Wilderness

Trail Running Calendar near Wilderness 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Wilderness for 2026-2027! We've gathered 6 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

August 2026

SOX Trail Run

Trail Run 12 km 13 km ... 16 km 25 km

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.

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.

September 2026

Madibaz George Forest Run

Saasveld | 6 km from Wilderness

Trail Run Walk 5 km 10 km Half Marathon

Forest road and trail runs at Nelson Mandela University George Campus with 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km options, on-course water, distance markers and age-category prizes.

Forest road and trail runs at Nelson Mandela University George Campus with 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km options, on-course water, distance markers and age-category prizes.

October 2026

Montagu Pass Run

Herold | 20 km from Wilderness

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 17 km

A fundraising run at Herold Primary School with 5 km, 10 km and 17 km course options; the event was postponed due to trail damage.

A fundraising run at Herold Primary School with 5 km, 10 km and 17 km course options; the event was postponed due to trail damage.

November 2026

Run The Farm - Herold

Herold | 20 km from Wilderness

Trail Run Backyard Ultra Walk 5 km

A 12-hour trail endurance event at Herold Wines on a 5 km loop where individuals and teams accumulate laps; a separate fun run offers one lap and allows dogs on leashes.

A 12-hour trail endurance event at Herold Wines on a 5 km loop where individuals and teams accumulate laps; a separate fun run offers one lap and allows dogs on leashes.

Bergplaas Challenge

Trail Run Walk 6 km 10 km

MTB and trail running at Libertas Guest Farm in Wilderness on 28 November 2026 with MTB distances to 70 km and 7 km and 10 km trail runs.

MTB and trail running at Libertas Guest Farm in Wilderness on 28 November 2026 with MTB distances to 70 km and 7 km and 10 km trail runs.

May 2027

Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB

George | 8 km from Wilderness

Trail Run 12 km 25 km ... 100 km 168 km

A trail running festival in George South Africa with races from 11.9 km to 168 km through the Outeniqua Mountains and coastal to Karoo views.

A trail running festival in George South Africa with races from 11.9 km to 168 km through the Outeniqua Mountains and coastal to Karoo views.