Overview

About this event

The 2023 100th Harrismith Mountain Race took place Saturday, 14 October 2023 from 08:00, at Harrismith Primary School in Harrismith, Free State, South Africa. Distances included a 30km, 15km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Saturday 14 Oct 2023

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
6th Harrismith 30km Trail Run	ZAR 480	ZAR 70	Trail	08:00	14:30
Minimum age 19 years
100th Harrismith Mountain Race	ZAR 200	ZAR 70	Trail	09:30	14:30
Minimum age 15 years
5km Fun Run	TBC	—	Run / Walk	09:45	—
Minimum age 9 years

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Course

Route maps & elevation

Route maps and elevation profiles.

6th Harrismith 30km Trail Run (30.0 km)

100th Harrismith Mountain Race (15.0 km)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Harrismith Primary School

Contact

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History

Past editions

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