Chase The Dawn | 21st March 2026
Sat, 21st Mar
Cape Town
Race Information
Challenge your limits, chase the dawn, and build lasting memories in the breathtaking landscapes of your adventure dreams.
(-33.9194855, 18.400778)
Chase the Dawn | Table Mountain National Park Night Adventure
Experience Chase the Dawn, sponsored by Hi-Tec — 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.