Overview

About this event

The 2026 Real Gijimas 50km Ultra Marathon took place Sunday, 22 March 2026 from 05:30, at ZWELITSHA in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances included a 50km, 4km and 2km races.

Comrades Qualifier

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 22 Mar 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Ultra Marathon	ZAR 350	Road	05:30	—
Minimum age 20 years
4km Fun Run	ZAR 40	Run / Walk	08:00	—
Minimum age 9 years
Acadamy miler	ZAR 20	Road	07:45	—
Minimum age 9 years

Course

Route maps & elevation

Route maps and elevation profiles.

Downloads

Resources

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Press

Press & Review

Independent reviews and coverage of this event.

The Running Mann

Real Gijimas Ultra (Every village needs an idiot) - The Running Mann

The road between Zwelitsha & Mdantsane is the toughest 50km ultra in South Africa. A beautiful run in the rural Eastern Cape where idiots can find their village.

Read the full review on The Running Mann

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

ZWELITSHA

Contact

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Train

Training programs

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Coach Parry

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Energy Lab

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History

Past editions

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