Trail Running Calendar South Africa 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in South Africa for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 160 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in South Africa below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
Night run and walk at Rosewood Trails in Pretoria with 2 km, 5 km and 10 km routes; headlamp required, water tables and finisher medals provided.
Three days of trail running in the Garden Route with mountain, forest and coastal stages, based at Fairy Knowe Hotel in Wilderness on 7 to 9 August 2026.
Multi-distance trail event at Stanford Lake College in Heanertsburg with a 65 km two-day stage race, 42 km mountain marathon and shorter trail options on 8 and 9 August 2026.
Mountain bike, E Bike, trail run and fun walk around Prince Albert with routes through Karoo country and views of the Swartberg Mountains.
A multi-day lap endurance event at Hazeldean Valley Trails in Pretoria offering 6 to 60 hour trail classes, looped 4 km laps, team and solo entries, and R30,000 in prize money.
A 16 km linear coastal trail from De Hoek, Noordhoek Beach to Camel Rock Restaurant in Scarborough; runners must carry their own hydration and required safety kit.
Weekend trail festival in St Francis Bay with races from 10 km to 62 km, two-day route options, kiddies races and a themed afterparty.
Trail runs at Sandringham Farm with 5 km and 10 km routes through blue-gum forest, dams and a guava orchard, plus prizes and on-site food.
ARC Irene Trail Run/Walk in Centurion offers marked trail and road routes from 3 km to 21 km with medals, water stations and an option to donate medals to charity.
Set on the Kaapsehoop plateau in Mpumalanga, this trail event features races from 8 km to 69 km on marked loops with aid stations and published cut off durations. On-course water, medical support and nearby basic accommodation are available.
A two-day Women's Day trail run at Middelvlei Wine Estate offering 5, 10, 15 and 21 km routes with marked trails, support, an oversized medal and event socks.
Trail run and walk at Irene River Estate on 9 August 2026 with distances from 2 km to 21 km, water tables, medals and reduced fees for children and pensioners.
Trail event at Fairview Wine & Cheese on 10 August 2026 with timed 17, 10, 5 and 3 km family friendly distances, Paarl Trails fee and finisher medals.
Trail run and walk at The Big Red Barn Trails with distances from 2 km to 21 km, water tables, medals, and a medal donation campaign for an animal shelter.
An evening trail run at MTO Trail Centre near White River with 4 km and 8 km routes, glow in the dark theme, dogs on leash, and food for sale.
Trail of interest in De Hoop Reserve offering a 53 km ultra, a 35 km run and a two day Whale Journey with notable Southern Right Whale presence.
Coastal trail running at Wild Coast Sun on 15 August 2026 with 30 km, 21 km and 12 km routes, water stations, shuttle options, goodie bags and prize money.
Trail runs of 6 km, 13 km and 21 km around Greyton with on-course aid, post-race craft beer and proceeds to the Greyton House Bursary Fund.
Trail run and walk at Irene Athletics Club in Centurion with 3km, 5km, 10km, 15km and 21km options, marked routes, water tables and finisher medals.
Trail runs at Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve on 16th August through restored succulent Karoo with wildlife and three distance options.