Trail Running

The Best Trail Running Trails in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

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  • Hilton College 12.5km

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    near Maloen, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Distance
    7.71mi
    Elevation +
    1352f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofHilton College 12.5km Photo ofHilton College 12.5km Photo ofHilton College 12.5km

    Drop down into the valley and hard climb back out. That said the trail set in the most scenic part of the Umgeni valley.

  • Mountain Splendour Trail Run 17.2km

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    near Dragon Peaks, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    10.80mi
    Elevation +
    1375f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMountain Splendour Trail Run 17.2km Photo ofMountain Splendour Trail Run 17.2km Photo ofMountain Splendour Trail Run 17.2km

    Held annually over mostly private land, but a lovely course in the lower Drakensberg, combined with a few MTB races over the weekend. Well worth the trip.

  • Faulklands 12.5km

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    near Villa Maria, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    7.79mi
    Elevation +
    863f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofFaulklands 12.5km Photo ofFaulklands 12.5km Photo ofFaulklands 12.5km

    A drop down into the Umgeni valley via a small stream with 2 large river crossings. Highly enjoyable trail.

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  • Glencairn Trail Run - Ram Run - Day 2

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    near Manston, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    9.39mi
    Elevation +
    876f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGlencairn Trail Run - Ram Run - Day 2 Photo ofGlencairn Trail Run - Ram Run - Day 2 Photo ofGlencairn Trail Run - Ram Run - Day 2

    The longer of two options for day 2 of the Glencairn Trail Run. Relatively flat route in some lovely country side. A very well organized trail run event set to be an annual event.

  • Glencairn Trail Run - Ram Run - Day 1

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    near Manston, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    12.39mi
    Elevation +
    1181f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGlencairn Trail Run - Ram Run - Day 1 Photo ofGlencairn Trail Run - Ram Run - Day 1 Photo ofGlencairn Trail Run - Ram Run - Day 1

    The longer of two options for day 1 of the Glencairn Trail Run. Not overly technical with minor ascents and descents, with floating bridge as a little something extra. A very well organized trail run event set to be an a...

  • Glencairn Trail Run - Lamb Run Day 2

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    near Manston, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    4.66mi
    Elevation +
    387f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGlencairn Trail Run - Lamb Run Day 2 Photo ofGlencairn Trail Run - Lamb Run Day 2 Photo ofGlencairn Trail Run - Lamb Run Day 2

    The shorter of two options for day 2 of the Glencairn Trail Run. Relatively flat route in some lovely country side. A very well organized trail run event set to be an annual event.

  • Northern Berg Trail Running (14.5km)

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    near Bonjaneni, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    9.17mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofNorthern Berg Trail Running (14.5km)

    Starting and finishing at All Out Adventures, taking in Waterfall Cave, Montusi Mountain lodge, the Run way and the real fun of Secret Pass, The slippery Putterill Weir and the climb back out the valley. All trails re...

  • Inkambo Trail

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    near Bedat, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.38mi
    Elevation +
    1572f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofInkambo Trail Photo ofInkambo Trail Photo ofInkambo Trail

    The inaugural Inkambo trail - loosely based on the tribal trail of the same name, where young men circumnavigate table mountain in traditional dress. A word to describe the route is 'rural' with interconnecting paths....

  • Upper Highway Trail Marathon

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    near Emberton, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Distance
    27.12mi
    Elevation +
    4692f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofUpper Highway Trail Marathon Photo ofUpper Highway Trail Marathon

    The UHTM race connects the following conservancies. Starting in Camp Orchards. Everton Conservancy. Morewood Activities Center. Rail Trail (Kloof Projects and Hillcrest Conservancy). Kloof Conservancy. Kraanzkloof ...

  • Kranskloof Trail Run 2021

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    near Forest Hills, KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    12.76mi
    Elevation +
    3652f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofKranskloof Trail Run 2021 Photo ofKranskloof Trail Run 2021 Photo ofKranskloof Trail Run 2021

    The KZN wildlife's replacement for the 3 Falls Trail Run. Slightly longer than its predecessor and just as tough, but as always a good morning out.

  • Taking in the white house

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    near Winston Park, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    7.25mi
    Elevation +
    1089f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofTaking in the white house Photo ofTaking in the white house Photo ofTaking in the white house

    Circular route in upper Giba valley taking in the sugar cane fire watch tower - add stones to the existing carne route markers as you go past - the trail is faint in places.

  • Phe Zulu 18km (of Hills)

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    near Bothas Hill, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    11.40mi
    Elevation +
    2487f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofPhe Zulu 18km (of Hills) Photo ofPhe Zulu 18km (of Hills) Photo ofPhe Zulu 18km (of Hills)

    The start is at the top of the hill the finish is also at the top of the hill. And there are a lot of hills in between... They don't call it the valley of the 1000 hills for nothing.

  • Cathedral Peak Hotel - MTB Trail

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    near Makhwelela, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    7.04mi
    Elevation +
    938f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofCathedral Peak Hotel - MTB Trail Photo ofCathedral Peak Hotel - MTB Trail Photo ofCathedral Peak Hotel - MTB Trail

    Start and finish at the Cathedral Peak Gold Club - Club House. A open non technical trail that is though open grass land taking in Lake William and views of the Umlambonja River.

  • Catheral Peak Hotel - 5km Trail Run Loop

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    near Makhwelela, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Distance
    3.57mi
    Elevation +
    495f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofCatheral Peak Hotel - 5km Trail Run Loop Photo ofCatheral Peak Hotel - 5km Trail Run Loop

    A short but rewarding trail run from the hotel out towards the mountains and back again. Well worth a trip with an elevation gain of 150m in the first 2kms. All round very nice 5km ish.

  • Oxpecker Trail Run Day 2

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    near Dewdrop, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    9.28mi
    Elevation +
    305f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofOxpecker Trail Run Day 2 Photo ofOxpecker Trail Run Day 2

    Fairly easy running through the surrounding farmlands and aloes. Parts of the route take you along the Tugela river. This stage is much easier than the first stage. If you are new to trail running then this is the perfe...

  • near Makhwelela, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    0.57mi
    Elevation +
    692f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofRainbow gorge to Tryme hill connection (off route) Photo ofRainbow gorge to Tryme hill connection (off route) Photo ofRainbow gorge to Tryme hill connection (off route)

    I read about a path at the end of the rainbow gorge. Although I couldn't find it, climbing my way out of the gorge was really fun. If you're a mountain monkey I'm sure you will as well. Continue the rainbow gorge afte...

  • Nguni Trial Run Day 1 - 15km

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    near Elandslaagte, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Distance
    9.96mi
    Elevation +
    728f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofNguni Trial Run Day 1 - 15km Photo ofNguni Trial Run Day 1 - 15km Photo ofNguni Trial Run Day 1 - 15km

    Hard trail with plenty technical sections to challange you, on the upside very rewarding, and the great scenery make it even more worth while.

  • Palmiet Nature Reserve - Eastern Trails

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    near Westville, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Distance
    4.56mi
    Elevation +
    574f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofPalmiet Nature Reserve - Eastern Trails

    Palmiet Nature Reserve - Eastern Trails Entrances Ge 2 Dorothy McLean entrance in David McLean Drive Ge 3 Faurea entrance in Pitlochry Road (Note this gate is locked - keys as below) Gl 1-10 Locked gates. Keys avai...

  • Some more Honey?

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    near Monteseel, KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    4.71mi
    Elevation +
    856f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofSome more Honey? Photo ofSome more Honey?

    The right hand side of Honey Trails with some of the left hand side thrown in for good measure. Trail Dog friendly to boot.

  • park run - Toti

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    near Amanzimtoti, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.17mi
    Elevation +
    20f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofpark run - Toti Photo ofpark run - Toti

    Easy start along the Toti Main Beach Promenade, then it's off on to the beach to run along the sand out to a marker and back to the start. Tide and wave timing is critical and adds a super fun factor.

  • Bejond Upper Giba

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    near Winston Park, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    6.93mi
    Elevation +
    653f
    TrailRank
    20

    A circular route above Giba MTB park that consists of about 30% road and 70% trail / gravel road. There is one river crossing but if you head slightly down stream there is log crossing. Nice opening running training run.

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