Mac Mac Ultra 46 Km

Race completed

46 km Distance

2,500 m Climbing

6.1 Grit · Hardcore

25.0999° S, 30.7800° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 54 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 15:39 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 83% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~106 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (46km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 10 h 37 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1313 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	46km	106	Mvuyisi Gcogco · 04:30:00	Simone Malan · 05:01:49
2024	46km	64	David Lenong · 04:18:43	Mary-Lee van Zyl · 04:14:31
2023	46km	50	Robbie Rorich · 04:44:37	Lee Lehandree de Witt · 06:52:00
2022	46km	80	Pierre Plumejeau · 05:30:04	Mary-Lee van Zyl · 05:58:10
2021	46km	148	Rory Pelser · 05:00:20	Susan Sloan · 05:36:09
2019	46km	114	Jock Green · 05:28:03	Anouk Baars · 05:55:12

The field grew 66% between 2024 (64) and 2025 (106). 40% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (46km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 46 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 54 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 46 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten