KwaZulu-Natal
Trail Running Calendar KwaZulu-Natal 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in province KwaZulu-Natal for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 15 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in province KwaZulu-Natal below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Trail races on a purpose built Pietermaritzburg network offering 5 km, 10 km and 18 km loop courses with varied singletrack and measured elevation.
Trail races at The Hatchery use boat crossings into Amatikulu Nature Reserve, with loop courses of 25 km, 15 km and 5 km through coastal grasslands and reserve habitat.
Trail festival at WESSA uMngeni Nature Reserve offering multiple loop races through escarpments, forests and valleys with detailed kit and aid station requirements.
A family friendly silent disco trail at Westown Trails, Shongweni with wireless headphones provided; pre-entry only, adult and child ticket prices apply.
November 2026
Looped trail races on the Michaelhouse reserve with 21 km, 11 km, and 6 km options through grasslands and plantations, featuring hilltop views and local wildlife.
A multi-distance running festival on 14 November 2026 that includes marathon, half marathon, trail and gravel races through the southern Maloti Drakensberg World Heritage Site.
A loop trail event at Infinite Adventures, Botha's Hill, offering 18 km, 9 km, and 7 km courses through valleys and ridgelines with views over the Valley of a Thousand Hills.
A community-focused trail race at eNanda Adventure Park beside Inanda Dam with looped 18 km, 12 km and 5 km courses and on-course aid stations.
Looped running event at Forest Hills Sports club with a 24-lap survival challenge, a 3.2 km family lap, and a beer mile for solo or team entries.
A pre-entry silent disco trail at Westown Trails on 28 November where wireless headphones are provided for jogging, walking and boogie; tickets Adults R120 Kids R75.
December 2026
A loop trail event on Table Mountain near Pietermaritzburg with three courses (17 km, 12 km, 7 km), marked aid stations and mountain single-track terrain.
A family-friendly end-of-year trail event at Ground Cover Leather Co., Curry's Post with 10 km, 6 km and 3 km Santa Dash routes through grasslands, single-track and farm scenery.
April 2027
Two-day trail run at Kerkenberg (9–11 April 2027) with scenic mountain trails, multiple race distances, on-site glamping options, meals, medical support and live entertainment.
A trail running festival in the southern Drakensberg featuring multiple races including a 100 km event, Giant's Cup sections and courses through Lesotho and South Africa.