Trail running races in South Africa
Find trail running races in South Africa. Compare 2 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 100K races, 10K races, 25K races and 5K races.
Events to explore include Chrysalis Academy Trail Run and Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB.
2 listed events · 2 with upcoming dates
Upcoming trail running races
2 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 ↗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.
No separate archived race guides are listed for this selection yet.
View full race archive (0) →Choosing a race in South Africa
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Cape Town (1), George (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 South Africa
Which trail running races are coming up in South Africa?
Chrysalis Academy Trail Run is listed for 31 October 2026. Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB is listed for 28 May 2027. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in South Africa?
Look for 100K races, 10K races, 25K races and 5K races 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 South 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.