Kenton-on-Sea, South Africa · Saturday, April 17, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Kenton 30 Miler

156 days away

48 km Distance

1,050 m Climbing

4.0 Grit · Challenging

33.6667° S, 26.6500° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 22 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~8 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 24°C

Night low 15°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 11 h 13 m of light

Regional 2001-2025 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 140 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	30mi	8	Butshabethu Kayi · 04:50:00	Megan Turner · 06:30:00
2025	30mi	12	Dane Sweet · 05:41:00	Marica Marais · 07:59:00
2024	30mi	6	Butshabethu Kayi · 04:43:00	Judy Gerber · 07:21:00
2023	30mi	6	Vuyisani Nobi · 04:56:00	Liza Phipps · 06:04:00
2022	30mi	11	Vuyisani Nobi · 05:02:00	Dumisa Kingana · 05:16:00
2021	30mi	7	Vuyisani Nobi · 05:09:00	Candice Richards · 05:35:00
2020	30mi	6	Vuyisani Nobi · 05:14:31	Roxi Smith · 05:46:22

The field shrank 33% between 2025 (12) and 2026 (8). 25% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 48 km of trail with 1,050 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,050 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs