Trail Running Calendar South Africa 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in South Africa for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 160 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in South Africa below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A 24-hour lap endurance event at Woodland Hills offering MTB and 4 km trail run laps, solo or three-person relay, limited entries and on-site camping.
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.
Timed Scatter Run orienteering at Rosemary Hill, Pretoria East with 60, 90 and 150 minute courses for individuals or teams to collect checkpoints.
Trail running at Entle Private Game Farm on 30 August 2026 with 8km, 12km and 20km routes across single track, climbs and river crossings.
A public fundraising run at Three Valleys on 30 August 2026 with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes to support rescued predators.
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.
Gravel bike routes from 28 km to 125 km, plus 12 km and 5 km trail runs and a toddler 2 km at Leeuwenboschfontein on 5 September 2026.
A multi-distance trail event in Clarens that supports the Clarens Nature Reserve, includes private farm trails, mandatory gear on longer routes and a conservation permit.
Multi-distance mountain bike and trail running event at Ruby River Resort in Groblersdal with medals, water points and live timing.
Trail run through Overberg farm roads at Eikebos campground near Caledon, featuring 18 km, 12 km and 5 km distances with canola fields in bloom.
A gravel, MTB and trail event at Die Krip Guest Farm near Magaliesburg offering multiple distances, GPX downloads and inclusion in the Stellantis Adventure Series.
Trail run or hike at Vergenoeg Nature Reserve on 5 September 2026, with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options and a portion of entries supporting Vulpro.
Tsitsikamma MTB & Trail Run is a September 2026 event featuring multiple MTB and trail run distances along the Tsitsikamma coast and forest.
A charity trail run at Buffelsvley Guest Farm on 5 Sept 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km routes, finisher medals, with proceeds to CMR Limpopo.
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.
Trail runs at Windmeul Kelder in Paarl combine farm routes with the Waterblommetjie Festival, local market stalls and a waterblommetjies and wine pairing session.