Run the Karoo
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Run The Karoo : 3 to 4 April 2027
Run The Karoo is a two-day trail running event held in the heart of the Karoo on Dwarsvlei Farm near Middelburg, Eastern Cape. The event uses rugged, largely untouched routes across wide-open landscapes and offers an off-the-grid weekend experience. Walkers are welcome.
The weekend includes local Karoo hospitality features such as braais, fresh farm bread, condensed milk coffee, koeksisters, craft beer, and live entertainment on both evenings. Accommodation options mentioned include camping or glamping. A downloadable event booklet (RUN Guide) provides the full weekend schedule, route maps, planned activities, and important event information; attendees are advised to save the guide to their phones because signal at the venue is limited.
All goodie bags include custom Run The Karoo socks, a Kakiebos T-shirt, and a “KOPPI” enamel mug. Early bird entries receive a special-edition merchandise item, and participants can add a custom-designed Run The Karoo active shirt and shorts at checkout. The event presents itself as a multi-day trail experience that blends local food and entertainment with outdoor trail routes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.