Greyton Mountain Marathon | 2026

ake on the Challenge – A Pure Mountain Running Experience! The Greyton Mountain Marathon returns for its fifth edition, now introducing its first-ever one-day race. Runners will traverse the breathtaking Sonderend Mountains, exploring hidden trails that weave through the untouched wilderness surrounding Greyton and Genadendal. This 42km marathon features a mix of technical single-track, scenic ridgelines, and rolling farmlands, with 21km in the Greyton Nature Reserve and 21km on the hills opposite the Riviersonderend River. For those seeking a shorter challenge, the Greyton Mountain Half Marathon makes its debut in 2024! Covering 21km, this exhilarating course follows the renowned Bakenskop Mountain Biking Route, offering flowing trails, epic views, and diverse terrain.