Trail Running Calendar South Africa 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in South Africa for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 143 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in South Africa below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Evening run and walk at Rosewood Trails in Pretoria with 2 km, 5 km and 10 km options, compulsory headlamp and on-site water, parking and restaurant.
A three day stage race at Kromrivier in the Cederberg Park featuring three daily stages (35 km, 24 km, 9 km) with entries from R7,200 and separate accommodation options.
Trail running event at The Lawns at the Roundhouse offering 40 km, 27 km and 15 km routes on Table Mountain with mandatory kit and eco friendly policies.
Gravel bike races and trail runs at Leeuwenboschfontein on 5 September 2026 offering multiple distances, family activities and on site accommodation options.
Trail races from 5 km to 50 km around Clarens, Eastern Free State, supporting the Clarens Nature Reserve and local conservation programmes.
Mountain bike and trail running event at Ruby River Resort offering multiple distances, finisher medals, water points and on-site food and exhibitor amenities in the Loskop Valley.
A countryside trail and fun run on farm dirt roads near Caledon, with multiple distance options and a venue at Eikebos campground.
Magalies Rocks the Cradle on 5 September 2026 offers gravel and MTB rides plus trail runs around Die Krip Guest Farm with multiple distances and a festival atmosphere.
Trail run and hike at Vergenoeg Nature Reserve on 5 September 2026 with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options, finisher medals, live music and support for Vulpro conservation.
Tsitsikamma MTB & Trail Run is a September 2026 event featuring multiple MTB and trail run distances along the Tsitsikamma coast and forest.
Charity trail run at Buffelsvley Guest Farm on 5 September 2026 with 5 km and 10 km options, supporting CMR Limpopo and offering finisher medals for all.
A mixed-surface forest run at Nelson Mandela University George Campus offering 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km distances with age-category prizes and timed chips.
A Run The Vines event at Windmeul Kelder held with the Waterblommetjie Festival, featuring 5 km, 10 km and 17 km options, a potjiekos competition, market stalls and medals for finishers.
Coast to coast urban endurance hike across Durban of about 32 km, featuring beaches, promenades, a harbour tunnel, and return transport to the start included.
TrailFun Spring Series 2 at Darling Cellars features trail distances from 5 km to 21 km, wine-entry options, a collectible spring puzzle medal and a relaxed start format.
A trail run and walk at Irene Athletics Club offering marked routes from 3 km to 21 km, on-site amenities, water tables and a medal donation campaign for an animal shelter.
A community 5 km spring trail run at Huddle Park Golf & Recreation in Johannesburg, with proceeds supporting the Dacosbro Foundation.
Trail routes around Hilton College showcase Midlands views, wildlife and varied singletrack across three loop distances.
Trail run and walk at Irene River Estate Grounds offering 2 km to 21 km routes, pet friendly, with marked routes, water tables and finisher medals.
A three day trail running stage race in Namakwa near Springbok with a race village at Okiep Country Hotel. Stages are about 11.5 km, 13.5 km and 13 km; entries are limited to 200 and the fee is R5,950.