South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 6 Mar 2027
Start 05:00
Verified
2027
Trail
Cradle Ultra-Trail
Organised by Wannado Events
Verified 3 Nov 2026 · Last updated 3 Nov 2026
52km Trail
28km Trail
15km Trail
10km Trail
7km Trail
Verified 8h ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2027 Cradle Ultra-Trail takes place on Saturday, 6 March 2027, from 05:00, at The Pavilion. Distances are 52km, 28km, 15km, 10km and 7km. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
6 Mar 2027
| Distance | Entry Fee | Type | Start | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52km Trail Run | ZAR 2,150 | Trail | 05:00 | 13:00 |
| 28km Trail Run | ZAR 1,095 | Trail | 06:00 | 11:00 |
| 15km Trail Run | ZAR 595 | Trail | 07:00 | 10:00 |
| 10km Trail Run | ZAR 435 | Trail | 07:15 | 09:15 |
| 7km Trail Run | ZAR 265 | Trail | 07:30 | 09:30 |
Merchandise
Socks
Cradle Ultra Socks for R150 each.
Price TBC
T-Shirt
The 25KM and 50KM runners will receive a shirt as part of their entry.
Free with entry
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Online entries
Closes 4 Mar 2027 · or when sold out
Late entries available on race day
Refunds
Participants may request a refund up to 14 days before the event date.
Substitutions
Entry transfers to another participant are permitted for the same event only and must be completed before race day.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
The Pavilion, Cradle Boutique Hotel
Thu, 4 Mar 2027 · 15:00–18:00
Fri, 5 Mar 2027 · 15:00–18:00
Race-morning collection
Available from 04:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Refreshments
Grab some of the best food around from the Cradle Boutique Hotel chefs.
Refunds
Participants may request a refund up to 14 days before the event date.
Substitutions
Entry transfers to another participant are permitted for the same event only and must be completed before race day.
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
The Pavilion, Cradle Boutique Hotel
Cradle of Humankind
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Organiser
Wannado Events
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