Num-Num Trail Challenge
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Num-Num Trail Challenge 2027
The Num-Num Trail Challenge is a mountain trail running event held on the Escarp Adventures property near Pongola Express Camp, Machadodorp, Gemsbokhoek, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The course runs across the Highveld escarpment and includes narrow single-track trails, rocky outcrops, patches of indigenous forest, and open grasslands.
Terrain features include steep, technical climbs and descents, and uneven ground with roots and rocks that require focused footwork and steady pacing. The event limits entries and emphasizes an unadorned mountain running format rather than large, crowded race settings.
Available entry categories are:
- 36 km - SOLO KNEE BREAKER
- 21 km - HALF MARATHON FULL GRIT
- 15 km - BUILT TO BURN
- 7 km - SOCIAL
The date for 2027 is confirmed as 24 July and entries are noted as opening soon. The description of the course and categories indicates a range of distances to match different fitness and experience levels while using the same mountain terrain and trail conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.