WELCOME TO RED BULL DUNE DUSTERS

An endurance running race (5 – 6km loop) where competitors must navigate from the start to finish through a variety of flat, technical, and steep natural sand dunes. 

This is where endurance meets elevation in the triple test of grit… Who will claim the definitive title of Red Bull Dune Dusters 2026 Champion.

Red Bull Dune Dusters will take place on Saturday, 21 February 2026 on the Atlantis Dunes, Cape Town from 07h00.  

Limited to 600 participants.  

SCHEDULE 

Final race information will be communicated to you the week prior to the event. 

Please arrive 1 hour (60min) before your start time to receive Race Packs & Race Numbers. 

Runners will push through the sand in an energy sapping time-trial format to qualify for the intense knockout phase, with heats, semi-finals, and finals. 

FORMAT

• 07h00 - registration 

• 08h30-11h00 - pre-scheduled heats using timing system

• Top 100 male and female runners to progress to The Eliminator. 

• The Eliminator: Top 20 male & females progress to the finals. 

• Finals: 2 sessions - Top 3 from Males & Females make the podium. 

Numbers are subject to change depending on final race day numbers. Runner's can wear shoes or participate barefoot. 

IMPORTANT - Please read the Terms of Participation here. Participants will be required to sign the Participant Disclaimer here on arrival at registration.