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 17 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
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.
A 50 km point-to-point trail through Tsitsikamma National Park from Stormsriver to Covie, featuring forests, river crossings, fynbos ridges and ocean views.
Trail running at Entle Private Game Farm on 30 August 2026 with 8km, 12km and 20km routes across single track, climbs and river crossings.
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.
MTB and trail run event in Jansenville on 12 Sep 2026, offering multiple distances, an e-bike option, local prizes and a Karoo market atmosphere.
Two-day event at Hayterdale Trails, Addo featuring trail runs from 6 to 21 km and MTB races including a 40 km e-bike category.
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.
A community run in Kenton-on-Sea supporting the Chipembere Rhino Foundation, featuring 18 km, 12 km and 5 km distances and a weekend of conservation activities.
Trail event near Lady Grey offering 5km, 10km, 24km and 50km races with local food, Friday welcome and no course waterpoints on 26 September 2026.
Coastal trail runs of 35 km, 20 km, 10 km and 5 km from Morgan Bay Hotel on the Wild Coast, with medals, medical support and proceeds for local projects.
November 2026
Trail races of 5 km, 12 km and 17 km at Sunridge Valley near Gqeberha with entries opening 1 January 2026; the event is dog friendly and refunds are not allowed.
December 2026
A 6km trail run through Settlers Park with eight Booze Points and an entry fee of R350. Participants must be 18 or older; pre-entries are limited, late entries are not accepted and refunds are not offered.
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 weekend trail running event at Dwarsvlei Farm with night and day runs, on-site tent accommodation, meals and evening entertainment in the Karoo.
July 2027
A community-centred trail event around Rhodes village in the southern Drakensberg, known for its festive atmosphere and often subzero starts.