Trail Running Calendar South Africa 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in South Africa for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 115 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in South Africa 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 running event at Hazeldean Valley Trails near Silver Lakes in Pretoria, offering 5 km, 10 km, 15 km and a 5 km dogs-on-a-leash category.
A multi-distance trail run and walk at Irene River Estate Grounds in Centurion with marked routes, water tables, finisher medals and pet friendly venue.
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.
A night trail run in Happy Valley on 15 October 2026 offering ~4 km and 8 km technical single-track routes; walkers and leashed pets are welcome.
Trail running event in Harrismith offering 30 km (pre-entry, compulsory kit), 15 km and 10 km races at Harrismith Primary School sports fields.
An obstacle course race near Oudtshoorn on 17 October 2026 offering multiple age categories and distances, part of the OFSA National Series and supporting local charities.
A family-friendly 5 km colour fun run at Thaba Eco Trails on 17 October 2026 that raises funds to sponsor mammograms and includes colour stations, entertainment, food stalls and a raffle.
A complimentary trail event at Mitre's Edge offering Relaxed Run or mass-start race formats across multiple distances, free for qualifying Series entrants and HERO members.
A road running event in Orania with 21.1 km and 10 km on dirt roads, held at Banket Hall and run under AGW, ASA and WA rules.
Trail run and walk event at ARC Irene offering multiple marked distances, water tables, a finisher medal and a medal-donation option for an animal shelter.
A morning social trail run at Jonkershoek Nature Reserve supporting Grassroot Soccer, with a one-hour route, sunglasses trials, a goodie bag, coffee and a lucky draw.
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.
A charity 5 km spring trail run at Huddle Park, Johannesburg with proceeds to the Dacosbro Foundation, pet-friendly routes, water point and prizes.
Trail run and walk at The Big Red Barn Trails with multiple distances, pet friendly venue amenities, water tables and optional medal donation for an animal shelter fundraiser.
Orienteering at Helderberg Farm near Somerset West with three mapped courses, farm access, and a boerewors roll included; pre-entry required by 15 Oct.
Experience a 330 km six stage ultra marathon through the remote mountains and wild valleys of the South African Cederberg wilderness.
Don your best costume and bring a torch for a spooky night run at Prison Break Market featuring 3km, 5km, and 10km routes for the whole family.
Trail festival at WESSA uMngeni Nature Reserve offering multiple loop races through escarpments, forests and valleys with detailed kit and aid station requirements.