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Mac Mac Ultra 2024

26 June - 30 June

R750
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Quick Facts

2024 ZAMA ZAMA EDITION
26 – 30JUNE
ENTRIES OPEN

QUICK FACTS

200 miles | 15000m ascent | 90 hour cut off
100 miles | 7500m ascent | 44 hour cut off
50 miles | 4650m ascent | 22 hour cut off
46 km | 2510m ascent | 12 hour cut off
25 km | 1000m | 5 hour cut off

NORMAL PRICES
200M R8800
100M R4800
50M R3300
46KM R2200
25KM R750

Included

  • Route Design, exploration, clearing, cleaning, and marking.
  • Support Staff and Medical Team during the Race
  • First Aid, Search, Rescue, and Evacuation Teams
  • Ground transportation from Merry Pebbles Sabie to Starting line The Vine Pilgrims Rest for 100milers
  • Ground transportation from Merry Pebbles Sabie to Starting Line Graskop Gorge Lift for 50Milers
  • Ground transportation in case of evacuations or race withdrawals.
  • Hydration and food stations along the course route and at the Finish Line.
  • Control points in strategic areas
  • Official Runners Apparel Mac Mac Ultra & Goody Bag 200M/100M/50M/46km
  • Tracking device 200Milers, 100Milers & 50Milers
  • Official Personalised Race Number 200M/100M/50M/46KM
  • Official bags for Drop Bags (200M,100M).
  • Finisher’s medal
  • Medal/Trophies for Overall Winners
  • PDF Documents: Rules and Regulations, Runner’s Guide, Race Map, Elevation Profile with aid stations and control points
  • All Race Nutrition & Water
  • Comprehensive Medical Support
  • Finisher Buckle(100M, 200M)
  • Light Meal @ start (200M,100M)
  • Finisher Light Meal (200M,100M, 50M)
  • Post-Race Rub Down
  • Prize Giving Brunch(200M 100M 50M)
  • Sabie Brewery Craft Beer at Finish
  • Free scheduled Shuttle from Johannesburg Leaving OR Tambo Thursday 27June 12h00(Limited Seats)
  • Return Shuttle to OR Tambo Leaving Merry Pebbles after prize giving 12h00 30June 12h00 (note driving time 4hours)

Not included

  • Transfer to/from Sabie/Pilgrims/Graskop
  • Any form of transportation not previously mentioned as being included in registration
  • Accommodation
  • Unspecified Services

200 Miler Gear List

Compulsory Equipment

List is compulsory for first 100miles out. First 100miles out has stretches up to 55km between aid stations and can be seen as the rugged self sufficient and self navigate adventure of the race were the second 100miles back you will share the trail with the normal 100mile race and be spoiled with fully stocked aid stations  every 8 to 17km. Compulsory equipment for 100miles back is same as for normal 100mile race(refer to 100mile section).

Item Rating Comment
Thermal Beanie / Buff Compulsory One of either
Cap / Visor Compulsory One of either
Long Thermal Tights Compulsory Sub-zero Temps are Possible
Thermal Top Compulsory Sub-zero Temps are Possible
Trail Running Shoes Compulsory Grip for Slippery surfaces
Water / Windproof Jacket with Hood Compulsory Must have Hood and tape-sealed seams
Gloves Compulsory Preferably thermal
2 X Headlamps with Spare Batteries Compulsory Quality headlamps is vital.
Hydration Pack Minimum 3l water/liquid Compulsory Essential 3l liquid capacity
GPS Handheld / GPS Watch with Spare Batteries Compulsory Must be fully charged / Spare Batteries
Charged Cell phone & Charger Compulsory Must be fully charged
Space Blanket Compulsory Essential
Whistle Compulsory Essential
Emergency Rations 2 X Energy Bars Compulsory Must be produced at finish unless used in emergency
Zip Lock Bag X 1 Compulsory Essential for protecting Cellphone
Cup or bottle Compulsory Mac Mac is a cup free event
Nutrition Compulsory Enough nutrition to last up to 55km. 2000Kcal & rehydration tablets/sachet(s)
Spare Socks & Basic Footcare Kit Compulsory Foot care one of the biggest challenges on 200miler
Basic Medical Kit Compulsory Adhesive bandage: sterile bandages (10cm x 10cm) Adhesive bandage (3cm x 50cm) Elastic bandage (6cm x 100cm) Saline (2 x 5ml) 5 Steri-Strips. Personal medication
Batteries & Charging Compulsory Phone charge cables, Batteries, Battery booster pack, Garmin / SUUNTO / Navigation system charge cable

100Miler Gear List

Item Rating Comment
Beanie / Buff Compulsory One of either
Cap / Visor Compulsory One of either
Long Thermal Tights Compulsory Sub-zero Temps are Possible
Thermal Top Compulsory Sub-zero Temps are Possible
Trail Running Shoes Compulsory Grip for Slippery surfaces
Water / Windproof Jacket with Hood Compulsory Must have Hood
Gloves Compulsory Preferably thermal
Headlamp with Spare Batteries Compulsory Quality headlamp is vital.
Hydration Pack Minimum 1.5l Compulsory Essential
GPS Handheld / GPS Watch with Spare Batteries Compulsory Must be fully charged / Spare Batteries
Charged Cell phone Compulsory Must be fully charged
Space Blanket Compulsory Essential
Whistle Compulsory Essential
Emergency Rations – 2 X Energy Bars Compulsory Must be produced at finish unless used in emergency
Zip Lock Bag X 1 Compulsory Essential for protecting Cellphone
Cup or bottle Compulsory Mac Mac is a cup free event

Race director will confirm compulsory gear depending on weather forecast at race briefing

50Miler Gear List

Item Rating Comment
Beanie / Buff Compulsory One of either
Cap / Visor Compulsory One of either
Long Thermal Tights Compulsory Sub-zero Temps are Possible
Water / Windproof Jacket with Hood Compulsory Must have Hood and tape-sealed seams
Thermal Top Compulsory Sub-zero Temps are Possible
Trail Running Shoes Compulsory Grip for Slippery surfaces
Gloves Compulsory Preferably thermal
Headlamp with Spare Batteries Compulsory Quality headlamp is vital.
Hydration Pack Minimum 1.5l Compulsory Essential
GPS Handheld / GPS Watch with Spare Batteries Compulsory Must be fully charged / Spare Batteries
Charged Cell phone Compulsory Must be fully charged
Space Blanket Compulsory Essential
Whistle Compulsory Essential
Emergency Rations – 2 X Energy Bars Compulsory Must be produced at finish unless used in emergency
Zip Lock Bag X 1 Compulsory Essential for protecting Cellphone
Cup or bottle Compulsory Mac Mac is a cup free event

Race director will confirm compulsory gear depending on weather forecast at race briefing

46km Gear List

Item Rating Comment
Beanie / Buff Compulsory One of either
Cap / Visor Compulsory One of either
Long Thermal Tights Recommended Sub-zero Temps are Possible
Water / Windproof Jacket with Hood Compulsory Must have Hood and tape-sealed seams
Thermal Top Recommended Sub-zero Temps are Possible
Trail Running Shoes Compulsory Grip for Slippery surfaces
Gloves Recommended Preferably thermal
Headlamp with Spare Batteries Recommended Quality headlamp is vital.
Hydration Pack Minimum 1.5l Compulsory Essential
GPS Handheld / GPS Watch with Spare Batteries Highly Recommended Must be fully charged / Spare Batteries
Charged Cell phone Compulsory Must be fully charged
Space Blanket Compulsory Essential
Whistle Compulsory Essential
Emergency Rations – 2 X Energy Bars Compulsory Must be produced at finish unless used in emergency
Zip Lock Bag X 1 Compulsory Essential for protecting Cellphone
Cup or bottle Compulsory Mac Mac is a cup free event

25KM Gear List

Item Rating Comment
Beanie / Buff Recommended One of either
Cap / Visor Recommended One of either
Long Thermal Tights Optional Sub-zero Temps are Possible
Thermal Top Optional Sub-zero Temps are Possible
Trail Running Shoes Compulsory Grip for Slippery surfaces
Gloves Recommended Preferably thermal
Hydration Pack Minimum 1.5l Compulsory Essential
GPS Handheld / GPS Watch with Spare Batteries Recommended Must be fully charged / Spare Batteries
Charged Cell phone Compulsory Must be fully charged
Space Blanket Compulsory Essential
Whistle Compulsory Essential
Emergency Rations 2 X Energy Bars Compulsory Must be produced at finish unless used in emergency
Zip Lock Bag X 1 Recommended Essential for protecting Cellphone
Cup or bottle Compulsory Mac Mac is a cup free event
Water/Windproof Jacket with Hood Highly Recommended Must have Hood and tape-sealed seams

Race director will confirm compulsory gear depending on weather forecast at race briefing

Details

Start:
26 June
End:
30 June
Cost:
R750
Event Category:
Website:
https://macmacultra.com/

Venue

Merry Pebbles Sabie
Merry Pebbles
Sabie, Mpumalanga South Africa + Google Map

Other

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Organiser

Mac Mac Ultra
Phone
+27 83 3999564
Email
info@macmacultra.com
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