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 97 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 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.
Walkers can cover 73 km over four days from De Hoek Mountain Resort, Oudsthoorn, through the Cango Caves, Klein Karoo and Swartberg, with routes suited to a walking pace.
November 2026
Walkers can choose 5 km or 10 km trail routes at Avontuur Raithby on marked trails with water stations and timing bands at registration; walking is allowed on all distances.
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 take 5 km or 12 km marked routes on Paarl Mountain's granite slopes, with aid stations, medical support and the race village at the Taal Monument.
Walkers can choose the 5KM or 10KM trail at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate Fisherhaven on waymarked scenic trails with water stations; walking is allowed on all distances.
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
April 2027
Walkers are welcome on the two day trail through the heart of the Karoo around Dwarsvlei Farm near Middelburg Eastern Cape, on rugged wide open routes with camping or glamping available.