finish the race.

If for any reason a participant leaves the marked route, he/she must return to the point of departure by foot. Any participant deliberately running off the route will be disqualified.

This event is a foot race and the entire route must be traversed by foot. Any participant with a disability of any kind that would require a form of mechanical device is to bring this to the attention of the race organisers for approval. Walking poles may be used.

Except in an emergency, no assistance may be accepted by any participant between Check Points.

If any emergency assistance is received between Check Points, this must be brought to the attention of the Check Point Captain at the next Check Point.

Each participant must make sure that he/she has been checked in and out of each Check Point.

Any form of litter or destruction of the natural habitat will result in immediate disqualification. Nothing at all may be discarded between Check Points i.e. food wrappings, empty gel packs etc.

Any interference with another participant will result in disqualification.

ONLY Bone-conductor headphones will be allowed. You are running in a national park, and the chances of you encountering wild animals is high - especially at night. You must be aware of your surroundings at all times. If caught with any other form of headphone, participants will be disqualified and removed from the course.

All participants must sign their registration forms and collect their running number and t-shirt at Registration at  Hayterdale Trails from 14:00 - 19:00 on Friday, 20 March.

Internal race cutoffs still to be determined.

The final cut-off for the 50km is at 22h00 at the finish.

Smoking is not permitted for the duration of the event.

On 21 Km Trail Run

21 Km Route & Profile

Course Record Women

02:12:03

Jeanne Brink
2025

Course Record Men

01:54:51

Jason Peach
2025

#PoweredByOn

Course Stats

Kilometers

Hours

Checkpoints

+ M

Total Climbing

- M

Total Descent

Required Gear Checklist

Runners are required to have the following with them at all times along the route:

  1. a small waist/back pack to carry two drinking bottles or a bladder (minimum of 1.5 litre capacity).
  2. emergency whistle
  3. GPS with race route pre-loaded - enquire with us as to what is acceptable in this regard.
  4. full water proof jacket (taped seams & hood)
  5. long sleeve mid layer / fleece (a long sleeved top in a technical material i.e. not cotton)
  6. buff/beanie
  7. strapping
  8. space blanket
  9. reusable/plastic cup - no cup, no race
  10. torch/headlamp & 2 sets of fresh batteries (1 in the torch/headlamp, and 1 spare)
  11. medical info card (provided in your race pack) - due to the nature of the terrain, we do not always have cellphone or radio signal, so should a medic have to treat you in an emergency in such an area, having your basic medical information on hand (blood type, allergies, medical aid no, emergency contact) is essential. Keep this in a ziploc bag in your pack.

Recommended Gear List

The following items are recommended to be in your pack.

  1. running peak or cap
  2. sunglasses
  3. sun screen (IMPORTANT!)
  4. ziplock bags
  5. wet wipes
  6. microfibre towel
  7. vaseline / anti-chafe cream
  8. dettol (disinfectant)
  9. superglue (to treat blisters or deep cuts)
  10. zip ties
  11. fully charged mobile phone (keep in flight mode or switch off to conserve battery)
  12. a more substantial first aid kit (sterile dressings, roll of strapping tape, blister care patches, antiseptic wipes, painkillers, and any relevant personal medications)

On 21 Km Race Rules

The On 21 km race starts at the Hayterdale Trails at 08:00am on Saturday 21 March, and finishes at 14:00pm at the Zuurberg Mountain Village.

Only official participants displaying their race numbers are allowed on the route. The race numbers must be worn on the front at all times and must be clearly visible.

Other than the participant’s race number, personal advertising is permitted on clothing provided that it is not in conflict with any of our official sponsors.

It is compulsory that participants run with drinking bottles or bladder and carry a minimum of 1.5 litres of water between Check Points.

It is compulsory to run with a small waist pack or day backpack. These water bottles and bladders will be filled at the Check Points, which are situated 8km - 12km apart.

Water will not be handed out in sachets.

Each participant must carry a torch/headlamp (plus spare batteries). Any participant found running in the dark without a working torch/headlamp will be withdrawn from the event.

The route will be clearly marked. At any intersection there will be a marker board with an arrow to show the way. The entire route must be completed to finish the race.

If for any reason a participant leaves the marked route, he/she must return to the point of departure by foot. Any participant deliberately running off the route will be disqualified.

This event is a foot race and the entire route must be traversed by foot. Any participant with a disability of any kind that would require a form of mechanical device is to bring this to the attention of the race organisers for approval. Walking poles may be used.

Except in an emergency, no assistance may be accepted by any participant between Check Points.

If any emergency assistance is received between Check Points, this must be brought to the attention of the Check Point Captain at the next Check Point.

Each participant must make sure that he/she has been checked in and out of each Check Point.

Any form of litter or destruction of the natural habitat will result in immediate disqualification. Nothing at all may be discarded between Check Points i.e. food wrappings, empty gel packs etc.

Any interference with another participant will result in disqualification.

ONLY Bone-conductor headphones will be allowed. You are running in a national park, and the chances of you encountering wild animals is high - especially at night. You must be aware of your surroundings at all times. If caught with any other form of headphone, participants will be disqualified and removed from the course.

All participants must sign their registration forms and collect their running number and t-shirt at Registration at  Hayterdale Trails from 14:00 - 19:00 on Friday, 20 March.

There is a cut-off for the On 21km at 14:00 at the finish.

Smoking is not permitted for the duration of the event.

Entries & Pricing Structure

There are a total of 600 entries available for Addo 2026, with 150 of these released as Early Bird entries.

These are allocated as follows:

21km - 250 entries available (60 EARLY BIRDS)
50km
- 125 entries available (35 EARLY BIRDS)
50 Mile - 125 entries available (35 EARLY BIRDS)
100 Mile - 100 entries available (20 EARLY BIRDS)

Entries are sold on a first come, first served basis.

Early bird entry discounts are available until midnight on the 30 April or when they sell out - whichever comes first.

EARLY BIRD PRICING: 21km - R990 | 50km - R2190 | 50 Mile - R3290 | 100 Mile - R4490

Entry fees from 1 May (or when early bird entries are sold out) to Oct 31: 21km - R1190 | 50km - R2490 | 50 Mile - R3690 | 100 Mile – R4990

Entry fees from Nov 1 2025 to Feb 21 2026: 21km - R1390 | 50km - R2690 | 50 Mile - R3890 | 100 Mile – R5190


PLEASE NOTE: Early Bird discounts do not apply to payment plans.

Payment Plans

We offer a payment plans for the 100 Mile, 50 Mile and 50 Km races as follows:

100 Mile - 4 x R1300 payments. 
50 Mile - 3 x R1300 payments. 
50 Km - 2 x R1350 payments.

If you would like to make use of this option, just select it when you register.
Your payments must all be made before entries close on 21 Feb 2026 to secure your entry.

100 Mile - The 300 Club

If this is your third or more Addo 100 Mile race (consecutive or not), you qualify for the locked in early bird entry fee of R4490, no matter when you enter.

If this is you, just select this option when you register. We do check on this, so please no chancers 😉

NOTE: Please add info@liveadventure.co.za to your email safe list / address book to ensure that you receive your entry emails 

Choose Your Addo Ultra / Trail Adventure

Early bird pricing is active - Early bird entries are limited

Entry rules, cancellations & deferrals

YOUR ENTRY WILL ONLY BE SECURED UPON RECEIPT OF FINAL PAYMENT.

Payment is due with submission of your entry form

The entry fee is fully inclusive of all the items laid out in the race itinerary and the Addo Elephant Trail Run rules.

The entry fee DOES NOT INCLUDE travel to and from the start, meals or accommodation.

Entries close at midnight on 21 February 2026 or when we sell out - whichever comes first.

This event is pre-entry only. No late entry will be accepted at the start.

In the event of cancellation:

Before 31 October 2025 – 25% Cancellation Fee

Between 1 Nov 2025 and 31 January 2026 – 50% Cancellation Fee

After 31 January 2026 - 100% Cancellation Fee - No Refund

Deferral Of Entries

Entries CAN be deferred before 31 January 2026.

There is a R300 deferral fee, plus the difference in price between this year and next years entry fee (to be paid before the event).

Transfer Of Entries

Entries CAN be transferred before 31 January 2026. There is a R300 substitution fee.

Contact Us With Any Queries Or Questions

Should you have any further questions you can contact us on info@liveadventure.co.za, or call Sheena on 072 293 4974.

Event Partners

Host Partner : SANParks – Addo Elephant National Park

SANParks is the host partner for the Addo Elephant Trail Run.

The event takes place in the vast and beautiful wilderness of the Addo Elephant National Park. SANParks provide us with an amazing race venue, and have been instrumental in working with us to design an amazing and challenging race route that will take runners into some of the oldest and most remote sections of the park.

Now the third largest national park in South Africa, the original elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants remained in the area.

Today this finely-tuned ecosystem is sanctuary to over 600 elephant, lion, buffalo, black rhino, spotted hyena, leopard, a variety of antelope and zebra species, as well as the unique Addo flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo.

The park can exclusively claim to be the only national park in the world to conserve the “Big 7” – the Big 5 as well as the southern right whale and great white shark off the Algoa Bay coast.

We are extremely grateful that we can give our runners the opportunity to experience this amazing park and its wildlife from such a unique and challenging perspective.

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Checkpoint Support Partner : SANParks Honorary Rangers

The SANParks Honorary Rangers provide us with the amazing Checkpoint Crews that you experience while out on the course.

These amazing people share a love for the park, and it shows through in their exceptional care and support they provide for our athletes while manning the various checkpoints setup in the middle of nowhere out on course.

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Registration Partner : Hayterdale Trails

Hayterdale Trails provide us with the venue for registration, and also the start line of the On 21km Trail Run. 

They also provide accommodation options in the form of Africamps glamping and Hayterdale's own luxuury tented camping options.

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Finish Line Partner : Zuurberg Mountain Village

The Addo Elephant Trail Run finishes at the top of the Zuurberg Mountains at the picturesque Zuurberg Mountain Village.

They also provide accommodation options for our runners as we block book the entire hotel & rooms for the event.

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Communication Partner : PE Amateur Radio Society (PEARS)

PEARS provide us with our radio communications network to ensure we have adequate communication with all our Checkpoint crews during the race.

This vital component ensures we can respond to and deal with problems as quickly as possible in the harsh environment of Addo.

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Event Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor : On Running

On Running, distributed by Tifosi Sports in Southern Africa, is the proud presenting sponsor for the Addo Elephant Trail Run.

A quest for the  perfect running sensation!

It’s not just a love of running that former top athlete Olivier Bernhard and his friends David Allemann and Caspar Coppetti share. They’re all also dedicated to developing a perfect product. And this is what has turned a revolutionary idea into a new running shoe that began by amazing the sporting scene and has since helped numerous top athletes to new personal bests at World Championship events.

After thirteen years in the high performance running industry, On products are now available in over 4,000 speciality running stores in more than 60 countries and have won numerous international innovation and design awards.

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Nutrition Sponsor : Tailwind

Tailwind is the official nutrition sponsor for the Addo Elephant Trail Run.

Tailwind is a complete fuel that provides rapid and sustained energy without upsetting your stomach.

It replenishes electrolytes in the same proportion as you sweat out, and has a mild, subtle flavour that you can drink all day.

It is 100% natural and organic, and is the perfect nutrition source for tackling #AfricasWildestUltra!

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Hydration Sponsor : Oasis

Oasis water is the official hydration sponsor for the Addo Elephant Trail Run.

They will be providing the much needed water out on course, as well as providing each finisher with a refreshing finishers drink on the finish line.

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Radio Equipment Sponsor : Radio2Radio Communications

Radio2Radio Communications provide us with additional radio equipment to ensure all checkpoints are equipped and that our mobile crews have radios in their vehicles for communication while out on course.

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Beer Sponsor : Addo Brew Co.

What’s an ULTRA Trail Run without an ice cold beer at the finish?

The Addo Brew Co. has been our official beer partner for the past 5 years. All finishers get a free beer once they cross the finish line.

With it’s roots right here in Addo, we couldn’t have asked for a better beer partner for the event.

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Travel & Accommodation Options

Here you will find answers to your questions on traveling and accommodation options for the event weekend.

Main Camp, Addo Elephant National Park

Start of the 100 Mile Addo Elephant Trail Run.
NB - If you want to stay at the National Park, book well in advance.

PLEASE NOTE: Entrants to the Addo Elephant Trail Run will have access to our block booked accommodation at Addo Elephant Main Camp. As it is reserved for athletes and their families / supporters, details on how to access this will be sent in your confirmation of entry email. If you want to check on accommodation availability before entering, please contact us.

The block booking will be held until 31 Jan 2026 or until it is all booked up, so make sure you get your entry in quickly to take advantage of this opportunity.


Zuurberg Mountain Village - Race Finish

PLEASE NOTE: Entrants to the Addo Elephant Trail Run will have access to our block booked accommodation at Zuurberg Mountain Village. Details on how to access this will be in your entry confirmation email.

Zuurberg Mountain Village is a haven of historical delight set high up on the Zuurberg and has a peaceful & truly unique mountain top retreat set in 160 hectares of indigenous vegetation with breathtaking views overlooking the Addo Elephant National Park. This 150 year old historical hotel situated at the top of the spectacular Zuurberg Pass & one hours drive from Port Elizabeth offers her guests elegance style and quality of a bygone era. Equipped to international standards the rooms in the Zuurberg Village ensure high levels of comfort whilst gourmet food friendly staff & a myriad of outdoor activities.


Hayterdale Trails Luxury Tented Accommodation - Registration & Buckle Ceremony

Hayerdale Trails are situated halfway up the Zuurberg Pass.

There are 40 luxury tents available for our runners. They are priced at R1000 / tent / night, and each tent sleeps 2 people. The tents are equipped with comfortable beds, proper linen, towels and electricity.

Details on how to book at Hayterdale will be included in your entry confirmation email.

Africamps Addo - situated inside Hayterdale Trails

You will need to book directly via the Africamps Website


If you miss out on the block booked accommodation options, please visit:

http://www.addotourism.co.za
http://www.addoafricanhome.co.za - Tel: +27 (0) 42 233 1244
Camp Fig Tree (Zuurberg Pass) - Tel: +27 (0) 82 611 3603
RiverBend Lodge (inside the AENP) - Tel. +27 (0) 42 233800  email: reservations@riverbendlodge.co.za
http://thekraaladdo.co.za - Tel: +27 (0) 42 233 0004
http://www.bydandbnb.co.za - Tel: +27 (0) 42 233 0455
https://www.homesteadbnb.co.za - Tel: +27 (0) 42 233 0354
http://chrislin.co.za - Tel: +27 (0) 42 233 0022
https://www.kuduridge.co.za - Tel: +27 (0) 82 466 6464
The Chameleon - Kirkwood - Tel: +27 (0) 82 690 4475
https://www.hitgeheim.com/ Hitgeheim Country Lodge - Reservations: Tel: +27 (0) 42 880 0318  email: hello@hitgeheim.com

NameWebsiteTelephone
Avis Rent A Carwww.avis.co.za0861 113 748
Budgetwww.budget.co.za0861 016 622
Europcarwww.europcar.co.za0861 131 000
Hertz Rent a Carwww.hertz.co.za0861 600 136
Tempest Car Hirewww.tempestcarhire.co.za011 552 3900
Travelstartwww.travelstart.co.za0861 878 278

Various smaller car hire companies can be found by doing a Google search.

NameWebsiteTelephone
Airlinkwww.flyairlink.com/
South African Airwayswww.flysaa.com
SAFairwww.flysafair.com
Travelstartwww.travelstart.co.za

When booking domestic flights, check their deals with car hire and accommodation.

Approximate travel distances:

Port Elizabeth to Addo Main Gate - 85km
Addo Main Gate to Kirkwood - 55km
Kirkwood to Zuurberg - 65km
Zuurberg to Addo Main Gate - 18km

The start of the 100 Mile race is Addo Main Camp.

The start of 50 Mile & 50km is at the Kabouga Gate entrance to the park, just outside Kirkwood.

The start of the On 21 Km race is at Hayterdale Trails.

The finish of all 4 races is at the Zuurberg Mountain Village.

Activities in the Addo Elephant National Park

  • Guided game drives
  • Hop-on guides
  • Guided horse trails – Main Camp and Zuurberg
  • Bedrogfontein 4×4 trail
  • PPC Discovery Trail: a short walk in the main camp, one loop suitable for wheelchair users and visually-impaired visitors.
  • SASOL Red Bishop Bird Hide: in the main camp (suitable for wheelchair-users).
  • Underground viewing hide at main camp (suitable for wheelchair-users).
  • Picnic and braai site: in the botanical reserve at Jack’s picnic site, off the southern access road.
  • Restaurant and curio shop: at main camp.

Other activities available

  • Self-drive wildlife viewing in the main game area and Colchester area on 120km of tourist roads suitable for normal sedan cars.
  • Zuurberg hiking trails: 1-hour and 3-hour trails available in the Zuurberg Mountains.
  • Hayterdale hiking & MTB trails - various distances right from our registration area at Hayterdale Trails
  • Adrenaline Addo Adventure Park - Zipline, giant swing and bungee trampoline

Map to Addo Elephant National Park Main Camp

Map to Hayterdale Trails

Map to Zuurberg Mountain Village

Map to Kabouga Gate - Kirkwood

Athlete Feedback

"Thank you SO so very very extremely much for this weekend! 🥳 Addo Miler has forever changed me 🤓 . . . Thank you for the opportunity, your brilliant organisation, your personal touches, your persevering support and believing in us 🏆

It was by far the very hardest thing/24+ hours but the most rewarding, amazing and mindblowing experience ever 🤩 . . . My body (mainly feet 🤭) May be broken, but my heart is SO full, my soul is SO happy, my cup is overflowing and my mind in awe 🤩"

Gill Lupton-Smith
South Africa

Addo 2025 100 Mile Finisher

"We just wanted to say thank you for such a great run at the weekend - we were 50 milers.
 
We were both really impressed with how smoothly everything ran and the wonderful atmosphere around the event. We particularly appreciated the beautifully marked route and the enthusiasm of the checkpoint teams. It was clear you guys had thought of everything and your attention to detail didn't go unnoticed."
 
Guy & Emma
Great Britain

Addo 2025 50 Mile Finishers

"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you, your team, and all the volunteers and support crew for delivering an absolutely outstanding event this past weekend. The Addo was my first 50km race, my first time in the area, and my first time experiencing the Addo event—and it was truly exceptional from start to finish.

As an event organizer myself—albeit on a much smaller scale—I found the entire experience inspiring.

As a runner, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. As an event organizer, I was deeply impressed."

Shirley Anne Gilbey
South Africa

Addo 2025 50 Km Finisher

"I just wanted to message and say a big thank you for an awesome event (ok I might not have thought that half way in, or as I was trudging through the wet bushes and mud in the dark! ) but really you guys organized a brilliant event.
 
I was a bit anxious about coming to do the event all by myself but everything was so easy that I really didn't have to stress about anything. Such a well marked course (those glow in the dark markers were my best friend coming up those last 8km!)
 
And a huge thank you to the fantastic marshals at every water point, we were treated like royalty and they were definitely our saviors! Amazing people, amazing race and even though my feet say never again I am sure I will probably turn up again next year for more.
 
So a big shout out to everyone on your team."
 
Ros Bignell
Zambia
Addo 2025 50 Mile Finisher

Addo Elephant Trail Run Results

2025 Results

Addo 2025 100 Mile - Click To Download

Addo 2025 50 Mile - Click To Download

Addo 2025 50 Km - Click To Download

Addo 2025 21 Km - Click To Download

Previous Results

You can download previous years results off the links below:

2024 - 100 Mile Results | 50 Mile Results | 50km Results | 21km Results

2023 - 100 Mile Results | 76km Results | 44km Results

2022 - 100 Mile Results | 76km Results | 44km Results

2021 – 100 Mile Results | 76km Results | 44km Results

2020 – 100 Mile Results | 76km Results | 44km Results

2019 – 100 Mile Results | 76km Results | 44km Results

2018 – 100 Mile Results | 76km Results | 44km Results

2017 – 100 Mile Results | 76km Results | 44km Results

2016 – 100 Mile Results | 76km Results | 44km Results

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