7 MARCH 2026
The Cradle Ultra Trail, takes place in the majestic greater Cradle Nature Reserve on a privately owned UNESCO World Heritage site. The reserve has, once again, been made available to runners specifically for this event.
​Choose from five epic fast runnable routes – 6KM, 10KM, 15KM, 25KM or 50KM. The trails cut through open grasslands, twist through wooded valleys, and climb rugged hills. Expect steep climbs, fast descents, flat ridges, and jeep tracks that keep you moving. It’s tough, it’s rewarding, and it’s packed with moments that make you want to keep running. The 2026 route will take you clockwise, giving even familiar sections a new edge.​​​
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Cradle Nature Reserve
The Pavilion, Cradle Boutique, Cradle of Humankind
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ENTRY FEE
Standard Entries
6KM (R190) | 10KM (R360) | 15KM (R480) | 25KM (R890) | 50KM (R1,750)
WannaDo Club Entries
6KM (R175) | 10KM (R330) | 15KM (R430) | 25KM (R810) | 50KM (R1,520)
Club members also get 10% off coffee, massages and ice baths at the venue.
Not a club member? Join here
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RACE VILLAGE
The Cradle Ultra is not only about running but also spending time with family, friends and loved ones.
Bring the whole family along! There is lots to keep them entertained even if they aren't running.
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Get your morning fix from Crave Run and pop over to Brooks and check out their awesome trail shoes. Load your GPX file at the guys from Suunto. Don't vanish after the race! And compare your Strava segments over a cold beer or gin in the Beer Garden. Or head to the pool and cool off those legs. Feeling a little stiff? Give your legs the love they need with a massage at the Recharge Sports Therapy zone or take the plunge into one of our Ice Baths. Grab some of the best food around from the Cradle Boutique Hotel chefs. Pop around to Bushnell and have a look at their range of binoculars - perfect for spotting your participant coming. Or simply hang about and learn more about this UNESCO World Heritage site. Lemon and Lime will be playing Live music and entertaining you through the day.
RACE SCHEDULE
​SATURDAY 7 MARCH
04H00: Venue and Registration Opens
04H45: 50KM Race Briefing
05H00: 50KM Start
05H45: 25KM Race Briefing
06H00: 25KM Start
06H45: 15KM Race Briefing
07H00: 15KM Race Start
07H15: 10KM Race Start
07H30: 6KM Race Start
09H00: Award Ceremony (6KM. 10KM, 15KM, 25KM)
10H30: Award Ceremony (50KM)
15H00: Venue closes
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MERCHANDISE
The Cradle Ultra-Trail shirts design was inspired by captivating wildlife, rich history and natural wonders encountered at the Cradle Nature Reserve. These moisture management shirts can be purchased with your entry. The 25KM and 50KM runners will be a shirt as part of their entry. General Cradle Ultra shirts can be purchased for R350 each.
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Cradle Ultra Socks (R150)
RACE GUIDE
The Race Guide will be available closer to race day.
The Race Guide will contain everything the participant needs to know about the race.
FINAL VERSION - UPDATED 23 FEB
PARTNERS
