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 8 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!
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.
A multisport event at Middelwater Farm near Bloemfontein featuring obstacle-course races, trail runs, and mountain bike distances for adults and children.
January 2027
March 2027
A multisport last person standing event at Boomrits Adventures featuring repeated laps of 6.705 km or 13.41 km for running and mountain biking.