Trail ultramarathon · South Africa

Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB

28–30 May 2027 · George, Western Cape

MUT Miler by UTMB: Fri, 28 May 2027

Africa's only UTMB World Series event, on the Outeniqua mountains and indigenous forest above George on the Garden Route.

2027 dates confirmed

Event and distance dates were checked against the organizer schedule.

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Entry · MUT Miler by UTMB · 2027 edition

Registration open

First come, first served until Sat 15 May 2027, 23:59 GMT+2 or until places run out. Open on the organizer's page on 30 Sep 2026, which does not say how many places are left.

  1. ✓ Registration opens (UTMB Index holders)Tue 21 Jul 2026, 14:00 GMT+2
  2. ✓ Registration opensThu 23 Jul 2026
  3. Registration closesSat 15 May 2027, 23:59 GMT+2

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From the organizer's page, checked 30 Sep 2026. TrailSplits does not know whether you have a place; the organizer is the final word.

Race Overview

Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB is a trail ultramarathon scheduled for 28–30 May 2027 in George, Western Cape, South Africa. TrailSplits currently includes 5 mapped courses for this event, with course maps, elevation profiles, weather context, and pacing tools for the uploaded GPX data.

How to get a place: General registration for the 28-30 May 2027 edition is open: UTMB Index holders from 21 July 2026 (48 hours), everyone from 23 July 2026, until 15 May 2027 or sell-out. Organizer's page, checked Wednesday 30 September 2026.

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Date
28–30 May 2027
Type
Trail ultramarathon
Distances
5: MUT Miler by UTMB, MUT 100 by UTMB, MUT 60 by UTMB, MUT Marathon by UTMB, MUT Challenge by UTMB
Biggest course
168 km · +8,014 m vert
Cut-off
50 h (17.9 min/km)
Location
George, Western Cape, South Africa
MUT Miler by UTMB date
Fri, 28 May 2027
Event week
27–30 May 2027
MUT Miler by UTMB entry
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TrailSplits is a free, independent route & pacing companion — not the official race. Visit the official Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB site →

The organizer lists MUT Miler by UTMB at 168 km and +8,014 m for 2027; the course file mapped here (the organizer's 2026 file) measures 166.1 km. Small differences come from how each figure was measured; plans and pacing here use the mapped file. Organizer's race list, checked Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Finishing MUT Miler by UTMB earns 4 Running Stones (100M category) toward the UTMB World Series Finals lottery. How Running Stones work.

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Free training plan — MUT Miler by UTMB

Vert-focused blueprint with route-finder links into the Planner.

MUT Miler by UTMB plan 168 km · 8014 m D+

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Race route lab

Turn MUT Miler by UTMB into a local rehearsal route

Open the official course in Planner, then choose a nearby start point to build a shorter loop that matches the course demand. This course averages about 47.7 m climb per km.

Race tools — MUT Miler by UTMB

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Load the Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB MUT Miler by UTMB GPX onto your GPS watch

Get the official course as a clean GPX or a Garmin TCX course, with step-by-step instructions to load it onto a Garmin, COROS, Suunto, Wahoo, or Komoot — free, no account needed.

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Compare your route to the Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB MUT Miler by UTMB course

See how faithfully your rehearsal route matches the real race. The official course for MUT Miler by UTMB loads as Route A — upload your training route to compare distance, elevation gain, estimated time, and how much of the course you actually cover.

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Course analysis

Analyze the Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB MUT Miler by UTMB course — every climb

See the MUT Miler by UTMB course broken into its major climbs and descents in order — length, gain, average grade, and steepness — so you know where the crux is and how to pace and fuel it.

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Race-week reminders

Get a nudge before Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB

A free browser notification in the final week — the course crux, the weather window, and loading the GPX onto your watch. No app, no email, no account.

Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB — frequently asked questions

When is Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?

Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 races run 28–30 May 2027 in George, Western Cape; the MUT Miler by UTMB is on Fri, 28 May 2027. Check the official race site for registration deadlines and final details.

How long is Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB and how much climbing is there?

5 distances (25–168 km). The longest course is 168 km with about 8,014 m of vertical gain — a demanding mountain course.

What is the cut-off time for Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB?

The MUT Miler by UTMB course has a 50-hour cut-off, an average of 17.9 min/km to finish in time. TrailSplits' cut-off pacer shows the buffer at each aid station.

Is there a free GPX and course map for Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB?

Yes. TrailSplits gives you the course map, an interactive elevation profile, a 3D flyover and a downloadable GPX for every mapped distance — free and with no sign-up.

How do I train for Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB?

Each distance has a free, course-specific 16-week training plan built around its distance, vertical gain and cut-offs, plus a pace and cut-off calculator.

Is TrailSplits the official Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB website?

No. TrailSplits is a free, independent route and pacing companion. For registration and official rules, visit https://mut.utmb.world/.

Analyze this route in the Planner

Load the GPX directly into TrailSplits for surface analysis and terrain intel.

Official website: https://mut.utmb.world/