Chase The Dawn | 21st March 2026

Chase the Dawn | Table Mountain National Park Night Adventure

Experience Chase the Dawn — the only fully guided, through-the-night trail adventure sanctioned by SANParks in Table Mountain National Park. 

On 21st March 2026, choose your challenge: a 42km overnight guided trail run, or a 42km or 25km overnight guided hike, all under the stars with Cape Town’s city lights shimmering below.

Includes: Permits, certified guides, medics, ground support, fuel stops, dinner at 21h00 for the 42k’s and a breakfast snack and coffee at sunrise.

Light up the night with a Black Diamond headlamp - the best on the market - grab one in our online store!

Remember, this is not a race! It’s a fully guided adventure.

Event Highlights:

Date: Saturday, 21st March 2026

Venue: Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town

Options: 42km trail run | 42km hike | 25km hike

Entry Fees: 42km – R1,450pp | 25km – R1,300pp

What to pack (minimum packing list):

1 x Backpack (Min 5litre with capacity for 2.5 litres of water plus personal snacks/nutrition.

1 x Emergency whistle

1 x Space blanket

1 x Plastic emergency poncho

1 x Headlamp with spare batteries 

Appropriate clothing

​Windproof layer

Waterproof layer

Gloves

Beanie/Buffs

Trail running shoes or Hiking boots (Walk only)

Personal medication with instructions (if relevant)

Entries Close: 1 week before the event.

With breathtaking mountain-top views, expert-guided routes, and an unforgettable sunrise finish, Chase the Dawn is a bucket list adventure for trail runners and hikers alike.