Organiser
Upper Highway Trail Marathon
UHTM is an iconic trail marathon held in the Upper Highway of Durban, South Africa linking many of the area's amazing trails and conservancies.
Proceeds raised are donated to the conservancies to help sustain, support and showcase the natural beauty of the area.
SHOWCASE | SUPPORT | SUSTAIN |
Highlight the beauty of the extensive intertwining trails across private and conservancy land in the Upper Highway area. | A race that embraces local conservancies and businesses of the Upper Highway. | Proceeds from the race go back directly to the trail owners to invest in and maintain their trails so that they are preserved for all to enjoy. |
What is included in the race entry:
- Mapped (gpx) and marked routes
- Goodie bag
- Water tables on each route
- Sweepers on each route
- Prizes for top 3 male and female runners (21km and 42km events only)
- Emergency response and support
- Finisher's gifts for each event
Weekend program:
Friday 6th December 2024 | |
13:00 | 10km registration opens |
15:00 | 10km walk starts |
17:00 | 21km & 42km registration opens |
17:00 | Registration entertainment |
19:00 | Last walker expected to finish |
Saturday 7th December 2024 | |
04:30 | Last minute registration for 42km |
05:30 | 42km race start |
05:15 | 21km registration open |
06:00 | 21km race start |
15:30 | 21km and 42km cut off |
NOTE:
A minimum age limit of 20 years old has been set on entries to the 42km race (as set by ASA).
A minimum age limit of 16 years old has been set on entries to the 21km race (as set by ASA).
A minimum age limit of 10 years old has been set on entries to the 10km race.
NB: race entries must be paid within 30 days to avoid being automatically removed.
Race Routes:
Final routes will be announced soon...
TRAIL PARTNERS:
For more info go to the UHTM website: https://www.uhtm.co.za/
Email: [email protected] |
Facebook: @uhtmtrail |
Instagram: @uhtm_kzn |
TikTok: @uhtm_kzn |
Youtube: @upperhighwaytrailmarathon |
More information: www.uhtm.co.za
Images of the event
Upper Highway Trail Marathon
Event location
Camp Orchards, Hillcrest
Route information | FROM PIETERMARITZBURG: Take N3 to Durban. Take M13 to Hillcrest/Durban at exit 35. Take exit 33 to Shongweni, Assagay, Hillcrest (West). At the off-ramp traffic lights, turn left onto Kassier Road. At T-junction traffic lights, turn right onto Old Main Road (R103) towards Hillcrest. At traffic lights in Hillcrest CBD, turn left onto Inanda Road (M33). After approximately 4km, Camp Orchards is on the right hand side of the road. FROM DURBAN: Take N3 to Pietermaritzburg. Take M13 to Pinetown, Pietermaritzburg at exit 17. Take exit 28 to Old Main Road, Hillcrest (East). At the off-ramp traffic lights, turn right to Hillcrest. At traffic lights in Hillcrest CBD, turn right onto Inanda Road (M33). After approximately 4km, Camp Orchards is on the right hand side of the road. |
Coordinates | -29.761410637137, 30.790572305298 |
Address | Inanda Road, Hillcrest, Durban |
City | Hillcrest |
Province | KwaZulu-Natal |