TRAIL

TIME TO SHINE

JULY

Thu 22 – Sun 25 July EC

Wild Coast Adventure. 37km/36km/34km. Spectacular multi-day running tour along the Wild Coast: unspoiled beaches, across river mouths and over headlands with amazing views. Max group size 10. 7am. R8,995. therunningcompany.co.za

Sat 24 July WC

Beetyourbest Trail Run Challenge #1. 8km. Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, Stellenbosch. The first of two separate events. Routes for both will differ, to highlight Blaauwklippen Wine Estate’s most iconic trails. Start 8:30am. R150. entryninja.com

Sun 25 July EC

Royalston Trail Run. 5km, 10km, 16km. Royalston Coastal Wildlife Estate. Test yourself in this beautiful wildlife area. Start 7:30am. R130/R160/R220. bigosports.co.za

Sun 25 July GP

Prestige Trail Run Series #3. 5km, 10km, 15km, 21km. Windy Brow. Socially distanced marked trails. Book your start time in advance. Start 9am. R110-R210. entryninja.com

Sat 31 July WC

Merrell Whale of Trail. 35km, 53km. De Hoop Nature Reserve. Iconic five day Whale Trail hiking route with 1,900m ascent, fynbos, technical rocky ridgelines, sandy beach, in one day. R3,900. whaleoftrail.co.za

Sat 31 July KZN

Ingeli Mountain Marathon. 5km, 10km, 20km, 40km. Ingeli Forest Resort. Forest singletrack, mountain paths, jeep track, waterfalls, streams, amazing views! Part of Mountain Marathon Series. Start 5:30am. kzntrailrunning.co.za

Sat 31 July KZN

The Terra Firma Trail Run #5. 5km, 10km, 18km. North Coast. Scenic trails and views at secret venue to be announced. Start 7am. R110/R150/R180. waterra.co.za

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