Cape Town
Trail Running Calendar near Cape Town 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Cape Town for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A literary fun run at Dornier wine estate where runners and walkers use unique Afrikaans WAT words as race identifiers across 10 km, 5 km and a 100 m sprint.
Orienteering at Helderberg Farm near Somerset West with three mapped courses, farm access, and a boerewors roll included; pre-entry required by 15 Oct.
A non-competitive 5 km silent disco run through Bloemendal vineyards with glowing headphones, multiple pace groups, a kiddies 200 m dash, and an after-run Silent Disco.
Trail trail run through Bottelary Hills vineyards and Renosterveld with distances from 7 km to 36 km, relaxed and race start options, socks and finisher medal included.
November 2026
Trail running event at Avontuur near Somerset West offering 5 km and 10 km routes, on-course water and timing, medals, medical support, and a post-run food and entertainment area.
Timed trail event at Huis Horison in Stellenbosch offering 10 km, 5 km and a 3 km family trail with evening registration and on-site market stalls.
Mountain trail races around Cape Town from 16 km to 100 miles featuring technical routes across Table Mountain National Park and a 7 516 m vertical gain on the 100 mile course.
Join the final Spring Series trail run at Blaauwklippen Wine Estate featuring distances from 5 km to 21 km and unique collectible puzzle medals.
A 6 km off-road run at Neethlingshof with five wine-tasting stops, a bottle of wine included, on-site food and entertainment, and prizes for best dressed.
A 5 km uphill vertical kilometer at Eden Forest with about 1000 m ascent, self-sufficient entry requirements, compulsory gear, and a two-hour uphill cutoff.
A morning trail run at Morgenhof Wine Estate featuring scenic singletrack, two race distances and optional chip timing with medals and on-route refreshments.
December 2026
Experience the scenic trails of Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate with 5km and 10km routes featuring professional timing and a vibrant post run atmosphere in the Western Cape.
Test your speed at Klein Joostenberg Farm with a 3km obstacle course race or a high intensity 100m sprint through various physical challenges.
June 2027
September 2027