Trail Running Events in Eastern Cape

There are 20 trail running events open for entry in Eastern Cape on Entry Ninja right now. The next one is Formosa on 12 September 2026 at Formosa Peak Start, Eastern Cape.

Distances run from 5km to 77km, so there is something here whether you are starting out or chasing a long one. Entry fees start at R50 and go up to R21,900 depending on the distance and what is included. Some events also have free categories, usually kids' races or fun runs. September is the busiest month, with 7 events on the calendar.

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 — batches in Eastern Cape often close early.

Events open
20
Entries from
R50
Distances up to
77km
Busiest month
September

Formosa

Saturday 12 September 2026
Formosa Peak Start, Eastern Cape
8km
From R250
Formosa Peak
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Tour De Noorsdoring

Saturday 12 September 2026
Jansenville Skougronde, Eastern Cape
5 - 77km
From R50
Tour De Noorsdoring in Jansenville, a unique event celebrating the natural beauty of the Eastern Cape
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Hayterdale Classic 2026

Saturday 12 September 2026
Hayterdale Trails, Eastern Cape
6 - 40km
From R50
Hayterdale Classic MTB Race & Trail Run - 12 & 13 September 2026
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Green Flag Trail Run 2026

Sunday 20 September 2026
Van Stadens Flower Reserve, Eastern Cape
5 - 15km
From R175
#GreenFlagTrail
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BAYETHE ADDO EXPLORE FUN RUN

Thursday 24 September 2026
Travel Addo Farmstall, Eastern Cape
15km
From R200
ADDO EXPLORE FUN RUN
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Witteberg Mountain Challenge

Saturday 26 September 2026
Lady Grey, Country Club, Eastern Cape
5 - 50km
From R150
WMC is built for the wild at heart.
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Dolphin Spotter Trail

Sunday 27 September 2026
Morgan Bay Hotel, Eastern Cape
5 - 35km
From R130
Welcome to The Dolphin Spotter Trail Run/ Walk, proudly presented by The Leverage Corporation
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Komga Cabbage Patch 2026

Saturday 3 October 2026
Komga Show Grounds, Eastern Cape
5 - 15km
From R80
15km / 5km cycle & run through Komga farm district, featuring the perfect mix of a challenge and great fun.
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Inner City Enduro 2026

Saturday 28 November 2026
Baakens Valley, Eastern Cape
From R0
Man vs machine on the streets of Port Elizabeth
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RHBC Booze Run 2026

Saturday 5 December 2026
RHBC, Eastern Cape
6km
From R350
Booze FUN!
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Astron Energy Trail 2027

Sunday 21 February 2027
Fat Tracks Container, Eastern Cape
5 - 20km
From R175
#RunToInspire
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Pondo 4 Day Slackpack 31Mar27

Thursday 1 April 2027
Cremorne River Lodge, Eastern Cape
65km
From R15,990
The exclusive Luxury Slack-Pack hike on the Wild Coast of Pondoland.
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RunTheKaroo

Saturday 3 April 2027
Dwarsvlei Farm, Eastern Cape
14 - 22km
From R3,700
Weekend of trail running in the heart of the Karoo
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Pondo 4 Day Slackpack 15Apr27

Thursday 15 April 2027
Cremorne River Lodge, Eastern Cape
65km
From R15,990
The exclusive Luxury Slack-Pack hike on the Wild Coast of Pondoland.
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Pondo 4 Day Slackpack 20Apr27

Tuesday 20 April 2027
Cremorne River Lodge, Eastern Cape
65km
From R16,400
The exclusive Luxury Slack-Pack hike on the Wild Coast of Pondoland.
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Pondo 4 Day Slackpack 30Apr27

Friday 30 April 2027
Cremorne River Lodge, Eastern Cape
65km
From R15,900
The exclusive Luxury Slack-Pack hike on the Wild Coast of Pondoland.
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Run The Owl Route

Friday 30 April 2027
Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape
33.3km
From R9,950
An exclusive 3-day Running experience in Nieu-Bethesda.
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Pondo 4Day Slackpack 22June27

Tuesday 22 June 2027
Cremorne River Lodge, Eastern Cape
65km
From R15,900
The exclusive Luxury Slack-Pack hike on the Wild Coast of Pondoland.
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Pondo 4Day Slackpack 28June27

Monday 28 June 2027
Cremorne River Lodge, Eastern Cape
65km
From R15,900
The exclusive Luxury Slack-Pack hike on the Wild Coast of Pondoland.
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Pondo 4Day Slackpack 3July27

Saturday 3 July 2027
Cremorne River Lodge, Eastern Cape
65km
From R15,900
The exclusive Luxury Slack-Pack hike on the Wild Coast of Pondoland.
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