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 28 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!
August 2026
Coastal trail running at Wild Coast Sun on 15 August 2026 with 30 km, 21 km and 12 km routes, water stations, shuttle options, goodie bags and prize money.
Trail running in the WESSA uMngeni Valley near Howick featuring a 50 km ultra plus shorter loop courses across varied terrain and forest.
Silent disco trail run at Westown Trails with wireless headphones provided, family friendly entry, limited pre-entries and separate kids and adult ticket prices.
Trail races at Rocky Bay Resorts near Scottburgh across sugarcane fields, coastal forest and ocean views, with 19 km, 12 km and 6 km course options.
A weekend of trail running, mountain biking and a guided full moon walk at Platrand Lodge with wildlife viewing, food stalls, live entertainment and prize giving.
Loop-based trail event in the Virginia Bush where participants run repeated 5 km laps within an eight hour limit, with class distances from 5 km to 50 km and an event village.
September 2026
Coast to coast urban endurance hike across Durban of about 32 km, featuring beaches, promenades, a harbour tunnel, and return transport to the start included.
Trail runs at Hilton College offering 20 km, 12 km and 7 km routes through Midlands scenery, river valley views and wildlife in a private game reserve.
Mont-Aux Sources Ultra Trail returns to Royal Natal National Park from 11 to 13 September 2026 with 50 km and 21 km mountain routes plus a short 6 km prologue, featuring trails around Tugela Falls and the Amphitheatre.
Outdoor multisport event on 12 September 2026 at Bloemveld Dam, Vryheid offering trail runs, mountain-bike courses and a fun walk and ride.
Trail races through Bisley Nature Reserve near Pietermaritzburg featuring jeep track and singletrack, multiple distances, and frequent wildlife and birdlife sightings.
Trail run in Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve with 5 km and technical 12 km options, cupless water tables, and funds raised for reserve conservation.
Coastal loop races from Grumpy's Beach Bar through Mdlotane Estuary and coastal forests, offered over 18 km, 11 km and 5 km with on-course aid stations.
October 2026
Trail races at La Petite France near Howick with looped courses of 18.9 km, 10 km and 5 km through dairy and avocado farms with views of Albert Falls Dam.
A weekend trail-running village at Glencairn Farm near Underberg offering two multi-day races, camping packages, meals, medical support and post-run activities.
Trail running event in Luneburg KwaZulu-Natal with 65 km, 23 km, 10 km and 5 km routes around the Ncaga/Ngaca mountain and race village at Lüneburg Congregation.
Trail running on a purpose-built network near Pietermaritzburg with 5 km, 10 km and 18 km loop courses through plantations, forest and a scenic ridgeline.
Lagoon side trail run at The Hatchery near KwaGingindlovu featuring boat crossings into Amatikulu Nature Reserve and loop courses of 25 km, 15 km, and 5 km.
A multi-distance trail festival at WESSA uMngeni Nature Reserve celebrating WESSA's 100 year conservation legacy across varied escarpment and valley terrain.