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Ultramarathons in Africa
Compare ultramarathons across Africa and choose where to compete next. Compare 4 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include MDS Ultra Morocco, Two Oceans Marathon and Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB.
Narrow your search to Morocco, South Africa and Namibia.
9 listed events · 4 with upcoming dates · 3 upcoming featured races
Upcoming ultramarathons
4 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
MDS Ultra Morocco
MARErfoud, Drâa-Tafilalet
A continuous, self-sufficient 100 km or 100-mile race through the Moroccan Sahara.
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Two Oceans Marathon
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Two Oceans Marathon stages a 56km road ultra and 21.1km half marathon in Cape Town.
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB
RSAGeorge
Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Event.
· 100K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Comrades Marathon
RSADurban and Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
The Comrades Marathon is an annual road ultramarathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
· Ultra · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Featured races in Africa
AthRecs editorial selections and events recorded in major or final series. These are also included by date in the calendar above.
MDS Ultra Morocco
MARErfoud, Drâa-Tafilalet
A continuous, self-sufficient 100 km or 100-mile race through the Moroccan Sahara.
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Two Oceans Marathon
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Two Oceans Marathon stages a 56km road ultra and 21.1km half marathon in Cape Town.
· Ultra
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Comrades Marathon
RSADurban and Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
The Comrades Marathon is an annual road ultramarathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
· Ultra · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
MDS 120 Morocco
MAROuarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet
A three-stage MDS adventure offering 70 km, 100 km and 120 km routes in the Moroccan Sahara.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →MDS Handi Morocco
MAROuarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet
An inclusive 70 km, three-stage Sahara challenge completed in teams of four.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →MDS Legendary Morocco
MARSahara Desert, Drâa-Tafilalet
The original self-sufficient Marathon des Sables: approximately 250 km across six stages in the Moroccan Sahara.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →MDS Raid Namibia
NAMSwakopmund, Erongo
A self-sufficient paired desert raid over 90 km or 107 km in Namibia.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →MDS Trek Morocco
MAROuarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet
A timed four-stage desert trek with adaptable routes totalling approximately 70–120 km.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Browse countries and territories
Choosing a race in Africa
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Cape Town (1), Durban and Pietermaritzburg (1), Erfoud (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about ultramarathons in Africa
Which ultramarathons are coming up in Africa?
MDS Ultra Morocco is listed for 8 January 2027. Two Oceans Marathon is listed for 4 April 2027. Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB is listed for 29 May 2027. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
Where can I find race entry details for Africa?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.