Darling Brew Trail Wildflower Dash | 2026

The 2026 Darling Brew Trail Wildflower Dash takes place on Saturday, 29 August 2026 at Darling Brew in Darling, Western Cape. 🌼🏃‍♂️

Also promoted as Experience the Wild Side, this trail running event gives participants the chance to enjoy a memorable West Coast adventure through beautiful farmland, vineyards, and open terrain. With 25km, 15km, and 7km route options, the event is suitable for intermediate trail runners, social runners, and anyone looking for an active outdoor race-day experience. 🌿

The 25km Warlord route is the longest challenge and starts at 07h15, while the 15km Bone Crusher starts at 07h30. The shorter 7km Wave Runner starts at 07h45 and offers a more accessible way to enjoy the trails and scenery. 👟

Participants can look forward to full hydration support, clearly marked routes, race-day support, a goodie bag, and a finisher’s drink at the finish line. 🎖️🍻

Distances, Start Times & Entry Fees

• 25km Warlord – 07h15 – R400 ⛰️
• 15km Bone Crusher – 07h30 – R300 🏃‍♂️
• 7km Wave Runner – 07h45 – R200 👟

Event Highlights

• Trail running through farmland, vineyards, and open terrain 🌿
• Scenic West Coast landscape around Darling
• 25km, 15km and 7km route options
• Full hydration support along the route
• Goodie bag for all participants 🎁
• Finisher’s drink at the finish line
• Clearly marked routes and race-day support
• Organised by Darling Brew

Important Race Notes

• Hydration packs and emergency snacks are strongly recommended for the 25km route.
• Sun protection, a hat or buff, and trail-appropriate running gear are recommended.
• Online indemnity must be completed before race day.
• No littering is allowed.
• Some sections may not be bush-cut due to wildflower protection.
• Runners may encounter livestock on route.