Ultramarathon

Big Dog's Satellite Championships: Team South Africa

South Africa's selected team gathers near Potchefstroom for hourly yards at Lekwena Wildlife Estate and a shared global championship score over many hours.

Next raceSaturday, October 17, 2026
Distance categoryUltramarathon
Race formatBackyard ultra
LocationPotchefstroom, South Africa
Get alertsLast checked August 14, 2026

Quick facts

  • Hosted at Lekwena Wildlife Estate
  • A 15-runner South African national team
  • One yard starts every hour until one runner remains
  • Completed yards count toward the world team standings

About the Big Dog's Satellite Championships: Team South Africa

Lekwena Wildlife Estate provides the setting for South Africa's national satellite. Each runner's completed yards build the country total while the last survivor pursues the individual crown.

Course

The estate competition repeats the same 6.706 km yard every hour. Detailed surface and elevation data are not complete enough to publish as settled course facts.

Race-day weather

Late-spring conditions in North West can be sunny and warm by day with a notable overnight drop, putting hydration and adaptable layers in play.

Past Big Dog's Satellite Championships: Team South Africa dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Saturday, October 17, 2026Upcoming

Big Dog's Satellite Championships: Team South Africa FAQ

When is the Big Dog's Satellite Championships: Team South Africa?

The 2026 Big Dog's Satellite Championships: Team South Africa is on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

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