Bloemfontein
Trail Running Calendar near Bloemfontein 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bloemfontein for 2026-2027! We've gathered 10 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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.
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.
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.
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.