Merrell KZN Spring Trail Runs

Wild & Scenic in PMB

Cumberland Nature Reserve, PMB

42km | 21km | 12km | 6km

Sunday, 30 August 2026

Distances for every kind of runner

Four distances, four ways to spend the morning.

42km | Start 7:00 | R700

Traversing the varied singletrack trails and jeeptracks of Cumberland AND Fountain Hill nature reserves on either side of the Umgeni river with the midrace highlight of a ferried canoe crossing!

Elevation - +1200m | Time allowed – up to 7 ½ hours

21km | Start 8:00 | R450

Race it or embrace it, this 21km also welcomes hikers to explore the trails on both reserves, encounter the wildlife and enjoy a canoe ride across the Umgeni river powered by Change A Life Dusi athletes.

Elevation - +650m | Time allowed – up to 6 ½ hours

12km | Start 8:30 | R250

Featuring the best of Cumberland trails and cliff edge views this route is fast and flowing for a morning run or equally enjoyable as a walk with some rocky terrain.

Elevation – +350m | Time allowed – up to 6 hours

6km | Start 9:00 | R160

Packing in all the excitement of singletrack nature trails with the rocky cliff edge views down to the river and across the reserve. Walkers are of course welcome but please note it is not a golf course pathway and parts of the route are not suitable for those unsteady on their feet.