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Real Gijimas 50km Ultra Marathon

Organised by Real Gijimas

Date
22 Mar 2026
Start 05:30
Venue
Masizakhe Children's Home , Saule Dr, Mdantsane Unit 2
Mdantsane
Distances
50 / 4 / 2
Entry fees
ZAR 20 – 350

Last updated 25 Jun 2026

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Overview

About this event

The 2026 Real Gijimas 50km Ultra Marathon took place Sunday, 22 March 2026 from 05:30, starting at ZWELITSHA and finishing at Masizakhe Children's Home , Saule Dr, Mdantsane Unit 2 in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances included a 50km, 4km and 2km races.

Comrades Qualifier

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 22 Mar 2026
Distance Entry Fee Type Start Cut-off Details
Ultra Marathon ZAR 350 Road 05:30 —
Minimum age
20 years
Comrades
Acadamy miler ZAR 20 Road 07:45 —
Minimum age
9 years
4km Fun Run ZAR 40 Run / Walk 08:00 —
Minimum age
9 years
Course

Route maps & elevation

Route maps and elevation profiles.

Route map — Real Gijimas 50km Ultra Marathon
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Elevation profile — Real Gijimas 50km Ultra Marathon
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Independent reviews and coverage of this event.

Real Gijimas Ultra (Every village needs an idiot) - The Running Mann
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
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Masizakhe Children's Home , Saule Dr, Mdantsane Unit 2

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History

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Previous edition: 2025

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