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 and there are surprise changes to the routes for this year's event.
Registration opens at : 13h00 to 20h00 on Friday 4 December 2026
04h15 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
11H30 cut -off, { 6 hours } at 20km - Memorial Park
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.
All distances are encouraged to register on Friday 4 December 26.
Registration is open from 13h00 to 20h00
All runners will receive a timing bracelet - no bracelet on raceday - no run - no exceptions.
You will be asked to hand in our timing bracelet- no scan/ bracelet return no time will be recorded.
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 soft drink.
Music and great vibes.
Extras available to order:
UHTM 2026 Shirt
ENTRIES CLOSE
42km ENTRIES CLOSE 13 November 2026
21km ENTRIES CLOSE 20 November 2026
10km ENTRIES CLOSE 20 November 2026
Substitutions close 13 November 2026
Tickets
42km Sat 5 Dec 2026 05:30
Sale ends
13 Nov, 23:59
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 42km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, 7 aid stations, high-end technical race shirt, prizes from our partners, finisher medal, free soft drink, and race photos.
R 1 190,00
21km - Sat 5 Dec 2026 06:00
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 21km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, race armsleeves, 4 aid stations, finisher medal, free soft drink, medical services, race village, and race photos.
R 490,00
Sold Out10km - Fri 4 Dec 2026 15:00
Sale ends
27 Nov, 23:59
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 10km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, race socks, 2 aid stations, finisher medal, free soft drink, medical services, race village, race photos.
R 350,00
UHTM 2026 Race Shirt
Sale ends
20 Nov, 23:59
High-end technical shirt from Rabbit Heart. This is a general shirt designed for the event for all distances.
R 380,00
Waiting List 21km
Sale ends
13 Nov, 23:59
R 0,00
Total
R 0,00