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!
September 2026
Heritage Day runs and walks at Dornier Wines in Stellenbosch raising funds for children’s charities, with 5km, 10km, 20km and team relay options.
Multi day trail run near Boggoms Bay with two and three day options, daily coastal stages, village accommodation and meal packages.
A 5 km run or walk through the vineyards of Tenuta GioMaLi in Knysna with a goody bag, return taxi and proceeds supporting local charities.
Trail event near Lady Grey offering 5km, 10km, 24km and 50km races with local food, Friday welcome and no course waterpoints on 26 September 2026.
Coastal trail run in Stilbaai with 16 km and 5 km routes, cash prizes for male and female categories and a community finish at Jagersbosch Community Care Centre.
A 5 km trail obstacle course at Kleine Hopefield on 26 September 2026 offering Elite timed competition and a noncompetitive Fun category, with team entry options.
A coastal trail event near Strandfontein with 21 km, 10 km and a 2 km kids run. Run West is a non profit focused on environmental awareness, community upliftment and education through NEST.
Trail routes from Waterford Estate in Stellenbosch follow the Blouklip River and vineyards, offering 8 km, 15 km and 24 km options with aid stations and compulsory kit on longer routes.
Trail runs and an e-bike ride around Ossewakop in Wakkerstroom on 26 Sep 2026, with multiple distances, water points and technical terrain.
Coastal trail runs of 35 km, 20 km, 10 km and 5 km from Morgan Bay Hotel on the Wild Coast, with medals, medical support and proceeds for local projects.
October 2026
A three day all inclusive trail running and walking experience in the Tulbagh Valley with glamping or guesthouse accommodation and local food and drinks included.
Hout Bay Twin Peaks on 3 October 2026 features 42 km, 30 km and 16 km trail routes from Dunes Restaurant that visit Noordhoek Peak and Karbonkelberg.
Two days of MTB and trail running at Karoo62Escapes near Zoar on 3–4 October 2026, with routes to 85 km, fun runs, race village and on-site accommodation.
A roughly 10 km trail run from Old Harbour to New Harbour and back along the Hermanus Cliff Path, finishing at Gearing's Point. Cash prizes, goodie bags, medals for all finishers, and whale sighting opportunities.
Two-day gravel, mountain bike and trail running event in Magaliesburg on 3 October and 4 October 2026, part of the Stellantis Adventure Series with prize money and schools stages.
MTB and trail running event in Deben Northern Cape offering 5 km and 10 km runs plus 25 km and 50 km MTB routes on 3 October 2026.
Trail run and festival at Rhebokskloof Estate on 3 October 2026 supporting CANSA, featuring 21km, 10km and 5km options plus a corporate team challenge.
Backyard Ultra at Irene Athletics Club in Centurion on 3 October 2026 with 3, 6 and 12 loop entry classes and listed entry fees.
Run for Your Mind in Polokwane is a free 5 km and 10 km trail event on 3 October 2026 that raises awareness for mental health.
Orienteering scatter run at Hazeldean Valley Trails where individuals or teams collect checkpoints within timed courses of 60, 90 or 150 minutes.