UHTM 2026 - 4 & 5 DECEMBER
Fri, 04 Dec
|Camp Orchards
UHTM is an iconic trail marathon held in the Upper Highway of Durban, South Africa linking many of the area's amazing trails and conservancies. Proceeds raised are donated to the conservancies to help sustain, support and showcase the natural beauty of the area.
Time & Location
04 Dec 2026, 12:00 – 05 Dec 2026, 17:00
Camp Orchards, Inanda Rd, Pinetown NU, Hillcrest, 3650, South Africa
About the event
The routes will be reversed for this year's event.
Registration opens at : 12h00 to 20h00 on Friday 4 December 2026
04h30 to 05h00 on Saturday 5 December 2026
RACE TIMES:
10km starts at 15h00 on Friday 4 December 2026
Compulsory Race briefing at 14h45
42km starts at 05h30 on Saturday 5 December. Compulsory race briefing at 05h15
21km starts at 06h00 on Saturday 5 December. Compulsory race briefing at 05h45
CUT-OFFS for 42km
10H00 Halfway cut -off, { 4hrs 30 } runners not making the cut-off time will be asked to hand in their band to the marshal.
15H30 Camp Orchards
NO ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. 42KM RUNNERS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER ON FRIDAY. NO REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS DISTANCE WILL BE ALLOWED ON RACE DAY. 21KM RUNNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER ON FRIDAY.
RACE PACKS CAN BE COLLECTED ON FRIDAY AT REGISTRATION OR SATURDAY AFTER THE RACE.
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 (Different depending on your distance)
42km includes a Shirt & finishers cap, 21km includes a pair of arm sleeves, 10km includes a pair of Gilnokie socks
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.
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:
UHTM 2026 Shirt
ENTRIES CLOSE
42km ENTRIES CLOSE 10 October 2026
21km ENTRIES CLOSE 16 October 2026
10km ENTRIES CLOSE 30 October 2026
Substitutions close 14 November 2026
Tickets
42km Sat 5 Dec 2026 05:30
Sale ends
10 Oct, 23:59
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 42km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, 4 aid stations, high-end technical race shirt, prizes from our partners, finisher medal, free beer/soft drink, and race photos.
R 1 190,00
21km - Sat 5 Dec 2026 06:00
Sale ends
16 Oct, 23:59
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 21km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, race socks, 2 aid stations, finisher medal, free beer/soft drink, medical services, race village, and race photos.
R 490,00
10km - Fri 4 Dec 2026 15:00
Sale ends
30 Oct, 23:59
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 10km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, race socks, 1 aid stations, finisher medal, free beer/soft drink, medical services, race village, race photos.
R 350,00
UHTM 2026 Race Shirt
Sale ends
01 Nov, 23:59
High-end technical shirt from Rabbit Heart. This is a general shirt designed for the event for all distances.
R 499,00
Total
R 0,00