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GCU

EXPERIENCE THE ENTIRE 5 DAY GIANT’S CUP HIKING TRAIL IN A SINGLE RUN

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ABOUT GCU

The Giant’s Cup Uncut (GCU) is a non-stop ultra-distance challenge that takes runners along the full length of the legendary Giant’s Cup Hiking trail as you journey through the southernmost trails of the 

Drakensberg mountains.

 

Named after the distinctive cup-shaped basin nestled between Hodgson’s Peaks on Giants Ridge in Lesotho, the trail is as rich in geological beauty as it is in heritage. This 61 km odyssey across one of South Africa’s most awe-inspiring natural corridors gives runners the experience of ancient pathways, cascading streams, and dramatic valleys carved into the foothills of the iconic Southern Drakensberg.

 

The Giants Cup Trail defines the wild.

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RACE DETAILS

DATE

TIME

DISTANCE

25 APRIL

06H00

61KM

ELEVATION

AID STATIONS

CUT OFF

2100

5

14.5 HRS

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THE GCU MAP OVERVIEW

GCU TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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MAP & AID STATIONS

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GCU TECHNICAL INFORMATION

gcu LOGISTICS

  • INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY

    • Marked & Prepared Mountain Trail

    • Official Race Garment

    • Sweepers and Marshalls

    • 5 x Aid Stations 

    • Full Medical Support

    • Support by EKZNW Rangers

    • Finish Line Beer / Drink

    • Finishers Medal

    • Awards Celebration on Sunday

    • R200 Donation to EKZNW

  • Shuttles depart from the Race Village on Saturday morning to take athletes to Silverstreams. The approximate drive time to Silverstreams is 1.5 hours.  

    Race Shuttles for GCU depart from Race Village from 04h00 on Saturday 25th April.

PRIZE money

first place  R8,000.00

SECOND place  R4,000.00

THIRD place  R2,000.00

OUR PARTNERS

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