Trail Running Calendar South Africa 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in South Africa for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 166 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in South Africa below and join the trail community at these great events!
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.
Loop trail races up Table Mountain above Pietermaritzburg with 17 km, 12 km and 7 km routes across rugged single track and cattle paths.
An unconventional backyard ultra at Jamaka Organic Farm where runners repeat a 7.8 km loop with 430 m of ascent every 90 minutes for 22.5 hours. Camping and race support are provided and a portion of fees supports Sustainable Ceder.
An outdoor obstacle course and trail run at Middelwater Farm near Bloemfontein featuring open-entry 5 km events and a kids race for ages 6 and up.
Trail loop races at Ground Cover Leather Co. in Curry's Post on 13 December 2026 with 10 km, 6 km and a 3 km Santa Dash through grassland and forest.
Multi-discipline outdoor event at Hazeldean Valley Trails offering trail runs, mountain biking and horse classes over distances from 5 to 60 km with on-course waterpoints and finishers' medals.
Trail runs from 6 km to 21 km plus a kids run/swim/run at Kurland Estate, with proceeds supporting children with disabilities through the Sabrina Love Foundation.
February 2027
Astron Energy Trail takes place in Baakens Valley on 21 February 2027 with 5 km, 15 km and 20 km options, specified entry fees, age categories and substitution rules. The event is dog friendly and encourages wearing orange.
Two-day trail event in Hermanus featuring Fernkloof trails and a Walker Bay beach run, with multiple distances and compulsory kit requirements.
March 2027
Trail races of 6.5 km, 10 km, 21 km and 42 km on Long Tom Pass near Lydenburg with aid stations, mandatory kit and on-site camping.
Multi-distance trail running in Magoebaskloof near Tzaneen, offering 100, 60, 45, 28 and 10 km routes through forest and mountain terrain.
Multi-distance trail event in Addo Elephant National Park from 25 to 28 March 2027 featuring 21 km, 50 km, 50 mile and 100 mile routes through remote wilderness.
April 2027
Trail running at Doolhof Wine Estate, Bain's Kloof Pass, with races from 14 km to 100 km plus live timing, aid stations and a race village.
A weekend trail running event at Dwarsvlei Farm with night and day runs, on-site tent accommodation, meals and evening entertainment in the Karoo.
Two day trail run in Harrismith with 12 or 21 km on day one and 14 km on day two, plus camping, food, craft beer and fireside music.
Trail festival in the Southern Drakensberg with multiple races including a 100 km event and a Race Village at Glencairn Farm, held April 23 to 25, 2027.