True Grit Marathon Challenge
Sun, 18 Oct
|Virginia Farm & Trails, Eston
True Grit Ultra Challenge takes over the rugged trails of Virginia Farm & Trails. With distances of 42km, 21km, 13km & 5km, this trail is built to challenge and reward in equal measure. https://www.truegrittrails.co.za/ultrachallenge
Time & Location
18 Oct 2026, 05:00 – 16:00
Virginia Farm & Trails, Eston, Ezimwini, Road, Eston, 3740, South Africa
About the event
Full event details of each course: https://www.truegrittrails.co.za/ultrachallenge
Registration is open from 17h00 to 18h00 : on Saturday 17 October for marathon runners who are camping
Registration is open on race day from 05h00 : on Sunday 18 October for all runners
Race will start at the following times on Sunday 18 October
42km starts at 06h00
21km starts at 07h00
13km starts at 07h30 and
5km starts at 08h00
Tickets Include
A full True Grit Trails experience packed with adventure:
Fully marked routes.
A highly efficient timing system (Accepted for Discovery points).
Race garment (for the 42km distance only)
Finisher medal for every participant.
Well-stocked aid stations & water points along the route.
Full medic and rescue team on standby.
Sweepers for every distance.
Rescue motorbike patrolling the course.
Prizes from our partners.
Vibrant race village with food, refreshments, and products from our partners for sale.
One free beer/soft drink.
Music and great vibes.
Extras available to order:
True Grit Shirt
Camping (ablutions available on-site).
Tickets
21km
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 21km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, 4 aid stations, finisher medal, free beer/soft drink, medical services, race village, hot showers, race photos.
R 295,00
Sale ended13km
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 13km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, 3 aid stations, finisher medal, free beer/soft drink, medical services, race village, hot showers, race photos.
R 235,00
Sale ended5km
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 5km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, 1 water point, finisher medal, free beer/soft drink, medical services, race village, hot showers, race photos.
R 195,00
Sale endedTrue Grit Shirt
High-end technical shirt .This is a general shirt designed for the event so that the shorter distances can have memorabilia from the event or if the marathon runners would like an extra shirt.
R 380,00
Sale endedFriday Night Camping
Entry for 42km includes camping for 1 night. Any additional nights or persons will have to purchase their own camping ticket. You will have access to ablution facilities with hot showers. Please note: The true Grit Ultra Challenge does not provide camping equipment such as tents, chairs, or mattresses.
R 120,00
Sale endedSaturday Night Camping
Entry for 42km includes camping for 1 night. Any additional nights or persons will have to purchase their own camping ticket. You will have access to ablution facilities with hot showers. Please note: The true Grit Ultra Challenge does not provide camping equipment such as tents, chairs, or mattresses.
R 120,00
Sale ended42km Marathon
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 42km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, technical race shirt, 5 aid stations, finisher medal, free beer/soft drink, medical services, race village, hot showers, race photos.
R 950,00
Sale ended