The BOULDER 22
The Boulder 22 is a bold and beautiful short-distance challenge that forms part of The Rock Ultra weekend. Designed to deliver maximum trail satisfaction in a manageable dose, this route will take runners on a thrilling mix of climbs, flow, and fast finishes—through rocky terrain, vibrant fynbos, and the kind of scenery only Paarl Mountain can offer.
Final route details and venue confirmation are on the way, but one thing’s for sure: The Boulder 22 will once again pack a punch, with fast, runnable segments, unforgettable views, and the signature spirit of The Rock Ultra—grit, gees, and great company.
Watch this space for updates on the race village, aid stations, entry perks, and the full course reveal.
GOOD TO KNOW:
check_box Start / Finish: TBA
check_box Date: 6 December 2025
check_box Start Time: 7:00am
check_box Distance: 22km
check_box Elevation: TBC
check_box Cut off: 6 hours, 13:00
check_box Minimum Age: 14 years
check_box Entry fee: R780
Route Details From 2024:
| The Boulder 22 | 22.5 | ||||||||||
| RU22 | |||||||||||
| RIDGEBACK WINES - RHEBOKSKLOOF ESTATE - RIDGEBACK WINES | |||||||||||
| TOTAL DISTANCE: 22.5km ELEVATION GAIN: 675m | |||||||||||
| ROUTE | TIME | ||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | SERVICE | DISTANCES | AVERGAE PACE (MIN/KM) | CUT OFF TIME (+20 min) |
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| LEAD | MID | LAST | |||||||||
| FROM START | TO FINISH | PARTIAL | 4.50 | 8.00 | 15.60 | ||||||
| START | RIDGEBACK WINES | 0.00 | 22.50 | 08:00 | 08:00 | 08:00 | |||||
| CP 1 | Anna's Aid Station | Aid Station | 4.00 | 18.50 | 4.00 | 08:18 | 08:32 | 09:02 | |||
| CP 2 | Wild Fire Services Aid Station | Aid Station | 10.60 | 11.90 | 6.60 | 08:47 | 09:24 | 10:45 | |||
| CP 3 | Pincushoin Water Point | Waterpoint | 13.92 | 8.58 | 3.32 | 09:02 | 09:51 | 11:37 | |||
| FINISH | RIDGEBACK WINES | 22.50 | 0.00 | 8.58 | 09:41 | 11:00 | 13:51 | 14:00 | |||
| Run Time | 01:41 | 03:00 | 05:51 | ||||||||
| Time of Day | 09:41 | 11:00 | 13:51 | 14:00 | |||||||
| Sunrise | 05:26 | ||||||||||
| Sunset | 19:45 | ||||||||||
