Eastern Cape
Trail Running Calendar Eastern Cape 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in province Eastern Cape for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 16 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in province Eastern Cape below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A 50 km point to point trail through Tsitsikamma National Park from Stormsriver toward Covie, with conservation permits, a running shirt and finish-line refreshment included.
Trail run at Entle Private Game Reserve on 30 August 2026 with 8 km, 12 km, and 20 km routes through single track, river crossings, climbs, and wildlife areas.
A public fundraising run at Three Valleys on 30 August 2026 with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes to support rescued predators.
September 2026
Tsitsikamma MTB & Trail Run is a September 2026 event featuring multiple MTB and trail run distances along the Tsitsikamma coast and forest.
A mountain bike, e-bike, trail run and fun walk event in Jansenville showcasing Karoo landscapes and local prizes including farm produce.
A two-day event at Hayterdale Trails in Addo with multiple trail run and MTB distances, schools entries at R50 and specified age categories for each race.
Trail runs through Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve during the Van Stadens Flower Festival with 5 km and 15 km options. Entries open 1 January 2026 and pre-entries close 17 September 2026; no refunds.
Coastal trail runs in Kenton-on-Sea raising funds for the Chipembere Rhino Foundation, plus swims, rides, workshops and community conservation events.
A mountain trail event in Lady Grey on 26 September 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km, 24 km and a 50 km self-navigated ultra with weekend activities.
Trail run and walk on the Wild Coast at Morgan Bay with four distance options, prize money for the 35 km and community fundraising.
November 2026
December 2026
A themed 6 km trail in Port Elizabeth with eight staffed Booze Points, adult-only entry, dog friendly, priced at R350 and limited pre-entries.
February 2027
Astron Energy Trail takes place in Baakens Valley on 21 February 2027 with 5 km, 15 km and 20 km options, specified entry fees, age categories and substitution rules. The event is dog friendly and encourages wearing orange.
March 2027
Multi-distance trail event in Addo Elephant National Park from 25 to 28 March 2027 featuring 21 km, 50 km, 50 mile and 100 mile routes through remote wilderness.
April 2027
A two-day trail running weekend in the Karoo near Middelburg offering off-grid routes, local food and drink, live evening entertainment, and event merchandise.
July 2027
A long-running trail race around the Victorian village of Rhodes in the southern Drakensberg, noted for cold starts, a festive atmosphere, and no financial prizes.