Karkloof Trail Run

Karkloof Trail Run Karkloof Trail Run

19-21 September 2025 The 2022 edition of the event includes a 100 miler, 50 miler, 30 miler, 20 miler and a 10 and 5 miler.

Karkloof 100

23-25 September 2022

Based in the magnificent Karkloof valley outside of Howick, KZN, South Africa, the Karkloof 100 caters for all levels of trail runners with a variety of distances, formats and terrain. The event is presented by KZN Trail Running, and our mission is to deliver world-class trail races in one of South Africa’s most pristine environments, while uplifting and involvi

ng the local community. The flagship race of the event is the Karkloof 100, a 100 Mile Trail Endurance Race, which is the first race to start and the last to end over race weekend. The race incorporates international best practice from established, world-famous 100 milers, whilst adding its own uniquely South African flavour.

03/06/2026

Today we celebrate every reason people lace up their shoes.

The sunrise chasers. The forest wanderers. The runners chasing a PB. The runners who simply love being out on the trails.

International Running Day is about the freedom to explore, the friendships made along the way, and the moments that remind us why we keep coming back for more.

At Karkloof, every kilometre tells a different story. Flowing trails, towering forests, open countryside, and the kind of views that make you slow down just long enough to take it all in.

Wherever you're running today, enjoy every step.

And if Karkloof is still on your bucket list, now is the perfect time to secure your place on the start line.

25/05/2026

Late afternoon light, long shadows, and trails that just keep going. You don’t think about distance out here. You just keep moving. Entries are open.

22/05/2026

It’s not about pushing harder. It’s about moving better. Finding that rhythm on trails that were built to be run. Come run it.

Not every run needs to be perfect. You just need to be out there, moving through trails that remind you why you started....
15/05/2026

Not every run needs to be perfect. You just need to be out there, moving through trails that remind you why you started. Be part of it.

One run at a time, it starts to come together. The rhythm, the confidence, the feeling of moving well on trails like the...
12/05/2026

One run at a time, it starts to come together. The rhythm, the confidence, the feeling of moving well on trails like these. That’s what you’re chasing. Entries are open.

Early starts, quiet trails, and that feeling of having the forest to yourself. These are the runs that build into someth...
11/05/2026

Early starts, quiet trails, and that feeling of having the forest to yourself. These are the runs that build into something bigger. Come experience it.

Open sections where you can see ahead, settle into your stride, and just move. No pressure, just space to run. That’s Ka...
10/05/2026

Open sections where you can see ahead, settle into your stride, and just move. No pressure, just space to run. That’s Karkloof. Entries are open.

07/05/2026

Long stretches where you can just settle in. The trail opens up, your pace finds you, and the run starts to feel easy. This is where Karkloof begins to make sense. Entries are open.

10 Miles, 20 Miles or 30 Miles. The distance changes, but the experience stays the same. You still get the trails, the p...
22/04/2026

10 Miles, 20 Miles or 30 Miles. The distance changes, but the experience stays the same. You still get the trails, the people, and the finish line feeling.

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