Experience The True Thrill Of Running Wild! 22-24 March 2024
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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
Originally 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.
2024 will be the 20th Edition of this amazing event, and to celebrate this milestone, we are ringing in the changes!
2024 sees the introduction of our new presenting sponsor, On Running, distributed in South Africa by Tifosi Sports. We are super excited about this new partnership, and look forward to continuing to build on the success of #AfricasWildestUltra with On Running and Tifosi Sports.
2024 will also see some of the races going back to their roots!
The 44km race is going back to being a 50km. The 76km race is going back to being a 50 Miler, the 100 Mile race will have a brand new course, and we are introducing a new short ‘training run’, the On 21km Trail Run.
The courses all take runners through some of the most remote wilderness in the Addo Elephant National Park, through areas they would not be able to access any other way.
Come and 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 Statistics 2015 - 2023 (old course)
100 Mile Stats
Meters of elevation gain
%
Average DNF Rate
19:48:09
Course Record
Men
Antoine Guillon (FRA)
2018
23:51:02
Course Record
Women
Annalise Scholtz (RSA)
2019
76km Stats
Meters of elevation gain
%
Average DNF Rate
06:54:19
Course Record
Men
Ryan Sandes (RSA)
2017
07:43:50
Course Record
Women
Catherine Williamson (GBR)
2022
44km Stats
Meters of elevation gain
%
Average DNF Rate
03:38:39
Course Record
Men
Quintin Honey (RSA)
2021
03:57:21
Course Record
Women
Meg Mackenzie (RSA)
2021
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Event Itinerary
Our race weekend event itinerary is listed below.
Should there be any changes, they will be updated here, as well via our social media channels and also via email to all our registered athletes.
Friday 22 March
09:00 - 11:00 - Race Registration, Mandatory Kit Check and Support Bag Drop Off | 100 Mile Entrants
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.
13:00 - Race Start - Addo 100 Mile Trail Run
The 100 Mile race will start at 13:00 from Addo Elephant Park Main Camp.
15:00 - 19:00 - Race Registration - All Other Race Entrants
Race registration for all other athletes is at Hayterdale Trails, halfway up the pass to the Zuurberg Mountain Inn.
Come and collect your race pack (with your race number and timing chip), your race T, and maybe a few more goodies.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO LATE REGISTRATION on Saturday morning. You must register on Friday.
We will have the route maps on display, and will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
19:00 - 19:30 - Race Briefing - All Other Races
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 23 March
IMPORTANT INFO - NEW START LINE - 50 Mile & 50 KM
Due to changes with the Kabouga section, the old race start falls inside the new Big 5 section, and the elephants SANParks are relocating will be dropped right in front of the station offices.
As a result, the race start for the 50 Mile and 50 km races is moving approximately 4 kms inside the park, to the inside exit from this BIg 5 section.
Sadly, this means there can no longer be any spectators at the start, as we have to minimise the stress put on the elephants. Relocated elephants are well known to set their drop off point in a new location as their safe home base, and we have to drive right past where they will dropped on the way to the new start line. We can’t have a stream of cars driving right past them, as they will still be relatively new to the area. Should this situation change, and they elect to move further into the section, we will let you know, but for now the above will apply.
We will have a shuttle running from the old start at Kabouga gate to the new start line for those that are getting their own transport to the start, and our busses and shuttles from Hayterdale will take athletes to the new start.
Details on times for the shuttle will be communicated closer to the event.
The On 21 KM Trail Run will start at Hayterdale Trails (Race Registration)
04:00 - 04:50 - 50 Miler Pre-Race Sign At Start
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.
PLEASE NOTE - Shuttle Service from and to Hayterdale
We will have a shuttle service running from Hayterdale Trails to the start. We will notify you closer to the time regarding costs & booking a seat.
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.
04:50 - 50 Mile Race Briefing at Kabouga Start
Final race briefing for all 50 Mile entrants.
05:00 - Start of the 50 Mile Ultra Trail Run
Start of the 50 Mile race.
05:00 - 06:50 - 50 KM Pre-Race Sign At Kabouga Start
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.
06:50 - 50 KM Race Briefing at Kabouga Start
Final race briefing for all 50 km entrants.
07:00 - Start of the 50 KM Trail Run
Start of the 50 km from the Kabouga entrance to the park.
06:30 - 07:50 - On 21 KM Pre-Race Sign At Hayterdale Start
MANDATORY PRE-RACE SIGN IN:
All On 21 km athletes are required to sign in before the race at Hayterdale Trails. 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.
07:50 - On 21 KM Race Briefing at Hayterdale Start
Final race briefing for all On 21 km entrants.
08:00 - Start of the On 21 KM Trail Run
Start of the On 21 km from Hayterdale Trails.
9:00 - 15:00 - Winning Runners Window
The winning mens and ladies runners from all races are expected to finish between these times.
12:00 - Podium prizegiving for On 21 KM
Prize giving ceremony for the winners of the On 21 km trail run.
Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in the mens and ladies divisions.
14:00 - On 21 KM Final Cutoff
End of the On 21 km Addo Elephant Trail Run
Finish of the Addo Elephant On 21 km Trail Run will be at the Zuurberg Mountain Village.
All finishers will receive a medal.
14:00 - Podium prizegiving for 50 KM
Prize giving ceremony for the winners of the 50km ultra trail run.
15:00 - Podium prizegiving for 50 Mile
Prize giving ceremony for the winners of the 50 Mile ultra trail run.
Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in the mens and ladies divisions.
21:00 - 50 KM Final Cut Off
End of the 50 km Addo Elephant Trail Run
Finish of the Addo Elephant 50 km Trail Run will be at the Zuurberg Mountain Village.
All finishers will receive a medal.
22:00 - 50 Mile Final Cut Off
End of the 50 Mile Addo elephant Trail Run
The finish of 50 Mile will be at the Zuurberg Mountain Village.
All 50 Mile finishers will receive a medal.
Sunday 24 March
02:00 - 100 Mile Final Cutoff
End of the Addo Elephant 100 Mile Trail Run.
The finish of the 100 Mile will be at the Zuurberg Mountain Village.
10:00 - 11:00 - 100 Mile Prizegiving and Buckle Ceremony at Hayterdale Trails.
The prizegiving and buckle ceremony for the 100 mile trail run will be held at Hayterdale Trails in the outdoor lapa.
All 100 Mile finishers will receive a finishers buckle (at prize giving on Sunday), in the tradition of 100 Mile races around the world.
On 21km Trail Run
- On 21km Race Route & Profile
- On 21km Race Rules
- On 21km Required Gear List
- On 21km Recommended Gear List
Elevation gain: ~1000m | Allocated time to finish: 6 hours
The On 21 km race starts at the Hayterdale Trails at 08:00am on Saturday 23 March 2024, 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 15:00 - 19:00 on Friday, 22 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.
Compulsory Item Checklist
Runners are required to have the following with them at all times along the route:
- full water proof jacket (taped seams & hood)
- buff/beanie
- long sleeve mid layer / fleece (a long sleeved top in a technical material i.e. not cotton)
- a small waist/back pack to carry two drinking bottles or a bladder (minimum of 1.5 litre capacity).
- emergency whistle
- space blanket
- strapping
- reusable/plastic cup - no cup, no race
- medical info card (provided in your race pack) - due to 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.
Items 1 & 3 (waterproof and fleece) may be removed based on weather conditions - we will inform you at registration.
The following items are recommended to be in your pack.
- running peak or cap
- sunglasses
- sun screen (IMPORTANT!)
- ziplock bags
- wet wipes
- microfibre towel
- vaseline / anti-chafe cream
- dettol (disinfectant)
- superglue (to treat blisters or deep cuts)
- zip ties
- fully charged mobile phone (keep in flight mode or switch off to conserve battery)
- a more substantial first aid kit (sterile dressings, roll of strapping tape, blister care patches, antiseptic wipes, painkillers, and any relevant personal medications)
50km Ultra Trail Run
Elevation gain: ~2400m | Allocated time to finish: 14 hours
The 50km race starts at the Addo Elephant National Park, Kabouga start, Kirkwood at 07:00am on Saturday 23 March 2024, and finishes at 21:00pm 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 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 15:00 - 19:00 on Friday, 23 March.
Internal race cutoffs still to be determined.
The final cut-off for the 50km is at 21:00 at the finish.
Smoking is not permitted for the duration of the event.
Compulsory Item Checklist
Runners are required to have the following with them at all times along the route:
- full water proof jacket (taped seams & hood)
- buff/beanie
- long sleeve mid layer / fleece (a long sleeved top in a technical material i.e. not cotton)
- a small waist/back pack to carry two drinking bottles or a bladder (minimum of 1.5 litre capacity).
- emergency whistle
- space blanket
- strapping
- torch/headlamp & spare batteries
- reusable/plastic cup - no cup, no race
- medical info card (provided in your race pack) - due to 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.
Items 1 & 3 (waterproof and fleece) may be removed based on weather conditions - we will inform you at registration.
The following items are recommended to be in your pack.
- running peak or cap
- sunglasses
- sun screen (IMPORTANT!)
- ziplock bags
- wet wipes
- microfibre towel
- vaseline / anti-chafe cream
- dettol (disinfectant)
- superglue (to treat blisters or deep cuts)
- zip ties
- fully charged mobile phone (keep in flight mode or switch off to conserve battery)
- 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 Ultra Trail Run
- 50 Mile Race Route & Profile
- 50 Mile Race Rules
- 50 Mile Required Gear List
- 50 Mile Recommended Gear List
Elevation gain:~3250m | Allocated time to finish: 17 hours
The 50 Mile race starts at the Addo Elephant National Park, Kabouga start, Kirkwood at 05:00am on Saturday 23 March 2024, and finishes at 22:00pm 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 15:00 - 19:00 on Friday, 23 March.
Internal race cutoffs still to be determined.
The final cut-off for the 50 Mile is at 21:00 at the race finish.
Smoking is not permitted for the duration of the event.
Compulsory Item Checklist
Runners are required to have the following with them at all times along the route:
- full water proof jacket (taped seams & hood)
- buff/beanie
- long sleeve mid layer / fleece (a long sleeved top in a technical material i.e. not cotton)
- a small waist/back pack to carry two drinking bottles or a bladder (minimum of 1.5 litre capacity).
- emergency whistle
- space blanket
- strapping
- torch/headlamp & spare batteries
- reusable/plastic cup - no cup, no race
- medical info card (provided in your race pack) - due to 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.
The following items are recommended to be in your pack.
- running peak or cap
- sunglasses
- sun screen (IMPORTANT!)
- ziplock bags
- wet wipes
- microfibre towel
- vaseline / anti-chafe cream
- dettol (disinfectant)
- superglue (to treat blisters or deep cuts)
- zip ties
- fully charged mobile phone (keep in flight mode or switch off to conserve battery)
- 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 Ultra Trail Run
- 100 Mile Race Route & Profile
- 100 Mile Race Rules
- 100 Mile Required Gear List
- 100 Mile Recommended Gear List
Elevation gain: ~5500m | Allocated time to finish: 37 hours
The 100 Mile race starts at the Addo Elephant National Park, Main Camp, at 13:00 (1:00 pm) on Friday 22 March, and finishes at 02:00am on Sunday 24 March 2024, 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 mandatory to run with a small race pack or vest. These water bottles and bladders can 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 headlamp (plus 1 set of spare batteries). Any participant found running in the dark without a working 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 race number and satellite tracker at Registration at Hayterdale Trails between 09:00am & 11:00 am on Friday, 22 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 a support bag off at the same time.
Internal race cutoffs still to be determined.
Final cut off time for the 100 Mile event is 02:00am on Sunday 24 March. Entrants will have 37 hrs to complete the course.
Smoking is not permitted for the duration of the event.
Compulsory Item Checklist
Runners are required to have the following with them at all times along the route:
- a small waist/back pack to carry two drinking bottles or a bladder (minimum of 1.5 litre capacity).
- emergency whistle
- GPS with race route pre-loaded - enquire with us as to what is acceptable in this regard.
- full water proof jacket (taped seams & hood)
- long sleeve mid layer / fleece (a long sleeved top in a technical material i.e. not cotton)
- buff/beanie
- strapping
- space blanket
- reusable/plastic cup - no cup, no race
- torch/headlamp & 2 sets of fresh batteries (1 in the torch/headlamp, and 1 spare)
- 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.
The following items are recommended to be in your pack.
- running peak or cap
- sunglasses
- sun screen (IMPORTANT!)
- ziplock bags
- wet wipes
- microfibre towel
- vaseline / anti-chafe cream
- dettol (disinfectant)
- superglue (to treat blisters or deep cuts)
- zip ties
- fully charged mobile phone (keep in flight mode or switch off to conserve battery)
- a more substantial first aid kit (sterile dressings, roll of strapping tape, blister care patches, antiseptic wipes, painkillers, and any relevant personal medications)
Choose Your Ultra Trail Adventure
ENTRIES & PRICING STRUCTURE
There are a total of 650 entries available for Addo 2024, with 165 of these released as Early Bird entries.
These are allocated as follows:
21km- 150 entries available (40 EARLY BIRD EARLY BIRDS SOLD OUT)
50km - 250 entries available (60 EARLY BIRD EARLY BIRDS SOLD OUT)
50 Mile - 150 entries available (40 EARLY BIRD EARLY BIRDS CLOSED)
100 Mile - 100 entries available (25 EARLY BIRD EARLY BIRDS CLOSED)
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 - R600 | 50km - R1200 | 50 Mile - R2200 | 100 Mile - R4000
Entry fees from 1 May (or when early bird entries are sold out) to Oct 31 2023: 21km - R800 | 50km - R1500 | 50 Mile - R2500 | 100 Mile – R4400
Entry fees from Nov 1 2023 to Feb 21 2024: 21km - R900 | 50km - R1600 | 50 Mile - R2600 | 100 Mile – R4500
PLEASE NOTE: The following options will only be available AFTER the Early Bird entry period is over.
100 Mile - Payment Plan
We offer a payment plan consisting of 4 x R1150 payments. If you would like to make use of this option, just select it when you register.
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 R4000, 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
Event Entry Fees
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 2024 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 2023 – 25% Cancellation Fee
- Between 1 Nov 2023 and 31 January 2024 – 50% Cancellation Fee
- After 31 January 2024 - 100% Cancellation Fee - No Refund
Transfer Of Entries
Entries CAN be transferred before 31 January 2024. 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.
Our Event Sponsors
Our valued sponsors for this event. We are extremely thankful for the support we receive from our sponsors and volunteers, without who’s efforts this event would not be possible.
Host Sponsor : SANParks – Addo Elephant National Park
SANParks is the host sponsor for the Addo Elephant Trail Run 2023.
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.
Visit them on Facebook | Visit Their Website | Follow them @SANParks
Presenting Sponsor : On Running
On Running, distributed by Tifosi Sports in Southern Africa, is the new presenting sponsor for the Addo Elephant Trail Run 2024.
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.
Visit On Running on Facebook | Visit Tifosi Sports on Facebook | Visit Tifosi Sports Website | Follow Tifosi Sports on Instagram
Nutrition Sponsor : Tailwind
Tailwind is the official nutrition sponsor for the Addo Elephant Trail Run 2024.
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!
Visit them on Facebook | Visit Their Website | Follow them @TailwindSA
Hydration Sponsor : Oasis
Oasis water is the official hydration sponsor for the Addo Elephant Trail Run 2024
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.
Visit them on Facebook | Visit Their Website | Follow them @OasisWater
Vehicle Sponsor : Tavcor JAC
Tavcor JAC is the official vehicle sponsor for the Addo Elephant Trail Run 2024.
They will be providing us with JAC T8 4×4 vehicles for the event to help with logistics such as getting all the water out onto the course, as well as assisting with athlete extractions on race day.
Additional Sponsorship Provided By
Travel & Accommodation Information
Where can I hire a car?
| Name | Website | Telephone |
| Avis Rent A Car | www.avis.co.za | 0861 113 748 |
| Budget | www.budget.co.za | 0861 016 622 |
| Europcar | www.europcar.co.za | 0861 131 000 |
| Hertz Rent a Car | www.hertz.co.za | 0861 600 136 |
| Tempest Car Hire | www.tempestcarhire.co.za | 011 552 3900 |
| Travelstart | www.travelstart.co.za | 0861 878 278 |
Various smaller car hire companies can be found by doing a Google search.
Where can I book flights?
| Name | Website | Telephone |
| Kulula | www.kulula.com | 0861 585 852 |
| South African Airways | www.flysaa.com | 0861 359 722 |
| British Airways | www.britishairways.com | 011 441 8600 |
| Mango | www.flymango.co.za | 086 100 1234 |
| Travelstart | www.travelstart.co.za | 0861 878 278 |
When booking domestic flights, check their deals with car hire and accommodation.
What are the various travel distances?
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 76km & 44km is at the Kabouga Gate entrance to the park, just outside Kirkwood.
The finish of all 3 races is at the Zuurberg Mountain Village.
Where can I find accommodation?
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 2023 or until it is all booked up, so make sure you get your entry in quickly to take advantage of this opportunity.
Activities in the Addo Elephant National Park
- Guided game drives
- Hop-on guides
- Guided horse trails – Main Camp and Zuurberg
- Bedrogfontein 4×4 trail
Activities available at no extra cost (except for entrance fee)
- 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.
- 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.
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. As it is reserved for athletes and their families / supporters, you will need to contact us directly. Please email us on info@liveadventure to check on availability.
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
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.
The tents can be booked online via our registration system when you enter.
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
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
Map To Addo Elephant Park Main Camp
Read what previous trail runners have to say about Addo …
2023 Final Results
2023 - 100 Mile Results | 76km Results | 44km Results
Previous Results
You can download previous years results off the links below:
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
Volunteer Application
Events like this can’t happen without the help of a huge team of volunteers, and we really appreciate every single one of our volunteers!
For many people volunteering can be rewarding in its own right, and if you are a runner, It is also a great way to give back to the running community.
If you volunteer at #AfricasWildestUltra, you will also be rewarded - with cool crew kit and free entries to races (as well as long days, hard work and very little sleep).
If you’d like to see things from the other side of the race, if you want to learn a bit more about the race before taking part, or if you just want to be a part of #AfricasWildestUltra, please complete the form below and we’ll get in touch with you.
