Cascades Trail Run
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Cascades Trail Run
The Cascades Trail Run is a trail running event on a purpose-built network near Pietermaritzburg, set among gum and pine plantations, indigenous forest and dense bamboo groves. Routes pass along flowing singletrack, technical rocky sections, ridge traverses and sections with panoramic views across the city.
The event uses loop courses with headquarters at the Cascades Lifestyle Centre. Route files in GPX format are provided for each course. There is no compulsory kit requirement noted, and courses are subject to change. Aid stations are placed on the longer courses to support participants.
Distances and core details
- 18 km about 740 m elevation, 3 aid stations
- 10 km about 440 m elevation, 2 aid stations
- 5 km about 250 m elevation, 1 aid station
The 18 km route follows the Ferncliffe ridgeline and finishes with a flowing descent. The 10 km course concentrates most climbing in the first half then opens into rolling trail. The 5 km option includes manageable climbs and is presented as a shorter way to experience the trail network. The event date is 11 October 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
