Buffalo City Trail Run Challenge | 2025

Join hundreds of passionate runners and walkers as Aurora Rise for Women brings the Eastern Cape together for a powerful close to National Women’s Month! The Buffalo City Challenge, taking place on Saturday, 30 August - invites women — and supportive men — to unite in strength, health, and celebration along the stunning Buffalo City Untamed Wilds and Mountain top Beach views.

This brand-new event promises a transformative morning of empowerment through movement, where over 100 participants will take part in 5KM or 10KM distances. More than just a race, this challenge is a tribute to the resilience and unity of women across South Africa.

🗓️ Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 30 August

Gates Open at 05:00

Edge Fitness Aerobics 06:00

Registration Starts at 05:30

Start: 🔟KM 07:00

Start: 5️⃣KM 07:05

Location: Beacon Bay Country Club, East London

Start/Finish: Country Club Trails

Distances: 5KM | 10KM

Capacity: Max 100 participants

Entry Fees

5KM: R140

10KM: R180

Registration Expo:

SATURDAY, 30 August 2025

Beacon Bay Country Club

05:30 - 06:00

Temporary License (not required)

⚠️ Entry Deadline:

Entries close: 30 August

No late entries accepted.

🔁 Policies:

Cancellation Policy: Entries are nonrefundable. However, athletes may request a voucher for the 2026 event.

Substitution Policy: Contact the Race Office – 📞 066 067 0329

Transfer Policy: Contact the Race Office – 📞 066 067 0329

🌟 Why You Should Join:

A meaningful way to honour Women’s Month through movement and unity

Scenic coastal route along the Buffalo City Adventure Trails

Open to both runners and walkers

A new, inclusive event focused on community, health, and empowerment

Whether you walk, jog, or run — this is your time to rise! Register now and be part of something inspiring.

GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON 🙈

🎯 You sure don't want to miss the...

Virgin Active Aerobics

Warm up with Edge Fitness

Running alongside Celebrities, the Friends of Aurora 🤫

Thank you to our sponsors for making the event possible!

• Virgin Active
• Edge Fitness Clubs
• Red Bull
• Peaks Performances
• East London Premier Hotel
• Lakes Group
• Biogen
• Engen
• MTN
• Nedbank
• Priority Care Medical Ambulance Services

and more.

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