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November 2, 2024 - 3km, 8km,15km, 30km and 50km Trailrun. The Oldenburgia Trail gets it's name from the rare Oldenburgia Trees which grow in this area.

🗓️ Race Date: Saturday, October 24th 2026

Enter Online: grahamstownsunsetrotary.org

📍Start Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QnL4UrB5hvtvuRhQ7?g_st=ipc

⛰️⏱️Distances: 50km | 30km | 17km | 8km | 3km The race starts from Hoërskool P.J. Olivier (sports field overlooking the N2).

19/06/2026

What does it take to conquer the Oldenburgia 50km?

We asked last year's winner, the legend himself, Mark Crandon, to share his thoughts on the course and his top tips for runners preparing for race day.

Swipe through to see what he had to say 👉

Stay tuned for a look at the 30km route soon 👀

🏃 3km | 8km | 17km | 30km | 50km�📍 Makhanda / Grahamstown�📅 24 October 2026

⏰ Early Bird entries close 30 June

Enter online: https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/oldenburgia-trail-run/

📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get.out.and.run?igsh=MXc5NHRwMG1wMWxudA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

17/06/2026

LEGENDS OF THE SPORT

Do you recognise some of these legends from past Oldenburgia events? 👇🏽

How many of these athletes will come together in Makhanda on October 24th?

We can't wait to welcome many of you back 🏆⛰️

🏃🏾‍♂️3km | 8km | 17km | 30km | 50km
📍Makhanda / Grahamstown
🗓️24 October 2026

Early Bird Entries Close June 30th

Enter online now: https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/oldenburgia-trail-run/

15/06/2026

⏰ Time is running out!

Early Bird entries for the Oldenburgia Trail Run close on 30 June.

Whether you're tackling your first trail event or taking on the challenging 50km route, now is the best time to secure your spot and save.

🏃 3km | 8km | 17km | 30km | 50km
📍 Makhanda / Grahamstown
📅 24 October 2026

Don't leave it until the last minute—join us for a spectacular day on some of the Eastern Cape's most beautiful trails.

🔗: https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/oldenburgia-trail-run/

10/05/2026

The Oldenburgia route is truly showing off at the moment ⛰️✨

Local runners Ricky and Ian recently explored the trails as part of their training for the upcoming MUT — and it’s easy to see why this route is such a favourite for mountain runners.

With plenty of elevation, flowing trails, and incredible scenery, Oldenburgia makes the perfect training ground for runners preparing for events like SkyRun and UTCT. Whether you’re looking for a solid training day out or your next trail race challenge, this could be exactly the kind of conditioning your final build-up needs.

Enter online👇

📅 Date: 24 October 2026
📍 Distances: 3km, 8km, 17km, 30km, 50km
🔗 Enter here: https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/oldenburgia-trail-run/

📸 Richard Daneel

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02/05/2026

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being surrounded by wild, untouched beauty 🌿⛰️

The Oldenburgia Trail Run isn’t just a race — it’s your chance to experience the breathtaking landscapes just outside Makhanda/Grahamstown in a way you’ll never forget.

✨ Early Bird entries are live — secure your spot today:
https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org

Planning your stay? The Graham Hotel has exclusive offers for runners and their families — check out our latest post for all the details.

So… what’s stopping you? 👀

14/04/2026

📣 The Graham Hotel is excited to offer a special rate for Oldenburgia Trail Run competitors and supporters🏃‍♂️

Rates:

Bed & Breakfast
• Double/Twin Room (2 people): R1490
• Single sharing supplement: R450
• Single Room: R1100

Room Only
• Double/Twin Room (2 people): R1150
• Single sharing supplement: R295
• Single Room: R935

Kids under 12 stay FREE (only R75 for breakfast)

Bookings:
Please book directly with the hotel:
📧 [email protected]
📞 046 6222324
(Office hours: Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00)

Limited availability—don’t leave it too late 🙌.

16/03/2026

🐥 EARLY BIRD entries are live!

Enter online now: https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org

Keep your eyes on our socials for exciting updates regarding accommodation specials - The Graham Hotel is back! 🎉
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12/03/2026

🐥EARLY BIRD ENTRIES OPEN TOMORROW 🗓️

In the meantime, here’s a little Throwback Thursday to the early years of 2014 & 2015 when Oldenburgia Trail Run first began.

Incredible to see we still have so many familiar faces joining us each year 🌳.

Will you be joining us this year?

04/03/2026

⛰️🌳🌸

A hidden gem of the Eastern Cape, Oldenburgia.

📆: 24th October 2026
📍: Hoërskool P.J. Olivier, cnr Robinson & Somerset, Makhanda/Grahamstown

Online entries opening soon.

01/03/2026

📍SAVE THE DATE ⛰️

Oldenburgia Trail Run presented by Get Out and Run Trail Runs is back!

📆: 24th October 2026
📍: Hoërskool P.J. Olivier, cnr Robinson & Somerset, Makhanda/Grahamstown

Online entries opening soon.

Address

Robinson Road
Grahamstown
6140

Telephone

+27726090966

Website

https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/oldenburgia-trail-run/

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