RACE INFO

28 SEPTEMBER 2024

RTB ULTRA
65

65km Trail Race
±2 600m
16 Hours

R2750per person
Race Entry – RTB Ultra 65
On-Route Support
GPS self-navigation - GPS device compulsory
Specially Designed Technical Race Shirt
Hand Crafted Medal (Finishers)
ENTER

RTB MARATHON
42

42km Trail Race
±1 700m
12 Hours

R2200per person
Race Entry – RTB Marathon 42
On-Route Support
GPS self-navigation - GPS device compulsory
Specially Designed Technical Race Shirt
Hand Crafted Medal (Finishers)
ENTER

RTB
25

26km Trail Race
±850m
9 Hours

R1400per person
Race Entry – RTB 25
On-Route Support
Marked course – No GPS device required
Specially Designed Technical Race Shirt
Hand Crafted Medal (Finishers)
ENTER

RTB
13

13km Trail Race
±250m
5 Hours

R900per person
Race Entry – RTB 13
On-Route Support
Marked course – No GPS device required
Specially Designed Technical Race Shirt
Hand Crafted Medal (Finishers)
ENTER

Entries close at midnight 18th September 2024 (or in the Race Organiser’s discretion when capacity is reached)

PRE-RACE BRIEFING

PRE-RACE BRIEFING 1
PRE-RACE BRIEFING 2
PRE-RACE BRIEFING 3

PAYMENT PLANS

Payment plans
group entries

START TIMES & VENUES

See the Start Times for the different RTBU distances for the race day.

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CUT OFF TIMES

Runtheberg has strict cut-off times to ensure runners’ safety in the mountains.

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SPECTATOR POINTS

There will be two strategically positioned Spectator Points on both the RTB Ultra 65 and RTB Marathon 42, and one on the RTB 25.

COMPULSORY KIT

Mountain running requires adequate gear to protect against the elements.

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RACE RULES

Please make sure you are familiar with Runtheberg’s race rules in advance.

 

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REFUND POLICY

Runtheberg has a generous defined Cancellation Policy pertaining to refunds.

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RUNTHEBERG ULTRA
EVENT TIMELINE

Registration
Registration will be at the Race Village at All Out Adventures from 14:30 until 18:00, where runners will be able to collect their Race Shirts and Race Numbers. There will be no early Saturday morning Registration for RTB Ultra 65 runners – you MUST register on Friday afternoon. RTB Marathon 42, RTB 25 & RTB 13 runners arriving early on Saturday will be able to register and collect their stuff at All Out Adventures from 05:00 to 07:00 on Saturday.
RTB Race Start
The RTB Ultra 65 and RTB Marathon 42 will start at All Out Adventures. The RTB 25 and RTB 13 will start at The Cavern. There will be a shuttle transfer service from the Race Village at All Out Adventures to The Cavern for the start of the RTB 25 and RTB 13. If you are registering on Saturday morning please make sure that you give yourself enough time to register and catch the shuttle to the start of your race.

PLEASE NOTE: Saturday morning Registration is NOT available to RTB Ultra 65 runners.

PLEASE NOTE: There is no Parking facility at The Cavern. RTB 25 and RTB 13 runners who are not staying at The Cavern are requested to park at All Out Adventures and use the Shuttle Service.
Shuttle Times
RTB 25 – 06h00 - 06h30

RTB 13 – 06h30 - 07h00
Start Times

RTB Ultra 65 – 04h00

RTB Marathon 42 – 07h00

RTB 25 – 08h00

RTB 13 – 08h30
RTB Race End
All 4 races will finish at All Out Adventures. For those driving themselves, there is parking at the Race Village, so you will be finishing at your car. For those being dropped off, there is absolutely NO parking at or near The Cavern, and we strongly recommend that all drop-offs happen at All Out Adventures. There will NOT be an official shuttle from the finish back to The Cavern, but as has been the case in previous years, it should not be difficult to source a lift if needed.
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Entry Fee Payment Plan

To assist entrants wishing to enter Runtheberg Ultra 2024, staggered payments of Entry Fees will be permitted as follows:

  • Payment period – Flexible. Final payments must be paid and reconciled by no later than 31 August 2024.
  • Payment amounts – Flexible, provided FULL payment is received and reconciled by no later than 31 August 2024.


Payment Plan procedure:

  • When wishing to make the first payment, entrants must register online, enter as normal, and pay their first payment.
  • Entrants must select the Payment Plan option.
  • Entrants must use either their ID number or their system generated Race Reference number as payment reference.
  • Entrants MUST email the Race Organisers at info@runtheberg.co.za informing them of their intention to make use of the Entry Fee Payment Plan, AND either in the same email or separately, must send Proof of Payment to the same address.
  • Entrants must email Proof of Payment for EACH separate payment to the Race Organisers at info@runtheberg.co.za.
  • ENTRANTS MUST USE THE SAME PAYMENT REFERENCE FOR EVERY PAYMENT.


Terms & Conditions

  • First payment under the Entry Fee Payment Plan will secure a Conditional Entry, subject to full payment being received prior to 31 August 2024.
  • Confirmation of the Conditional Entry will be the email reply from the Race Organisers advising of acceptance.
  • Subsequent payments may be made at any time prior to 31 August 2024.
  • Full Entry will only be confirmed on receipt and reconciliation of the final payment / full amount outstanding.
  • SHOULD THE FULL AMOUNT OUTSTANDING NOT BE PAID AND RECEIVED BY THE RACE ORGANISERS BY 31 AUGUST 2024, THE CONDITIONAL ENTRY WILL LAPSE AND ALL AMOUNTS PAID TO DATE WILL BE FORFEITED. PART PAYMENTS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.

Group Entries

Group Entries of 4 or more qualify for an automatic 15% discount. Just “Add Participants” to the first entrant and the system will do the rest. The discount applies regardless of distances.

Start times & START VENUES

RTB Ultra 65 – 04h00 (All Out Adventures)

RTB Marathon 42 – 06h00 (All Out Adventures)

RTB  25 – 07h00 (The Cavern)

RTB 13 – 07h30 (The Cavern)

Cut-Off Times

RTB Ultra 65 – Overall Cut-Off Time – 16 hours (20h00 at the Finish)

There will be 5 Checkpoints, each with a designated Cut-Off Time. Checkpoint Cut-Off Times will be generous but will be calculated to ensure that nobody will be on the course for longer than 16 hours. Cut-Off times will be strictly enforced.

RTB Marathon 42 – Overall Cut-Off Time -12 hours (18h00 at the Finish)

There will be 5 Checkpoints, each with a designated Cut-Off Time. Checkpoint Cut-Off Times will be generous but will be calculated to ensure that nobody will be on the course for longer than 12 hours. Cut-Off times will be strictly enforced.

RTB 25 – Overall Cut-Off Time – 9 hours (16h00 at the Finish)

There will be 3 Checkpoints, each with a designated Cut-Off Time. Checkpoint Cut-Off Times will be generous but will be calculated to ensure that nobody will be on the course for longer than 9 hours. Cut-Off times will be strictly enforced.

RTB 13 – Overall Cut-Off Time – 5 hours (12h30 at the Finish)

There will be 1 Checkpoint with a designated Cut-Off Time. The Checkpoint Cut-Off Time will be generous but will be calculated to ensure that nobody will be on the course for longer than 5 hours. Cut-Off times will be strictly enforced.

Cut-Off Times

Please make sure you are acquainted with the Checkpoint Cut-Off Times found on the Route Maps & Profiles under The Trails. 

Discretionary Cut-Offs

Race Organisers have the discretion to cut or short-course any runner who in their opinion to allow to continue would pose a health or safety hazard. This discretion will not be exercised lightly but in the event it is, the Race Organisers’ decision is final.

SPECTATOR POINTS

Spectator Access

The following Aid Stations are accessible to spectators:

Sungubala: Spectators can park on the field at the Royal Drakensberg Primary School just before The Cavern. The Aid Station is a 2km easy but steep uphill walk up the jeep track towards the awesome Sungubala Eco Camp, where spectators can enjoy spectacular views and get to appreciate the real scale of the mountains you are running in. Please note that spectators will be walking on part of the Runtheberg race route.

Cannibal: The legendary Cannibal Cave is accessible as a hike via The Cavern. Spectators please note that parking inside The Cavern is for guests only, so they would need to park outside along the side of the road and walk up the hill through the resort entrance and pick up the hiking trail through there. Please note that this is a challenging hike of a good couple of hours over technical terrain and all resources in the area will be focused on the race and the runners for the day. We do not recommend this option other than for spectators who are experienced hikers and reasonably fit. If spectators are interested they can check out The Cavern Online Hiking Map. 

Montusi Dam: The ultimate in spectator experience! Not only will spectators be able to easily access this beautifully scenic Aid Station and get a chance to cheer on their runners, but they will also get to enjoy the legendary Runtheberg tradition of Sundowners At The Dam. Runtheberg and Montusi Mountain Resort host a spectacular Sundowner Celebration of Mountain Running from 16h00 where spectators and runners who have finished their races can enjoy a drink and snack watching the sun set over the mighty Drakensberg. AND the final Aid Station for both the RTB Marathon 42 and RTB Ultra 65 routes will be positioned right here, so runners can even stop and enjoy a cold one with a loved one before they set off on the last few km towards the Finish. This can’t be beat!

race rules

The Race Organiser’s decision is final.

Runners must follow the marked / designated routes. Any runner leaving the marked / designated route must rejoin the route at the same point they left it or as soon as safely possible without securing any competitive advantage.

Runners may be required to wear and/or carry certain items of equipment as indicated by the Race Organiser.

Runners may not wear headphones of any sort.

Runners shall respect the integrity of the natural environment they are in, which includes a zero-tolerance for littering.

Failure to adhere to any of these rules may result in penalties which could include time penalties, disqualification and/or any other sanction deemed appropriate by the Race Organiser.

Race Organisers reserve the right to check runners’ navigation devices to reconcile courses.

refund & substitution policy

  • Runtheberg Ultra 2024 has a cancellation policy pertaining to refunds. This is necessary because most of the expenses incurred in staging this event are committed to in advance, and as such refunds are only possible well in advance or when a replacement can be found. Refunds and/or substitutions where allowed will be subject to a nominal administration and handling fee.
  • Full payment is required on entry. An entry is only confirmed on full payment of the entry fee. This excludes entries under Payment Plans, which entries will be subject to their own rules.
  • The full entry fee paid, minus a R350 administration fee, will be refunded if an entry is cancelled in writing on or before midnight on Saturday 31 August 2024.
  • Entries may be rolled over to the following year on request in writing on or before midnight on Wednesday 18 September 2024. Rollovers will be subject to a R350 administration and handling fee. Entries may only be rolled over once.
  • Substitutions will be allowed before midnight on Wednesday 18 September 2024 subject to the procedures and conditions described herein. All substitutions will be subject to an R350 administration and handling fee, which will be processed either as an additional fee or as a deduction from any refund, depending on which will be most applicable. Ultimately it is the original entrant’s responsibility to find a substitute, but the Runtheberg Race Organisers will assist if they can. Substitutes will be required to complete the online substitution process.
  • Entries for Runtheberg Ultra 2024 will close at midnight on Wednesday 18 September 2024, or when, at the Race Organiser’s discretion, capacity has been reached. No refunds or substitutions will be allowed after this date.