Free State
Trail Running Calendar Free State 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in province Free State for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 13 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in province Free State below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A night trail run in Happy Valley on 15 October 2026 offering ~4 km and 8 km technical single-track routes; walkers and leashed pets are welcome.
Trail running event in Harrismith offering 30 km (pre-entry, compulsory kit), 15 km and 10 km races at Harrismith Primary School sports fields.
A multisport festival at President Steyn Combined School with trail runs and MTB/gravel rides, festival access, medals, water points and family-friendly activities on 24 October 2026.
Trail run at Gaggle Inn in Kroonstad offering 7.3 km or 14.6 km double loop, 162 m elevation gain, medals and finish-line refreshments.
Evening trail run at Boomritz, Ekaru Estate featuring ~5 km and 10 km single-track courses, pet friendly and finishers receive a collectible token.
Trail runs of 5 km and 10 km in the Free State National Botanical Gardens with R120 entry that includes garden access, a finisher’s medal and pop-up market access.
November 2026
An evening trail event at the Free State Botanical Gardens on 11 November featuring a roughly 5 km flowing trail, walkers welcome, R100 entry and a collectible finisher token.
Experience the scenic beauty of the Eastern Free State with 5km, 8km, and 15km trail runs at the Omdraai Guest Farm during the annual Cherry Festival.
A night single-trail run at 7 Dams on 7 November 2025 with approx. 4 km and 7.6 km routes; walkers and leashed pets welcome.
December 2026
A trail run on Naval Hill in Bloemfontein combining trail terrain, historical sites and two distance options near Franklin Game Reserve.
A 5 km trail run at the Free State National Botanical Garden on 9 December 2026, organised by Aktief Events to support biodiversity, with a market afterwards.
An outdoor obstacle course and trail event near Bloemfontein with 5 km and 2 km options, open qualification, about 20 obstacles and family friendly categories.
March 2027
A last-person-standing endurance event at Boomrits Adventures where athletes complete repeated 6.705 km runs or 13.4 km MTB laps, each loop to be finished within one hour.