Mountain Ultra-Trail by UTMB: Event Details for 2025
The Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) Race by UTMB is scheduled to take place from May 22 to 25, 2025. This event is located in George, South Africa, at Outeniqua Park in the Outeniqua Mountains. It is a UTMB® World Series Event.
The race uses the Outeniqua Mountains, which rise dramatically from George’s urban edge, offering a playground for trail runners with hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails. The routes traverse through verdant valleys, fynbos-rich areas, and ancient indigenous forests. Peaks in the area reach up to 1,578 meters above sea level, providing spectacular views. Ridgelines offer panoramic vistas of the Indian Ocean to the south and the Karoo to the north. The combination of challenging terrain and the beauty of the surroundings, including dramatic shifts in scenery and immersion in a biodiverse region, is noted as a key aspect of the MUT by UTMB.
Race distances
The event offers a range of race distances, catering to different levels of endurance:
MUT Miler: 163 KM with 8100 M+ elevation gain, scheduled for May 23, 2025. This race offers 4 Running Stones.
- MUT 100: 98 KM with 4850 M+ (or 4855mD+) elevation gain, scheduled for May 24, 2025. This race offers 3 Running Stones.
- MUT 60: 58 KM with 3050 M+ (or 3052mD+) elevation gain, scheduled for May 24, 2025. This race offers 2 Running Stones.
- MUT Marathon: 44 KM with 2300 M+ elevation gain, scheduled for May 24, 2025. This race offers 2 Running Stones.
- MUT Challenge: 25 KM with 850 M+ elevation gain, scheduled for May 25, 2025. This race offers 1 Running Stone.
- MUT Lite: 11 KM with 260 M+ elevation gain, scheduled for May 25, 2025.
The Mountain Ultra Trail Race is described as more than just a test of physical endurance, but also a celebration of South Africa’s natural wonders.
Information regarding registration, race rules, mandatory gear, runner’s guide, start lists, results, nutrition guide, and the race schedule are available on the race website at the kink below.
Links
Race website: Mut.utmb.world
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