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!
November 2026
Trail running in Paarl with 21 km, 10 km and 5 km options, combined with festival passes and a beverage included.
A 12-hour trail endurance event at Herold Wines on a 5 km loop where individuals and teams accumulate laps; a separate fun run offers one lap and allows dogs on leashes.
Trail races of 5 km, 12 km and 17 km at Sunridge Valley near Gqeberha with entries opening 1 January 2026; the event is dog friendly and refunds are not allowed.
Trail running and walking at Hedianga Farm in Pretoria with 2 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options on technical trails and water tables on course.
A multi-day gravel, MTB and trail running weekend in the Natal Midlands with routes from 5 km to 125 km, an event village, communal meals and prize money.
Trail running at Omdraai Guest Farm near Ficksburg with 5 km, 8 km and 15 km routes, marked courses, water points and a post-run burger and drink.
Trail run in Botha's Hill with loop courses of 18 km, 9 km and 7 km and a race village at Infinite Adventures.
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.
Trail running event in Lategansvlei, Oudtshoorn with 21 km, 14 km and 5 km options; proceeds support the Lategansvlei community.
Trail runs at Elandskloof Trout Farm near Dullstroom offering 6, 10, 15 and 21 km routes, on-course waterpoints, finisher medals and cash prizes.
Trail running at Jason's Hill winery on 21 November 2026 with timed 17 km, 10 km, 5 km and kid-friendly 3 km options plus on-site wine and vendors.
Trail routes around Inanda Dam on 22 November 2026 offering 18 km, 12 km and 5 km loop courses while supporting the Inanda Trail Running Club.
MTB and trail running at Libertas Guest Farm in Wilderness on 28 November 2026 with MTB distances to 70 km and 7 km and 10 km trail runs.
An outdoor obstacle course at Cape Joy, Klapmuts offering 5 km and 10 km routes with Elite and Fun categories, on-site support, vendors, and team entries.
Oak Valley Xtreme is a trail run at Oak Valley Estate on 28 November 2026 featuring flowing single track, steep climbs and views of the Groenland mountains. Distances are 15 km, 25 km and 55 km and routes have GPX files and sustainability features.
December 2026
A mountain trail running event on Paarl Mountain with routes from 5 km to an overnight 100 km ultra, centered at the Afrikaans Language Monument.
Trail running in Franschhoek with 6 km, 10 km, 15 km and 25 km routes, marked courses, water tables, GPX files and finisher medals.
Multi-distance running event on 5 Dec 2026 at Die Klipskuur, Vaal Marina offering 25 km, 13 km and 7.5 km classes with listed fees.
A 6km trail run through Settlers Park with eight Booze Points and an entry fee of R350. Participants must be 18 or older; pre-entries are limited, late entries are not accepted and refunds are not offered.
Trail running at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate with 5 km and 10 km routes, timed results, water stations, medals, medical support, and post-run food and entertainment.