Online entries for next year’s ultra marathon open on 5 October 2011. The entry process has been split and participants will be able to enter online for the 56km ultra marathon only from 5 October. The 43rd event takes place on Easter Saturday 7 April 2012. Participants are encouraged to get their qualifying marathon done as soon as they can and to submit their entry to avoid disappointment.

The qualifying window is from 1 September 2011 to 7 March 2012. South African entrants wanting to run the ultra marathon must belong to a registered ASA running club and have a valid provincial licence number, as no temporary licences will be issued for the 56km event.