There are 146 trail running events open for entry in South Africa on Entry Ninja right now. The 24 starting soonest are listed below. The next one is Forest Fungi on 7 August 2026 at Garden Route Dam, Midlands Province.
Distances run from 0.1km to 170km, so there is something here whether you are starting out or chasing a long one. Entry fees start at R26 and go up to R46,000 depending on the distance and what is included. Some events also have free categories, usually kids' races or fun runs. August is the busiest month, with 48 events on the calendar.
Most of these are in Western Cape, Gauteng and Eastern Cape. Every entry is handled through Entry Ninja, so your details carry over between events and you can manage or transfer an entry from one account. Prices and availability below are live — popular events close once their batches fill.