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Trail 5k races in Africa
Compare trail 5k races across Africa and choose where to compete next. Compare 3 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include Chrysalis Academy Trail Run, Colgate Trail and Bois Cheri Saint Aubin Trail.
Narrow your search to Mauritius and South Africa.
4 listed events · 3 with upcoming dates
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Upcoming 5k races
3 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.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Colgate Trail
MRIPetit Raffray
Colgate Trail: running in Petit Raffray, Mauritius.
· 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.
· 5K
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), Petit Raffray (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about 5k races in Africa
Which trail 5k races are coming up in Africa?
Chrysalis Academy Trail Run is listed for 31 October 2026. Colgate Trail is listed for 15 November 2026. Bois Cheri Saint Aubin Trail is listed for 12 December 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
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.