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The Rock Ultra Trail Runs

Name: The Rock Ultra Trail Runs
Start: 2025-12-05
End: 2025-12-06
Location: Paarl

location_city Paarl

flag South Africa

calendar_today 05 Dec, 2025 – 06 Dec, 2025

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

The Rock Ultra 100 is the premier nighttime ultramarathon in South Africa, starting at 7 PM on December 5, 2025, from the Paarl Arboretum. This demanding 100km race with 3,456m of elevation gain challenges participants through a full night and day of running in wild terrain. Designed as a profound journey rather than just a race, it tests endurance, mindset, and self-sufficiency under extreme conditions. With a 25-hour cutoff, runners experience surreal solitude and the unique rhythm of moving through darkness before a rewarding second day on the trail. This crown jewel event demands thorough preparation, respect for mountain conditions, and a spirit of adventure for those seeking true ultra-distance magic.

Races Offered

The Rock Ultra

Dec 05, 2025

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Distance — 100K

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Type — Trail running

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19:00

The Rock 44

Dec 06, 2025

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Distance — 45K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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07:00

5km Familly Fun Run

Dec 06, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Trail running

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08:00

The Boulder 22

Dec 06, 2025

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Distance — 21.8K

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Type — Trail running

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08:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Paarl.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.9° / 29.2°

wb_sunny 14.3° / 26.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.2 /

water_drop 57.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.9° / 29.2°

wb_sunny 14.3° / 26.9°

air 10.2 km/h

water_drop 57.7%

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