Western Cape
Trail Running Calendar Western Cape 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in province Western Cape for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 66 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in province Western Cape below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
Three days of trail running in the Garden Route with mountain, forest and coastal stages, based at Fairy Knowe Hotel in Wilderness on 7 to 9 August 2026.
Mountain bike, E Bike, trail run and fun walk around Prince Albert with routes through Karoo country and views of the Swartberg Mountains.
A 16 km linear coastal trail from De Hoek, Noordhoek Beach to Camel Rock Restaurant in Scarborough; runners must carry their own hydration and required safety kit.
Trail runs at Sandringham Farm with 5 km and 10 km routes through blue-gum forest, dams and a guava orchard, plus prizes and on-site food.
A two-day Women's Day trail run at Middelvlei Wine Estate offering 5, 10, 15 and 21 km routes with marked trails, support, an oversized medal and event socks.
Trail event at Fairview Wine & Cheese on 10 August 2026 with timed 17, 10, 5 and 3 km family friendly distances, Paarl Trails fee and finisher medals.
Trail of interest in De Hoop Reserve offering a 53 km ultra, a 35 km run and a two day Whale Journey with notable Southern Right Whale presence.
Trail runs of 6 km, 13 km and 21 km around Greyton with on-course aid, post-race craft beer and proceeds to the Greyton House Bursary Fund.
Trail runs at Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve on 16th August through restored succulent Karoo with wildlife and three distance options.
Run The Vines RTV 2026 #9 at Kloovenburg Wine and Olive Estate on 22 August 2026 offers 17 km, 10 km, 5 km and family 3 km options with on-farm trail routes.
Trail event at Elgin Grabouw Country Club supporting I Love Boobies with 21 km, 12 km and 6 km options, medals, goodie bags and prize money.
Trail run at Fair Cape Farm near Durbanville on 29 August 2026 with 5 km, 10 km and 18 km options supporting the Fair Cape Cares Foundation.
Trail running event in Darling on 29 August 2026 offering 7 km, 15 km and 25 km routes through farmland and vineyards with on-course hydration.
An obstacle course run near Klapmuts offering 5 km and 10 km trail courses with Elite and Fun categories, on-site medical support, food vendors and team entries.
An 18-hour backyard-style ultra at Kruistementvlei Farm where one lap starts each hour and a drawn playing card decides the distance. Runners face changing hourly distances, onsite camping, basic first aid, and awards for completing all 18 hours.
Multiple MTB and trail-run distances plus a 5 km fun run through vineyards and olive groves around Riebeeck Kasteel.
Trail races at African Game Lodge in Montagu offering 5.7, 11.8 and 17.8 km routes through karoo terrain with wildlife and staffed water stations.
September 2026
Three-day stage race in the Cederberg, Western Cape with daily trail stages, meals and stocked aid stations and accommodation options at Kromrivier.
Trail running event at The Lawns at the Roundhouse in Camps Bay on 5 September 2026 with 40 km, 27 km and 15 km routes around Table Mountain.