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Umgeni River Run | 2025

Sunday, 17th August 2025
Howick, KwaZulu-Natal
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Join in and create lasting memories in one of South Africa's most stunning landscapes.

Participants
500 Participants
Difficulty
Challenging
Distances
6 – 75 km
Organized by
KZN Trail Running
Location
1 Karkloof Road WESSA uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve

About Umgeni River Run | 2025

The Umgeni River Trail Run is an exhilarating and challenging outdoor event that takes place along the scenic Umgeni River in South Africa. Renowned for its stunning natural beauty and diverse terrain, the trail run attracts participants from all over the country who are eager to test their endurance and explore the region's wilderness. The trail run is held in the KwaZulu-Natal province, known for its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. The Umgeni River, a prominent waterway in the area, serves as the backdrop for the event, offering breathtaking views of cascading waterfalls, lush vegetation, and rugged gorges. The Umgeni River Trail Run caters to runners of all skill levels, with various distances available to suit different preferences and abilities. From shorter, more accessible routes for beginners to longer, more demanding paths for seasoned athletes, the event provides a challenge for everyone with distances from 6km-75km ultra's on offer.


Date: Sunday, 17 August 2025

Registration: 03:30 onwards

*Note runners may arrive 30min before their respective race

Race Briefing: 15min before each race

Race Types: Loop

Venue: WESSA uMngeni Nature Reserve, Howick

No Pets REG @ 3:30AM I LATE ENTRIES @ R50 SURCHARGE.

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Short Course
Run · 6 km · Sun, 17th Aug 25 · 08:00
Medium Course
Run · 12 km · Sun, 17th Aug 25 · 07:30
Long Course
Run · 23 km · Sun, 17th Aug 25 · 07:00
50km Ultra Course
Run · 50 km · Sun, 17th Aug 25 · 05:00
75km Ultra Course
Run · 75 km · Sun, 17th Aug 25 · 03:30

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