One Long 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.

90km Hobbit Nonstop or 2-day or….

Design your own Stage Race!

Two days of different races to choose from.

Fri 30 Apr ‘27

6am - 90km Nonstop Journey
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6am - 90km 2-day Journey
or
6.30pm - 8km Night Run

Sun 2 May ‘27

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

Sat 1 May ‘27

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

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Pick your distance/s

  • 90km Nonstop

    Fri 30 Apr ‘27

    The notoriously difficult Hobbit classic just got harder. Run the full Amathole Hiking Trail from dawn til done!

  • 90km Journey

    Fri 30 Apr ‘27

    2 Day running Journey of the 90km Amathole Hiking Trail. See details of the Nonstop 90km for options to make your own 2-day option.

  • 8km Night Run

    Fri 30 Apr '27

    Light up the night.

    Fun, festive and full of fairies!

  • 42km Mountain Marathon

    Sun 1 May ‘27

    A brutal assault on your legs and lungs but sublime therapy for the heart and head!

  • 16km Forest Fun

    Sun 1 May ‘27

    Indigenous forest singletrack and undulating plantation jeeptracks make for a fast and flowing race.

  • 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 and 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.’’