Overview

About this event

The 2025 Real Gijimas 50km Ultra Marathon took place on Sunday, 16 March 2025, starting at ZWELITSHA and finishing at Masizakhe Children's Home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. Distances were 50km, 4km and 1.6km. Official results have been published by the timekeeper.

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Sunday 16 Mar 2025

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Ultra Marathon	ZAR 300	Road	05:30	—
Finishers 334 Minimum age 20 years
Acadamy miler	ZAR 20	Road	07:45	—
Finishers 26 Minimum age 9 years
4km Fun Run	ZAR 40	Run / Walk	08:00	—
Finishers 29 Minimum age 9 years

Course

Route maps & elevation

Route maps and elevation profiles.

Press

Press & Review

Independent reviews and coverage of this event.

The Running Mann

Real Gijimas Ultra (Every village needs an idiot) - The Running Mann

The road between Zwelitsha & Mdantsane is the toughest 50km ultra in South Africa. A beautiful run in the rural Eastern Cape where idiots can find their village.

Read the full review on The Running Mann

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Masizakhe Children's Home , Saule Dr, Mdantsane Unit 2

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Contact

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Organiser

Alex Kambule

[email protected] +27839996924

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History

Past editions

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