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 9 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!
October 2026
Trail runs through Van Stadens Flower Reserve on 25 October 2026 with 5km and 15km options, festival activities, and specified age categories.
November 2026
December 2026
A themed 6 km trail run through Settlers Park with eight staffed Booze Points, adult-only entry, R350 fee, limited pre-entries and a costume theme called The Tribe Has Spoken.
February 2027
Trail running event in Baakens Valley with 5 km, 15 km and 20 km options, dog friendly, staged from The Fat Tracks Containers and partnered by Astron Energy and Toby’s Motors.
March 2027
A CSA-sanctioned MTB and trail running event at Baywest Mall with 40km, 20km, 10km and 5km options, medals for finishers and online entries closing 4 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
Experience a weekend of trail running in the Karoo with night runs and scenic routes at Dwarsvlei Farm where walkers are welcome and no cutoff times apply.
July 2027
A community-centred trail run around the Victorian-era village of Rhodes in the southern Drakensberg, known for low start temperatures and no financial prizes.
September 2027
A fully supported three-stage running journey of 112 km along the Southern Transkei Wild Coast with shared accommodation, meals, aid stations and medical support over several days in September 2027.