Runventures

05/06/2026

🌌 Run into the sunset. Finish under the stars.

The Milky Way Marathon returns on 11 July 2026, now based entirely at Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve.

🏃 42km Marathon
🏃 21km Half Marathon
🔦 Dark Zone – headlamps off
⛰️ Brand-new routes and exclusive singletrack
🌙 One of the darkest night skies in South Africa

This isn't about chasing a PB. It's about experiencing the Karoo beneath the Milky Way.

🎟️ Enter now:
https://www.entryninja.com/events/83673-the-milky-way-marathon

20/05/2026

The Milky Way Marathon is quite gentle, in terms of elevation gain, in comparison with other trail running events.
The 42km has 1100m elevation gain.
Expect to climb just under 600m on the 21km distance.

15/05/2026

We love this photo by . This is the "Dark Zone" at the Milky Way Marathon. We light up your feet and all you need to do is switch off your headlamp and look up at the stars.
It's more than a race. It's an experience.

01/05/2026

🌌 Milky Way Marathon 2026
📍 Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve
📅 11 July 2026

Chasing sunsets. Finishing under stars.

This is trail running stripped back to what matters — big landscapes, quiet moments, and a sky that does all the talking.

You’ll roll out in the afternoon heat of the Karoo…
Climb into a fiery sunset…
Then settle into the rhythm of night running beneath the Milky Way ✨

🏃 42km Marathon (13:00–15:00 scattered start)
🏃 21km Half Marathon (16:00 start | 17:00 late batch)

🌙 Run deep into the night
🔦 Experience the “Dark Zone” — no headlamps, just stars
🌄 From golden hour to full darkness
🏕 Stay on-site and make it a proper weekend away

No rush. No noise.
Just you, the trail, and the night sky.

Slow down. Look up.

🎟 Enter now on Entry Ninja

20/04/2026

Did you read this Outside Magazine article? It's definitely in line with the Milky Way Marathon and why we do it. Come experience running in a very different way in July. Just remember to pack your warm kit. ❄️
https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/north-america/dark-sky-running-us/

15/04/2026

01/04/2026

31/03/2026

Unfortunately tonight's Full Moon Run at is now sold out.
If you managed to secure a ticket, please remember to bring a charged headlamp with you.

16/01/2026

Thank you for another great event and a big shoutout to and team for an awesome cellar experience.

Huge thanks to our sponsors for their continued support and belief in what we do.

Your backing makes a real difference, and we appreciate it more than you know.




Here’s to building great things together.

Results are now live on our website and more photos on our Facebook album.