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!
November 2026
Experience the scenic beauty of the Eastern Free State with 5km, 8km, and 15km trail runs at the Omdraai Guest Farm during the annual Cherry Festival.
A multi-distance running festival on 14 November 2026 that includes marathon, half marathon, trail and gravel races through the southern Maloti Drakensberg World Heritage Site.
Multi-distance road running event at Fumani Game Lodge with distances from 10 km to 73.3 km and GPX-mapped routes; the marathon is a Comrades qualifier.
A loop trail event at Infinite Adventures, Botha's Hill, offering 18 km, 9 km, and 7 km courses through valleys and ridgelines with views over the Valley of a Thousand Hills.
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.
A community fundraiser trail event at Lategansvlei offering 21 km, 14 km and 5 km routes with prize money and routes open only on race day.
Trail running at Elandskloof Trout Farm near Dullstroom with 6, 10, 15 and 21 km options, on-course waterpoints, medals and accommodation at the venue.
A trail running event at Jason's Hill Winery with multiple distances including kids categories, timed entries by BoutTime, on-farm routes, waterpoints and finisher medals.
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 community-focused trail race at eNanda Adventure Park beside Inanda Dam with looped 18 km, 12 km and 5 km courses and on-course aid stations.
A night single-trail run at 7 Dams on 7 November 2025 with approx. 4 km and 7.6 km routes; walkers and leashed pets welcome.
Outdoor obstacle race at Cape Joy near Stellenbosch with 5 km and 10 km options, Elite and Fun categories, on-site medical support and event facilities.
Trail run on Oak Valley Estate with 15 km and 25 km routes on single track, strong climbs, views of the Groenland mountains, GPX routes and sustainability focus.
Looped running event at Forest Hills Sports club with a 24-lap survival challenge, a 3.2 km family lap, and a beer mile for solo or team entries.
A mixed MTB, e‑bike and trail run event in Koue Bokkeveld with multiple distances, water points, finisher medals and prizes for top finishers.
A pre-entry silent disco trail at Westown Trails on 28 November where wireless headphones are provided for jogging, walking and boogie; tickets Adults R120 Kids R75.
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.
Final leg of the 2026 Stellantis Adventure Series at Galloway Gardens with gravel/MTB and trail distances, series prize money and festival amenities at the Black Horse Brewery market.