1 MARCH 2026
The Cradle Ultra Trail, takes place in the majestic greater Cradle Nature Reserve on a privately owned UNESCO World Heritage site. The reserve has, once again, been made available to runners specifically for this event.
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The Cradle Ultra is not only about running but also spending time with family, friends and loved ones. Bring the whole family along! There is lots to keep them entertained even if they aren't running.
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Cradle Nature Reserve
The Pavilion, Cradle Boutique, Cradle of Humankind
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WANNADO CLUB MEMBERS
Club members get 15% off their entry
AND
10% off coffee, massages and ice baths at the venue.
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RACE VILLAGE
Bring the whole family along! There is lots to keep them entertained even if they aren't running.
After your race, you're welcome to join us for a great social event in the Cradle Ultra-Trail Race Village.
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Get your morning fix from Crave Run and pop over to our sporting stand for any last minute gear. Check out some awesome trail shoes at Brooks or load your GPX file at the guys from Suunto. Don't vanish after the race! And compare your Strava segments over a cold beer or gin in the Beer Garden. Or head to the pool and cool off those legs. Feeling a little stiff? Give your legs the love they need with a massage at the Recharge Sports Therapy zone or take the plunge into one of our Ice Baths. Grab some of the best food around from the Cradle Boutique Hotel chefs. Pop around to Bushnell and have a look at their range of binoculars - perfect for spotting your participant coming. Or simply hang about and learn more about this UNESCO World Heritage site with stories about the Boer war, rare plants and flowers that can be found in the reserve and what hidden treasures have been unearthed at the active fossil sites.
RACE SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION AND START TIMES
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SATURDAY 7 MARCH
04H00: Venue and Registration Opens
04H45: 50KM Race Briefing
05H00: 50KM Start
05H45: 25KM Race Briefing
06H00: 25KM Start
06H45: 15KM Race Briefing
07H00: 15KM Race Start
07H15: 10KM Race Start
07H30: 6KM Race Start
09H00: Award Ceremony (6KM. 10KM, 15KM, 25KM)
10H30: Award Ceremony (50KM)
15H00: Venue closes
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MERCHANDISE
The Cradle Ultra-Trail shirts design was inspired by captivating wildlife, rich history and natural wonders encountered at the Cradle Nature Reserve. Can you spot the various characters? These moisture management shirts can be purchased with your entry. Each colour represents the various distances.
The 25KM and 50KM runners will be a shirt as part of their entry.
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Cradle Ultra
25KM
50KM
RACE GUIDE
The Race Guide will be available closer to race day.
The Race Guide will contain everything the participant needs to know about the race.
FINAL VERSION - UPDATED 23 FEB
PARTNERS
