True Grit Ultra Challenge (1)
Sat, 26 Sept
|Virginia Farm & Trails, Eston
True Grit Ultra Challenge takes over the rugged trails of Virginia Farm & Trails, weaving runners through forests, across multiple river crossings, and past a stunning waterfall. With distances of 100km, 70km, 42km, 21km, 13km & 5km, this trail is built to challenge and reward in equal measure.


Time & Location
26 Sept 2026, 03:00 – 27 Sept 2026, 10:00
Virginia Farm & Trails, Eston, Ezimwini, Road, Eston, 3740, South Africa
About the event
Registration opens at : 12h00 on Friday 25 September
Race will start at the following times on Saturday 26 September
100km starts at 04h00
70km starts at 05h00
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).
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 gin/beer/soft drink.
Music and great vibes.
Kids Play zone.
Extras available to order:
Valentines treat box.
Camping (ablutions available on-site).
A R35 surcharge fee will be charged for all on-the-day-entries.
21km : The route takes you on a brand new adventure through unexplored routes, across rivers, over boulders to a magnificent waterfall, single track turns, technical sections. Grasslands, forest sections and farm track, this route includes dam views, sneaky hills and a hidden waterfall to test your love for trail.
Compulsory gear: Minimum 500ml capacity hydration; Fully charged cell phone.
Difficulty rating 3.5/5
13km : A great route for trailers who enjoy scenic views, slight inclines, water crossing and single track, this route takes you through new areas not yet explored and past the well-known dam. There are surprises on route and if you bought a valentines treat box it will be waiting at the finish for you to enjoy.
Compulsory gear: Fully charged cell phone.
Difficulty rating 3/5
5km : A beautiful relaxed route for anyone to enjoy, farm roads, through grasslands, few inclines and along the dam The views on this route show the vast beauty of the area, with a fabulous meander past the dam. If you ordered a valentines treat box it will be waiting for you at the finish to enjoy.
Difficulty rating 1/5
Tickets
100km Ultra
R 2 450,00
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R 1 750,00
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R 1 250,00
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R 450,00
Sale ended13km
R 350,00
Sale ended5km
R 250,00
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