Night Run

NEW 8km NIGHT run around Hogsback lanes and forest trails

Light up the night and start the weekend off right!
An easy to follow, well marked route sticking close to the trails and backroads around Hogsback so you can be back in time for dinner. Expect light sticks and facepaint and warm fires back at the finish.

Friday 30 April 2027 - 18h30

Entries open early Sep 2026
CLICK HERE for Interactive map with all race routes

Good to Know

  • The route is marked with reflective, reusable tape

  • There is no Watertables

  • You DO need a torch

  • You CAN dress up and be silly, why not!?

  • There will be DIY face paint and light sticks available

  • Exact route still to be finalised. Do not fear, it will be well marked and easy to follow provided you have a torch.

  • Thursday 29 April 2027

    17h00 – 19h00 90km Hobbit 90km Registration and briefing

    Friday 30 April 2027

    06h00 - 90km Hobbit 90km Nonstop & 2-day Journey Starts at Maden Dam

    17h00 Registration opens for Night Run
    18h30 Start 8km Night Run

    Saturday 1 May 2027

    06h00 - Registration opens Arminel Hotel
    07h00 - 42km Mountain Marathon Start
    09h00 - 16km Forest Fun Start
    10h00 - 5km Fun Start
    Prize-giving once most participants of each race have finished

    19h00 – 90km Hobbit 90km Prize-giving

    Sunday 2 May 2027

    06h30 - Registration opens Arminel Hotel
    08h00 - 21km Half Start
    09h00 - 10km Start
    10h00 - 5km Start
    Prize-giving once most participants of each race have finished

  • Headlamp or torch
    Recommended - waterproof jacket, whistle, cellphone

    Sunglasses not required :)

8km Entry fee: R TBC
(incl VAT)

20% Discount *
when you pair with any of
Saturday’s races - 42km /16km /5km
or
Sunday’s races - 21km / 10km / 5km

*until 31 Jan 2027. Enter online for two or more races for the same person.
Online entries close at 23h00 on Wedensday, 28th April
Late entries will be available on the morning for all races with a R50 added fee.

Entries open early Sep 2026