The Rock Ultra

Name: The Rock Ultra
Address: Paarl, ZA
Telephone: +27827585845

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The Rock Ultra 2026 takes place on 4, 5 December 2026 in the stunning setting of Paarl Mountain and the Afrikaans Taalmonument

The Rock Ultra (100km), The Rock Marathon (44km), The Boulder Challenge (22km), The Boulder Lite (12km) and The Klippie (5km).

11/09/2026

Rugged gravel. Exposed granite. Fynbos underfoot with every step of the way.

Whether you're chasing a 5km PB or lining up for the full 100km, Paarl Mountain doesn't care how far you've come to get here — it just asks you to keep moving. Loose rock underfoot, climbs that don't apologise, and views that make the suffering worth it. That's The Rock Ultra.

Five distances. One mountain. However you take it on, it's time to celebrate your year on the mountain.

🏔️ 5km | 12km | 22km | 44km | 100km
📍 Taal Monument, Paarl
📅 4–5 December
🎟️ Entries open — link in bio

For the love of running, and the terrain that makes you earn it.

04/09/2026

ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF ⛰️🧦

Loose rock. Exposed granite. Fynbos underfoot.

The Rock is not exactly easy on the feet — so we thought you might as well look good while you're at it.

For 2026, every entry into our major Rock distances comes with a custom pair of The Rock Ultra × SOLE INK print concept 🔥

Five distances.
One mountain.
One very good reason to rock your socks off.

📍 Taal Monument, Paarl
📅 4–5 December 2026

🔗 Link in bio

For the Love of Running.

21/08/2026

Out on a different mountain this weekend, with the same love of running. 🔥

We’re heading to Cape Town to support PUFfeR | Peninsula Ultra | South Africa — find the TRU crew at our water table, keeping runners fuelled and cheering them through the hard yards. 💪

And we’ve brought a little piece of Paarl Mountain with us:

🏆 100km TRU entries for the male & female PUFfer winners
🏆 44km TRU entries for the male & female PUFhie winners
🎟️ 3 × 22km TRU entries in the lucky draw

Refill your bottle, say hello to the TRU crew, and maybe your next mountain adventure will be Paarl Mountain in December.

The Rock Ultra | 4–5 December 2026
📍 Taal Monument, Paarl

For the Love of Running.

07/08/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

No granite climbs required this time... just a like and a tag. ⛰️

One lucky winner will take home all three prizes:

🏆 1 x Entry to the 2026 Otter African Trail Run (this October)
🏆 1 x Six Peaks Challenge Entry
🏆 R1,000 Pasadena Spur Voucher (because every great adventure deserves a great meal afterwards!)

Here's how to enter:

✅ Like this post
✅ Follow The Rock Ultra , TCS Wi-Fi , All Mountain Co. , (Facebook only) and SA Endurance HUB
✅ Comment below and tag the friend you'd take on your next adventure (every tag counts as an additional entry)

📅 Winner announced: Friday, 14 August 2026

⏰ Important: The winner must claim the prize before 12:00 on Saturday, 15 August 2026. If the prize is not claimed by then, a new winner will be drawn.

Good luck! We can't wait to welcome one more runner onto the mountain.

For the Love of Running. ⛰️💚

25/07/2026

We are incredibly proud of our 2 x Ladies Champ Lodelia Kombrink.

24/07/2026

The mountain hasn't changed... but our website has⛰️

A fresh new look. The same rugged gravel, granite climbs and unforgettable mountain experience.
Explore the races, plan your weekend, browse the galleries and secure your spot on the mountain—all in one place.

🏔️ The Rock Ultra – 100km
🏔️ The Rock Marathon – 44km
🏔️ The Boulder Challenge – 22km
🏔️ The Boulder Lite – 12km
🏔️ The Klippie – 5km

Celebrate your year on the mountain.

For the Love of Running.

🔗 Link in bio

17/07/2026

Some views are worth the climb⛰️

Granite underfoot. Fynbos all around. Big skies above. Paarl Mountain has a way of rewarding every step.
Whether you're celebrating your first 5km or taking on 100km through the day and night, there's a place for you on the mountain.

🏔️ The Klippie – 5km
🏔️ The Boulder Lite – 12km
🏔️ The Boulder Challenge – 22km
🏔️ The Rock Marathon – 44km
🏔️ The Rock Ultra – 100km

📍 Afrikaans Taalmonument, Paarl
📅 4 & 5 December 2026

Celebrate your year on the mountain.

🔗 Link in bio

03/07/2026

Rugged gravel. Granite climbs. Fast trails.
Real mountain running. ⛰️

Five distances. One iconic race village. One unforgettable weekend on Paarl Mountain.
Whether you're taking on your first 12km or chasing the finish line of the TRU100, there's a place for you on the mountain.

📍 Afrikaans Taalmonument, Paarl
📅 4–5 December 2026

Early Bird has come and gone, but the mountain is still waiting.
Choose your distance. Commit to the mountain. Celebrate your year with us.

🔗 Link in bio

Address

Paarl

Telephone

+27827585845

Website

https://www.entryninja.com/events/83705-the-rock-ultra-2026, https://therockultra.co.za/

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