NumNum Trail Challenge | 2025

The 2026 Num-Num Trail Challenge is a rugged mountain running event set on the scenic Highveld escarpment at Escarp Adventures. The exact event date and start times are still to be confirmed. 🏃‍♂️⛰️

Known for its raw, technical terrain, the Num-Num Trail Challenge offers runners a proper mountain running experience with steep climbs, tough descents, narrow single-track trails, rocky outcrops, indigenous forest patches, and open grasslands. 🌿

The event is designed for trail runners who enjoy a pure, no-frills challenge away from crowded races. With demanding routes and limited entries, Num-Num is a test of endurance, focus, and trail skill, giving participants a real connection to the wilderness. 🔥

For 2026, the event includes distances for a wide range of fitness levels, from the tough 36km Solo Knee-Breaker to the more accessible 7km Social route. Whether you are chasing a serious mountain challenge or joining for a shorter trail experience, Num-Num offers a memorable day out on the trails. 🎖️

Distances

• 36km Solo Knee-Breaker 🏔️
• 21km Half Marathon, Full Grit 🏃‍♂️
• 15km Built to Burn 🔥
• 7km Social 🌿

Event Details

📅 Date: To be confirmed

⏰ Start Time: To be confirmed

📍 Venue: Escarp Adventures

🌍 Area: Highveld Escarpment

📌 Province: To be confirmed

🌐 More Information: numnumchallenge.co.za

Route Notes

• Steep, technical climbs and descents
• Narrow single-track trails
• Rocky outcrops and uneven terrain
• Indigenous forest patches and open grasslands
• Rugged mountain running experience
• Limited-entry, no-frills trail challenge