A Weekend of Trail running in Hogsback,
with a Mountain at its Heart

Mountain and forest trail runs of Ultra, Multiday, Marathon, Half Marathon, Night run, 10km and 5km distances.

The iconic Hobbit 90km
and 3 days of different races to choose from

Fri 30 Apr ‘27

Hobbit 90km
or
8km Night Run

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Sat 1 May ‘27

42km Mountain Marathon
or
16km Forest Fun
or
5km

+

Sun 2 May ‘27

21km Half Marathon
or
10km Trail
or
5km

Pick your distance/s

  • Hobbit 90km

    Fri 30 Apr ‘27

    Ninety kilometres along the entire Amathole Hiking Trail. Thirty-six hours to complete your mission. Rest at Mnyameni Hut refuge if you need to.

  • 8km Night Run

    Fri 30 Apr '27

    Friday evening, headlamps on. Light up the night. Fun, festive, and full of fairies.

  • 42km Mountain Marathon

    Sat 1 May ‘27

    A brutal assault on your legs and lungs, this is a properly hard run. Sublime therapy for the heart and head!

  • 16km Forest Fun

    Sat 1 May ‘27

    Undulating jeeptracks through plantation and indigenous forest. Fast, flowing, forest company all the way.

  • 21km Half

    Sun 2 May ‘27

    A beautiful undulating route using plantation jeeptracks and steep natural forest singletracks with stunning views of the Hogs.

  • 10km Trail

    Sun 2 May ‘27

    Nothing is easy or flat in Hogsback, but this 10km offers a rewarding exploration of the surrounding forest.

  • 5km Fun

    Sat 1 & Sun 2 May ‘27

    Short but not flat! Different routes each day. Suitable for a testing sprint or a family jog with the kids. There’s always time for a 5km!

“Perfect weekend for families and friends. Everyone is catered for. Fantastic finish line vibe and lots to do in Hogsback.’’