One Weekend in Hogsback, Eastern Cape.
Eight Trail Races. Countless Adventures

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

Hobbit 90km or….

Design your own Stage Race!

Three days of different races to choose from.

Fri 30 Apr ‘27

6am - Hobbit 90km
or
6.30pm - 8km Night Run

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Sat 1 May ‘27

7am - 42km Mountain Marathon
or
9am - 16km Forest Fun
or
10am - 5km

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Sun 2 May ‘27

8am - 21km Half Marathon
or
9am - 10km Trail
or
10am - 5km

Pick your distance/s

  • Hobbit 90km

    Fri 30 Apr ‘27

    Ninety kilometres from Maden to Hogsback along the original Amathole Hiking Trail. Thirty-six hours to complete. Rest at Mnyameni Hut 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 but 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. Fantastic finish line vibe and lots to do in Hogsback.’’