In the heart of the Lesotho Highlands lies the Maluti Mountains, some of the best terrain for high altitude running in the world. Serving as the “veins” of this region, an intricate network of trails exists along the valleys and mountain flanks, connecting many of the remote villages. Used primarily by livestock and shepherds, many of the mountain passes have been established by hand, allowing people and animals to pass through the rugged mountains on foot. It is this ancient philosophy of man’s primal need to explore and conquer his surrounding terrain that has lead to the development of the Lesotho Ultra Trail, Africa’s first Ultra Skymarathon®

Start time: 05:30am
Elevation gain: 2836m

Course Route:

GPX tracks can be downloaded here.

*Please note that the course route is subject to change. Courses will be fully marked.

Start time: 05:30am
Elevation gain: 2041m

Course Route:

GPX tracks can be downloaded here.

*Please note that the course route is subject to change. Courses will be fully marked.

The new route is currently being developed and are aimed at making the event more widely accessible to the general trail running community. Once this course has been completed, a full course description will be given. As a guideline for what to expect, the 21km will trail through to Camp Davis reaching a maximum altitude of 2 700m before turning back. More info and route map to be coming soon!

Friday, 04 November

14:00 – Check-In to accommodation and campsite
16:00 – Registration Opens
17:00 – Dinner Opens
19:00 – Race Briefing
20:00 – Registration Closes
21:00 – Dinner Closes

Saturday, 05 November

03:00 – Breakfast Opens
05:00 – Registration Opens
05:30 – All races start
09:00 – Cut-off at Camp Davis (15km)
12:00  –First 50km Runner Expected | Lunch Opens
14:30 – Cut-off at 36km. 
18:00 – Last Runner Expected | Dinner Opens
19:00 – Prize giving

Sunday, 06 November

07:00 – Breakfast Opens
08:00 – The Rush Challenge Starts

The following equipment is mandatory for the 21, 42 and 50km races:

• 2l hydration capacity
• Waterproof jacket
• Long sleeve thermal
• Space blanket
• Whistle
• Basic first aid kit (min. bandages)
• Head torch
• Hat/buff/beanie
• Gloves
• Trail shoes

The following items are suggested in addition to the above:

• GPS
• Energy (food)
• Cell phone (Roaming on Lesotho Sim Card)
• Trekking pole(s)
• Spare socks
• Sun cream

Please note that all race entries will allow for runners to select the distance of their choosing which will take place within the registration form. This distance can be changed at registration during the event.

5-Star and 3-star packages are limited. 5-Star packages are limited to 6 entries. Please note that entries need to be made in intervals of 2 as the entrants will be sharing their accommodation. 3-Star Packages are limited to 40 entries. Note that this accommodation is per person sharing. If you would like to share with someone of your choosing, please book your tickets under the same entry. Dormitory and self-camping is limited to 25 and 50 entries per night.