Wolkberg Trail Run | 2026

The 2026 Wolkberg Trail Run takes place from Saturday, 8 August to Sunday, 9 August 2026, based at Stanford Lake College in Haenertsburg, Limpopo. 🏃‍♂️⛰️

Organised by ROR Events, this mountain trail running weekend offers a range of distances for runners looking to experience the rugged beauty of the Wolkberg area. The event includes a two-day stage race, a mountain marathon, shorter trail options, and a fun run. 🌿

Participants can choose from the 65km Stage Race, 42km Mountain Marathon, 25km Trail, 10km Trail, and 5km Fun Run. The 65km Stage Race covers 42km on Saturday and 25km on Sunday, while the 42km Mountain Marathon takes place on Saturday only. 👟

With marked routes, support stations, medical support, official timing on selected distances, photography, race medals for eligible finishers, and a race village atmosphere at Stanford Lake College, the Wolkberg Trail Run offers a full trail-running weekend in Limpopo. 🎖️

Distances, Start Times & Entry Fees

• 65km Stage Race – 07h00 – R1,250 🏃‍♂️
• 42km Mountain Marathon – 07h00 – R700 ⛰️
• 25km Trail – 07h15 – R500 🌿
• 10km Trail – 07h30 – R250 👟
• 5km Fun Run – 07h45 – R50 🚶‍♀️

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, 8 August to Sunday, 9 August 2026

📍 Venue: Stanford Lake College

🛣️ Address: R71, Haenertsburg

🌍 City/Town: Haenertsburg

📌 Province: Limpopo

👤 Organiser: ROR Events

Event Programme

📅 Friday, 7 August 2026

• 16h00–18h25: Registration for Saturday runners at Pot an Plough
• 18h30: Route and race briefing for Stage Race and Mountain Marathon participants

📅 Saturday, 8 August 2026

• 05h30: Bus transfer starts from Stanford Lake College to Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours
• 06h00: Registration at Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours
• 07h00: Stage Race and Mountain Marathon start
• 12h30: Mountain Marathon prize giving

📅 Sunday, 9 August 2026

• 06h00: Registration for non-stage runners
• 06h55: Race briefing
• 07h00: Stage Race start
• 07h15: 25km start
• 07h30: 10km start
• 07h45: 5km Fun Run start
• 11h30: Prize giving

Event Highlights

• Two-day trail running weekend ⛰️
• 65km Stage Race over Saturday and Sunday
• 42km Mountain Marathon option
• 25km, 10km and 5km Sunday trail options
• Marked routes and support stations
• Medical support and official timing on selected distances
• Race medal for eligible finishers
• Free limited-edition 2026 Dri-Fit race shirt for qualifying early entries