2 Days of Racing / 145km Cycling / 31km Running / 2 Nights Accom
The ULTRA X is a 2 day
multi-stage challenge within the legendary Drakensberg Mountains. This ‘Xtreme
multisport challenge will push triathletes to endure some of SA’s toughest winter
conditions in the most beautiful area of Southern Africa. The challenge takes
athletes on a journey from the highlands of the impressive Freestate province
down the Oliviershoek Pass in the Northern Berg into the heart of one SA’s World
Heritage sites, the Central Drakensberg.
This event is a fully inclusive challenge, where athletes will be presented
with 3 days of high endurance racing, 2 nights full board accommodation, loaded
goodie bag with race apparel as well as fully equipped water tables and feeding
stations along the race routes. Athletes will be looked after at the exclusive
and beautiful Champagne Sports Resort. All meals will be provided for all
athletes. The event is open to families and the kids, with is being in some of
the school holidays. A seconder is also required especially for the start of
day 1 in the Freestate Province. Evening briefings will prepare the athletes to
the next days challenges, giving them insight into the profiles, challenges and
courses that lie ahead, as well as building up comradery and sharing war stories.
The event is exclusively limited to 200 competitors in year 1, giving
each athlete a personal and intimate connection with this exclusive event.