Distances
One confirmed flagship. More to come.
The 52 km is the heart of Gabs Ultra. Further categories are being considered with our partners and will be confirmed here — and to Founding Runners first — once finalised.
52 km
The Gabs Ultra
The flagship distance. A road ultra through and around Gaborone.
More distances
Additional race categories are under consideration and will be announced to Founding Runners first. Nothing beyond the 52 km is confirmed yet.
The Gabs Ultra promise
What every runner can expect.
International ambition
Designed from day one to welcome runners from anywhere — with race-day standards to match. Full event details will be published as they are confirmed.
A Botswana welcome
Community energy on the course and a finish that celebrates every runner like a champion.
Honest road racing
A road course in and around Gaborone. No climbing gimmicks — just distance, heat management and heart.
Runner-first details
Clear athlete information, transparent entry windows and travel guidance — published as soon as confirmed.
Route
The course reveal is coming.
The route is still being finalised. Expect a course that shows off the capital, its open roads and the hills that frame it. Founding Runners see it first.
Become a Founding RunnerRoad to race day
Milestones
- 01Done
Announcement
Gabs Ultra is revealed to the world. Gaborone, Botswana, March 2027.
- 02Now
Founding Runners
The first generation signs up and shapes the race with us.
- 03Coming
Route reveal
The 52 km course through and around Gaborone is unveiled.
- 04Coming
Registration opens
Founding Runners get access first, then the public window.
- 05Coming
Travel & training
Destination packages, training plans and the Gabs Ultra Training Club.
- 06Coming
Race week
Runners from across Africa and the world arrive in Gaborone.