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Trail running races in Africa
Compare trail running races across Africa and choose where to compete next. Compare 7 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 5K races, 10K races, 100K races, 25K races and marathons.
Events to explore include Chrysalis Academy Trail Run, Trail de Rodrigues and Colgate Trail.
Narrow your search to Mauritius, Algeria and South Africa.
8 listed events · 7 with upcoming dates
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7 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Chrysalis Academy Trail Run
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Chrysalis Academy Trail Run in Cape Town, South Africa.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Trail de Rodrigues
MRIRodrigues
Trail de Rodrigues: running in Rodrigues, Mauritius.
· 16K / 26K / 52K / 75K / 7K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Colgate Trail
MRIPetit Raffray
Colgate Trail: running in Petit Raffray, Mauritius.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Bois Cheri Saint Aubin Trail
MRIBois Cheri
Bois Cheri Saint Aubin Trail: running in Bois Cheri, Mauritius.
· 16K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Trail Chrea
ALGChrea, Blida
Trail Chrea in Blida.
· 40K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Tassili N'Ajjer Marathon
ALGDjanet, Illizi
Tassili N'Ajjer Marathon in Djanet.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB
RSAGeorge
Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Event.
· 168K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Moris Ride Run Trail
MRICascavelle
Moris Ride Run Trail: running in Cascavelle, Mauritius.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Africa
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Bois Cheri (1), Cape Town (1), Chrea (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about trail running races in Africa
Which trail running races are coming up in Africa?
Chrysalis Academy Trail Run is listed for 31 October 2026. Trail de Rodrigues is listed for 8 November 2026 (entry closed). Colgate Trail is listed for 15 November 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Africa?
Look for 5K races, 10K races, 100K races, 25K races and marathons in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Africa?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.