Walking Events Calendar South Africa 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in South Africa for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 78 great walks across the country. Find your next walk in South Africa below and join the walking community at these great events!
October 2026
Walkers can choose the 5km family route or the scenic 10km trail at Rhebokskloof Estate in Paarl, both on sections of the Paarl Trails with flowing singletrack, climbs and great views. Routes are fully marked with water points and festival ac..
Walkers can choose 5 km or 8 km routes starting at 2 Ring Rd W, New Redruth, Alberton alongside the fun run, with medals for all finishers and free T shirt for the first 200 entries.
Walkers can take a scenic coastal route starting at Fish Hoek Beach Sports Club with water stations along the way and a field limited to 199 participants. A team walking option is available for 10.55 km, turning at 5.28 km, with a 3 hour fini..
Walkers can choose 12.5 km or 21.1 km routes start and finish at NG Church, De Rust, mostly gravel and tar with slight hills. Water every 3 km, markers every 1 km; stay on the right and watch for poor road surfaces.
Walkers can choose 5 km, 10 km or 18 km routes from Cascades Lifestyle Centre in Pietermaritzburg on purpose built singletrack through plantations, forest and bamboo, with aid stations.
Walkers can choose a dedicated 5 km Run/Walk at Sable Mountain Accommodation in Magaliesburg, with longer 8 km, 10 km and 12 km trail options available. Routes start and finish at the venue and welcome all fitness levels.
Walkers can choose a 5 km Fun Run/Walk, with a 10 km class also on the programme. Both routes start at Eden Meander Lifestyle Centre in George, Western Cape.
November 2026
The Fun Run/Walk is a marked mountain trail of 5 km at Herold Wines with Craddock Peak as backdrop. Dogs on leashes are welcome and a shared start/finish area provides refueling though there is no water station on the route.
Walkers can choose 5 km, 10 km or 21.1 km routes from Knysna Waterfront, with the 5 and 10 km out and back along the water's edge on brick paved, very flat roads. Refreshment tables at 2.5 to 3 km, water at start and finish, first aid and..
Walkers can enjoy the 5 km family hike at Omdraai Guest Farm and Venue, Ficksburg, on farm trails, grasslands and mountain views with marked routes and water points.
Walkers can choose 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 10 km, or 5 km road routes starting at Peter Mokaba Stadium Ruby Field to Moria. All finishers receive certificates.
Walkers can enjoy a family friendly 5 km fun walk starting at Lategansvlei Soccer Stadium in Oudtshoorn on scenic Klein Karoo trails with varied terrain and fresh Karoo air. Late entries are available on race morning and food and drink will be on..
Walkers can choose 42.2km, 21.1km, 10.4km or 5km routes from Heidelberg High School, Zoutpan or Vondeling Primary School to Witsand. Refreshments about every 3km, ablutions and first aid at start and finish, return bus R50.
Walkers can choose a 7 km fun walk at Libertas Guest Farm in Wilderness, Western Cape, on farm trail terrain. The route has about 131 m ascent and there is also a 10 km trail run option alongside the event.
December 2026
Walkers can choose 5 km, 10 km, or 21 km routes starting at VilleLink Learning Hub in Lekurung, Limpopo and moving through rural community surroundings. The event combines community wellness and educational outreach and includes mixed run..
March 2027