Fairview Goat Run 2026 promises fun and fitness for a good cause.

Wine lovers and nature enthusiasts can look forward to the 2026 edition of the much-loved Fairview Goat Run and charity event taking place at Fairview Wine Estate on 10 October 2026.

This annual event caters for participants of all ages and fitness levels and offers a 28km, 15km, 8km and 5km trail run or hike along the beautiful and iconic Paarl Mountain, along with a 5km fun walk. 

Daniel & Friends - Push forward 5Km R150 (the person pushing the wheelchair or "buggy" do not have to pay or enter) 

Date: 10 October 2026                                    

Distances

28km (7h30); 15km (8h00); 8km (8h15); 5km run (8h30); 5km fun walk (8h45); And a special class called Daniel & Friends - Push forward 5km this class caters for disabled children and adults and includes a T-shirt for the disabled participant. 

Entry fees: 

28km – R700; 15km – R450; 8km - R300; 5km run  –R250; 5km fun walk – R200 (kids up to the age of 8 will walk free of charge but will not receive a goodie bag) - Daniel & Friends - Push forward 5Km R150 (this includes goody bags and t-shirt, the person pushing the wheelchair or "buggy" do not have to pay or enter) 

Start/finish:

 Fairview Wine Estate, Paarl

Collection details:

• Thursday 08 October 2026 - Cape Union Mart Adventure Centre (Canal Walk) - 13h00 - 19h00
• Friday 09 October 2026 - Fairview Wine & Cheese, Paarl - 16h00 - 18h00
• Saturday 10 October 2026 - Fairview Wine & Cheese, Paarl - from 6h00 until races start

Beneficiaries: 

Drakenstein Hospice; Daniel and Friend's Fund, Jurie du Toit Autism Centre and Ladles of Love. 

The Goat Run is committed to donating most of the income to charities in desperate need of financial assistance. Rest assured that your entry fee will contribute to this. AND, you still get the BEST goodie bag ever!

“Trail runners can expect a real treat of a route, climbing out from vineyards onto the fynbos vegetation slopes and upper areas of the Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve. The event caters for all levels of runner, but for the more adventurous “goat runners”, the challenging 15km and 28km options include summiting the striking Paarl Rock.

There will also be a special category, called Daniel and Friends, for other-abled participants of all ages to enjoy a wheelchair-friendly and equally beautiful route on the day. This 5km category includes entry for someone pushing a wheelchair or “buggy”, as well as entry for the other-abled participant. 

Prices range between R700 and R250, while the Daniel and Friends category is R150. Participants will receive a goodie bag and T-shirt and Kids up to the age of 8 years walk for free but will not receive a goodie bag.

Spectators and participants can look forward to a number of treats on the day, including music and adorable goat kids, and as always can head to Fairview or the nearby Spice Route for goods that range from wine, cheese and patisserie delicacies to chocolate, biltong and beer. 

All sorts of food and drink, including Goats do Roam and Fairview wines and locally brewed beer, will be on offer. The prize giving includes plenty of spot prizes.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU INPUT YOUR T-SHIRT SIZES!

5 km Route

8 km Route

15 km Route

28 km Route