9–18km5.6–11.2mi
2 courses
Botha's Hill Trail Run
Outer West Durban, KwaZulu-Natal · 
South Africa
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Trail running South Africa 2026–2027
105 upcoming races · 9 regions · 13 UTMB® Index
105 upcoming trail races, month by month: dates, distances, elevation and entries. Busiest regions: Western Cape (45), KwaZulu-Natal (18), Gauteng (14).
The big races
- 10’171 m D+33’369 ft D+Longmore Forest Endurance RunLongmore Forest Reserve · 16.12 – 20.12.2026 · up to 322 kmLongmore Forest Reserve · 16.12 – 20.12.2026 · up to 200.1 mi
- 8’294 m D+27’211 ft D+Ultra X South AfricaSouth Africa · 18.10 – 23.10.2027 · up to 330 kmSouth Africa · 18.10 – 23.10.2027 · up to 205.1 mi
- 8’014 m D+26’293 ft D+Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB®George · 28.05 – 30.05.2027 · up to 168 kmGeorge · 28.05 – 30.05.2027 · up to 104.4 mi
- 6’995 m D+22’949 ft D+Ultra-trail Cape TownCape Town · 20.11 – 22.11.2026 · up to 163.4 kmCape Town · 20.11 – 22.11.2026 · up to 101.6 mi
Calendar
November 2026 · 10 races
Sun 15.11.1 race
Fri 20.11.1 race
16–163.4km9.9–101.6mi
6 courses
Ultra-trail Cape Town
Cape Town, Western Cape · South Africa
665–6’995 m D+2’182–22’949 ft D+
GPX
Sat 21.11.2 races
6–21km3.7–13mi
4 courses
Elandskloof Trail Run
Dullstroom, Mpumalanga · South Africa
5–21km3.1–13mi
3 courses
Spekbos Josty Trail Run
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape · South Africa
Sun 22.11.1 race
5–18km3.1–11.2mi
3 courses
Inanda Trail Run
Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
Sat 28.11.2 races
15–25km9.3–15.5mi
2 courses
Oak Valley Xtreme
Oak Valley Estate, Western Cape · South Africa
430–755 m D+1’411–2’477 ft D+
7–10km4.3–6.2mi
2 courses
Bergplaas Challenge
Wilderness, Western Cape · South Africa
204 m D+669 ft D+
Sun 29.11.1 race
5–18km3.1–11.2mi
3 courses
The Magalies Adventure
Magaliesburg, Gauteng · South Africa
December 2026 · 6 races
Fri 04.12.1 race
5–100km3.1–62.1mi
5 courses
The Rock Ultra
Paarl, Western Cape · South Africa
Sat 05.12.2 races
8–25km5–15.5mi
3 courses
Vaal Has Hills
Vaal Marina, Gauteng · South Africa
6km3.7mi
1 course
RHBC Booze Run
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · South Africa
Fri 11.12.1 race
7.8km4.8mi
1 course
Cederberg Backyard Ultra
Clanwilliam, Western Cape · South Africa
430 m D+1’411 ft D+
Sun 13.12.1 race
6–10km3.7–6.2mi
2 courses
Christmas Trail Run - Curry's Post
Lidgetton, KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
Wed 16.12.1 race
7–322km4.3–200.1mi
7 courses
Longmore Forest Endurance Run
Longmore Forest Reserve, Eastern Cape · South Africa
200–10’171 m D+656–33’369 ft D+
January 2027 · 1 race
Sun 03.01.1 race
5–18km3.1–11.2mi
3 courses
Red Men Trail Run
Herold, Western Cape · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
February 2027 · 2 races
Sun 21.02.1 race
5–20km3.1–12.4mi
3 courses
Astron Energy Trail
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · South Africa
Fri 26.02.1 race
15–35km9.3–21.7mi
4 courses
Hermanus Trail Run
Hermanus, Western Cape · South Africa
30–1’500 m D+98–4’921 ft D+
March 2027 · 4 races
Sat 06.03.2 races
75km46.6mi
1 course
Maxi-Race Cape Winelands 75 km
Stellenbosch, Western Cape · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
6.5–42km4–26.1mi
4 courses
Misty Ridge Trail Run
Mashishing, Mpumalanga · South Africa
Sat 20.03.1 race
10–100km6.2–62.1mi
5 courses
Magoebas Ultra
Magoebaskloof, Limpopo · South Africa
400–3’400 m D+1’312–11’155 ft D+
Thu 25.03.1 race
21.2–161.2km13.2–100.2mi
4 courses
Addo Elephant Trail Run
Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape · South Africa
921–5’355 m D+3’022–17’569 ft D+
April 2027 · 8 races
Sat 03.04.1 race
14–100km8.7–62.1mi
6 courses
Pass2pass™ Ultra-Trail
Wellington, Western Cape · South Africa
310–4’337 m D+1’017–14’229 ft D+
GPX
Fri 09.04.1 race
12–21.1km7.5–13.1mi
3 courses
Ossewa Trail Run
Harrismith, KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
Sat 10.04.2 races
100km62.1mi
1 course
Kenton 100 km
Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
48.3–160.9km30–100mi
2 courses
Kenton 100 Miler
Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
Fri 23.04.2 races
14–160km8.7–99.4mi
6 courses
Ultra-Trail Drakensberg
Sani Pass, KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
487–6’200 m D+1’598–20’341 ft D+
GPX
100–163km62.1–101.3mi
2 courses
Ultra Trail Drakensberg (UTD 160)
Himeville, KZN, KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
Sat 24.04.1 race
65km40.4mi
1 course
Ultra Trail Drakensberg - Giant’s Cup Uncut (GCU 62)
Himeville, KZN, KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
Sun 25.04.1 race
90km55.9mi
1 course
Merrell Hobbit Journey 90km Trail Run
Hogsback, Eastern Cape · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
May 2027 · 1 race
Fri 28.05.1 race
11.9–168km7.4–104.4mi
6 courses
Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB®
George, Western Cape · South Africa
312–8’014 m D+1’024–26’293 ft D+
GPX
June 2027 · 1 race
Sat 26.06.1 race
169km105mi
5 courses
Kruger2Canyon Challenge
Kampersrus, Limpopo · South Africa
GPX
July 2027 · 3 races
Sat 10.07.1 race
6–35km3.7–21.7mi
5 courses
Bastille Day Trail Run - Franschhoek
Franschhoek, Western Cape · South Africa
Fri 16.07.1 race
10–102km6.2–63.4mi
5 courses
The Cogmans
Montagu, Western Cape · South Africa
446–4’600 m D+1’463–15’092 ft D+
GPX
Sat 24.07.1 race
7–36km4.3–22.4mi
4 courses
Num-Num Trail Challenge
Gemsbokhoek, Mpumalanga · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
August 2027 · 2 races
Fri 06.08.1 race
90km56mi
3 courses
Montagu Trail Festival
Montagu, Western Cape · South Africa
Sat 21.08.1 race
35–53km21.7–32.9mi
2 courses
Whale of Trail
De Hoop Reserve, Western Cape · South Africa
1’200–1’900 m D+3’937–6’234 ft D+
GPX
September 2027 · 30 races
Sat 04.09.1 race
10–50km6.2–31.1mi
5 courses
Titanic Challenge Trail Run
Clarens, Free State · South Africa
465–1’653 m D+1’526–5’423 ft D+
Dates to be confirmedGPX
Thu 23.09.2 races
5–21.1km3.1–13.1mi
4 courses
Red Barn Trail Run/Walk
Olifantsfontein, Gauteng · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
5–21.1km3.1–13.1mi
4 courses
TrailFun Holiday Series
Simonsig, Western Cape · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
Fri 24.09.2 races
16–42km9.9–26.1mi
3 courses
Hout Bay Twin Peaks
Hout Bay, Western Cape · South Africa
900–2’400 m D+2’953–7’874 ft D+
16–160km9.9–99.4mi
5 courses
Karkloof Trail Run
Howick, KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
401–3’749 m D+1’316–12’300 ft D+
Sat 25.09.2 races
5–50km3.1–31.1mi
4 courses
Witteberg Mountain Challenge
Lady Grey, Eastern Cape · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
5–21km3.1–13mi
4 courses
Arc Irene Trail Run/Walk
Olifantsfontein, Gauteng · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
Sun 26.09.1 race
5–35km3.1–21.7mi
4 courses
Dolphin Spotter Trail
Morgan Bay, Eastern Cape · South Africa
Dates to be confirmedGPX
October 2027 · 35 races
Thu 07.10.2 races
50–160.9km31.1–100mi
4 courses
Cederberg Traverse
Cederberg, Western Cape · South Africa
1’900–6’500 m D+6’234–21’325 ft D+
21–160.9km13–100mi
7 courses
Cederberg Traverse
Cederberg, Western Cape · South Africa
1’800–6’632 m D+5’906–21’759 ft D+
Sat 09.10.2 races
23–65km14.3–40.4mi
2 courses
Lüneburg Trail Run
Luneburg, KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
860–2’400 m D+2’822–7’874 ft D+
Dates to be confirmed
5–45km3.1–28mi
5 courses
Koranna Mountain Ultra
Hlohlolwane, Free State · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
Fri 15.10.1 race
6–73km3.7–45.4mi
4 courses
Black Mountain Ultra
Swartberg Mountains, Klein Karoo, Western Cape · South Africa
168–2’983 m D+551–9’787 ft D+
Mon 18.10.1 race
330km205.1mi
1 course
Ultra X South Africa
South Africa, Western Cape · South Africa
8’294 m D+27’211 ft D+
GPX
Sat 23.10.2 races
10–42km6.2–26.1mi
4 courses
Cape Cobra Trail Marathon
Cape Town, Western Cape · South Africa
411–2’200 m D+1’348–7’218 ft D+
GPX
6–100km3.7–62.1mi
7 courses
WESSA Ultra Trail Festival
Howick, KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
November 2027 · 2 races
Sun 07.11.2 races
2–21.1km1.2–13.1mi
5 courses
Ryobi Family Fun Trail Run/Walk
Olifantsfontein, Gauteng · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed
6–21.1km3.7–13.1mi
3 courses
Balgowan Trail Run
Lidgetton, KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
Dates to be confirmed