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 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.
A community fun run at Silvermine Academy with 5 km and 10 km trail routes, proceeds supporting the school bursary fund.
A family‑friendly farm event near Klerksdorp offering walking, running and cycling across multiple distances and age categories with registration via Entry Ninja.
A 6.8 km trail at Ayama Slent Farm with vineyard tastings every kilometre, an entry fee of R300, 300 places and medals for all finishers.
A multisport festival at President Steyn Combined School with trail runs and MTB/gravel rides, festival access, medals, water points and family-friendly activities on 24 October 2026.
Trail run and walk at ARC Irene in Centurion offering multiple distances from 3 km to 21 km, on-course water, finisher medals and venue amenities.
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.
A family friendly silent disco trail at Westown Trails, Shongweni with wireless headphones provided; pre-entry only, adult and child ticket prices apply.
Trail run at Gaggle Inn in Kroonstad offering 7.3 km or 14.6 km double loop, 162 m elevation gain, medals and finish-line refreshments.
Trail runs through Van Stadens Flower Reserve on 25 October 2026 with 5km and 15km options, festival activities, and specified age categories.
A road and trail run/walk at Klapperkop Nature Reserve offering 2 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km distances with marked routes, water tables and finisher medals.
Community cycling, walking and running event at MTO Trails Knysna with 5 km, 10 km, 11 km and 21 km options and an entry fee of R50.