Witteberg Mountain Challenge | 2026

The 2026 Witteberg Mountain Challenge takes place on Saturday, 26 September 2026, starting at 05h00 from the Lady Grey Country Club in Lady Grey, Eastern Cape. 🏔️🏃‍♂️

This unforgettable mountain trail event is far more than an ordinary race. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Witteberg Mountains, it offers runners a rewarding mix of rugged climbing, breathtaking scenery, and warm small-town hospitality. Whether you are chasing a podium finish, testing your endurance, or simply running for the love of the mountains, the Witteberg Mountain Challenge promises a memorable outdoor adventure. 🌄✨

Participants can choose from four distances: a 5km Fun Run, 10km Trail Run, 24km Mountain Challenge, and the 50km Ultimate Beast. This makes the event suitable for beginners, families, experienced trail runners, and endurance athletes looking for a serious mountain test. 💪👟

Race weekend also brings a lively community atmosphere, with local food stalls, live music, kids’ entertainment, and a Friday night welcome gathering with food and race-weekend energy. The longer distances include added extras such as a Friday night meal, branded race garment, goody bag, and finisher rewards. 🎶🍔🎁

Please note that there will be no water points on route, so participants must carry their own water, energy drinks, and nutrition. Safety protocols will be in place, and the 50km route is self-navigation using a GPX file. 🥤📍

Distances & Entry Fees

• 5km Fun Run – R150 🚶‍♀️
• Includes: Finisher medal and drink
• 10km Trail Run – R380 🏃‍♀️
• Includes: Goody bag, finisher medal and drink
• 24km Mountain Challenge – R950 ⛰️
• Includes:
• Friday night meal
• Branded race garment
• Goody bag
• Finisher medal/item
• Finisher drink
• Well-marked route and safety protocols
• 50km Ultimate Beast – R2100 🔥

• Includes:
• Friday night meal
• Branded race garment
• Goody bag
• Finisher medal/item
• Finisher drink
• Self-navigation (GPX file) and safety protocols