RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town attracts top runners to city

A number of international elite trail runners have confirmed their entries as the RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town (UTCT) gets underway tomorrow.

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The 100 miler takes runners to Simon’s Town and back onto Table Mountain to the finish in Oranjezicht, covering 167km over Table Mountain and across the Peninsula.

Big names in this year’s event include Mimmi Kotka from Sweden and Kelly Wolf from the United States in the women’s event, while the United States’ Jared Hazen and Anton Krupicka, along with Germany’s Hannes Namberger, are among the favourites in the men’s event.

After finishing second in last year’s event, France’s Sebastien Spehler will also be returning and will have his sights set on improving on his previous result.

“I really enjoyed UTCT,  the atmosphere, the landscapes, the diversified route,” he said. “This race in 2021 is an awesome memory, that’s why I’m looking forward to running here again.”

“I didn’t expect such tough sections on the route. The elevation on the profile is not really high but the race is harsh for the legs with lots of technical sections. This is an important race in the world of trail running, but I felt a friendly atmosphere, like a family…”

Race director Stuart McConnachie said that organisers were thrilled to be hosting the event. 

“The event’s profile has been raised hugely by the interest shown by top international runners, but we are also proud to be presenting a world class event to our local runners and the Cape Town trail community.”

“Bringing RMB on board as a title sponsor this year will enable further growth and development of the race, and the sport of trail running in South Africa.”

Since its inception in 2014, the event has gone from strength to strength with the live broadcast on the race’s YouTube channel attracting a global audience of nearly 50,000 viewers.

“Events like Ultra-Trail Mont Blanc are at the forefront of live coverage in trail running, and UTCT has now joined prestigious events like that by providing real-time visuals from the 100km race route,” added Managing Director of Moonsport, Trent Key.

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Pictures: Facebook/ultratrailcapetown

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