Table Mountain BEAST 2026

BRUTAL - BEAUTIFUL - BEASTLY - 7th Edition of the Table Mountain BEAST
Choose from a 50km Ultra, 30km, or 16km course featuring breathtaking views, challenging climbs, and intense descents.
This is a no-frills, unplugged run designed to test your limits.

Standard Entry Fee: 
50km Ultra - R1600
30km - R1200
16km - R650

Online registration closes on 30 May 2026. A late entry fee will apply at registration.

What’s included in your entry:

• Race Number and Timing
• 2026 BEAST Race Shirt (available only for pre-entries before 29 May)
• TMNP Conservation Fee
• Medical Support
• Marked Routes
• Photographs
• 2026 BEAST Finishers Medal

50km 'FEED THE BEAST'

We have crafted one of the most challenging 50km routes that the Table Mountain massif can offer! Will you conquer the Beast, or will it conquer you? Begin with a ‘gentle’ warm-up around the familiar trails of Newlands Forest, then prepare to ascend towards the Blockhouse..read more

30km 'BEAST MODE ON'
Push your limits with a faster pace than the ultra runners of the 50km race. Get ready for exhilarating forest runs and demanding climbs as you tackle the infamous Nursery Ravine..read more 

16km 'AWAKEN THE BEAST'

Experience one of the finest new routes in Table Mountain trail running. Starting at Suikerbossie, enjoy a brief climb to the Myburghs trail. Traverse excellent single tracks through proteas and fynbos, reaching Orange Kloof, a rare chance to explore this ancient indigenous forest..read more

REGISTRATION VENUE & DATE: - Foresters Arms, Wednesday, 3 June from 1pm to 7pm

START VENUE:
Foresters Arms (Forries), Newlands.

START TIMES: 
50km: 6:30am (Foresters Arms) | 30km: 7:30am (Foresters Arms) | 16km: 9:00am (Suikerbossie)

Race Day Parking 
There will be NO parking available at Forries on Race Day. It is recommended to park at Newlands Forest and walk through the tunnel to Foresters Arms.

16km SHUTTLES:

The 16km race begins at Suikerbossie Restaurant, Hout Bay, and concludes at Foresters Arms, Newlands. Shuttles can be booked for R50 per person, departing from Foresters Arms on race morning starting at 7:30am. 

CUT OFF:

50km - 

Cut off 1: 7km Lower Blockhouse (8:30am)

Cut off 2: 15km TOM (10:00am)

Cut off 3: 21km Platties (11:30am)

Cut off 4: 32km Kloof Nek (2:00pm)

Cut off 5: 40km Kings Blockhouse (3:30pm)

FINAL CUT OFF - 5:30pm

30km - 

Cut off 1: 11km TOM (10:30am)

Cut off 2: 17km Platties (12:00pm)

Cut off 3: 24km Kings Blockhouse (3:30pm)

Compulsory KIT: 
1. Charged Cell Phone
2. Waterproof jacket
3. Food – energy bars, sandwich, fruit, nuts, chocolate
4. Hydration – Minimum 1 litre to start race!
5. Space Blanket, headlamp, whistle
6. GPS device or ALL Trails App (The ALL Trails link will be shared)
7. Reusable cup

Our events are Green & Environmentally friendly – No Water Sachets, No Paper Cups. Please bring your own CUP
DO NOT bring: HEADPHONES, Dogs, Flu or litter.

Water Points: 
50km – 3 | 30km - 2 | 16km - 2