Hilton College Trail Run
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Hilton College Trail Run
The Hilton College Trail Run is a loop-format trail event held at Hilton College in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on 06 September 2026. Routes move through varied Midlands terrain, including views of Otto’s Bluff, Albert Falls, and the uMngeni River, with sections that drop into the uMngeni Valley and climb back onto the plateau where aloes line the ascent.
Long and Medium courses enter the 650 ha Hilton College Private Game Reserve and pass through terrain inhabited by warthog, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and six species of buck. The Short course passes through pine plantations and mixes quieter forestry sections with scenic running. Across all routes the surfaces include dirt roads and flowing singletrack, and the event layout emphasizes varied, immersive trail running.
Additional event details:
- No pets are allowed.
- There are no compulsory kit requirements for these courses.
- Courses are subject to change.
- Race type is loop.
Distances and key course data:
- Long: 20 km, 801 m elevation, 3 aid stations.
- Medium: 12 km, 559 m elevation, 2 aid stations.
- Short: 7 km, 222 m elevation, 1 aid station.
The venue is Hilton College, Hilton, and the event is presented with route maps and downloadable GPX files for each course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
