The Oldenburgia Trail Run

The Oldenburgia Trail Run 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: https://getoutandrun.co.za/oldenburgia-trailrun/

📍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).

👀 Mystery merch is coming…Long sleeve A or short sleeve B — which one gets your vote? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️These lightweight running ...
04/09/2026

👀 Mystery merch is coming…

Long sleeve A or short sleeve B — which one gets your vote? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

These lightweight running shirts will be up for grabs on race day, with a few lucky athletes snagging one as a prize too 😉⛰️

Comment below: A or B?

SETTING THE SCENE 🌄From golden sunrise light to rolling hills, this route is guaranteed to satisfy every trail craving.E...
03/09/2026

SETTING THE SCENE 🌄

From golden sunrise light to rolling hills, this route is guaranteed to satisfy every trail craving.

Expect flowing singletrack, steep descents, and tough technical climbs—all rewarded with breathtaking views across the Oldenburgia mountain range and the historic city of Makhanda.

A unique, untamed Eastern Cape trail gem.

We can’t wait to share it with you.

🏃Oldenburgia Trail Run
📅 24 October 2026
📍 Makhanda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape

Choose your challenge:
🏅 3km | 8km | 17km | 30km | 50km

🎟️ Enter online: https://getoutandrun.co.za/oldenburgia-trailrun/

📸 Joshua Thorburn

Race day is getting closer ⛰️Do the Oldenburgia mountain views get better than this? One way to find out👀Over the coming...
02/09/2026

Race day is getting closer ⛰️

Do the Oldenburgia mountain views get better than this? One way to find out👀

Over the coming weeks we’ll be giving you a behind the scenes look at the course, our nutrition partner, compulsory kit, and all the little things you need to know before race day.

🏃 Oldenburgia Trail Run
📅 24 October 2026
📍 Makhanda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape
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Choose your challenge:
🏅 3km | 8km | 17km | 30km | 50km

🎟️ Enter online: https://getoutandrun.co.za/oldenburgia-trailrun/

📸: Joshua Burnett Thorburn

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ATHLETE FEATURE | 50KM Meet Shale Biggs From mountain biking to adventure racing to trail running. Shale is the definit...
30/08/2026

ATHLETE FEATURE | 50KM

Meet Shale Biggs

From mountain biking to adventure racing to trail running. Shale is the definition of a true adventurer. Let’s throw in being a dedicated Mom of 3 too! Tough, humble and always up for the next challenge.

Shale’s highlights (to name a few) include:
🇿🇦 Representing South Africa at the 2023 & 2024 Adventure Racing World Championships
🥈3rd overall & 2nd female at the 2026 merrell Hobbit 90km
🏝️ Set the Wildcoast crossing FKT (125km!) with her team-mate, Liam Victor.

We’re so excited to welcome Shale to the Oldenburgia Trail Run 50km on 24th October 2026.

🏃 Oldenburgia Trail Run
📅 24 October 2026
📍 Makhanda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape

Choose your challenge:
🏅 3km | 8km | 17km | 30km | 50km

🎟️ Enter online: https://getoutandrun.co.za/oldenburgia-trailrun/

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We’ve been up to something 👀📸What a beautiful sunrise over Makhanda this morning 🙌With the Oldenburgia Trail Run less th...
29/08/2026

We’ve been up to something 👀📸

What a beautiful sunrise over Makhanda this morning 🙌

With the Oldenburgia Trail Run less than 2 months away, now is perfect the time to get those quality long runs in, start practising your fuelling and getting used to running with the compulsory kit.

Did someone say… 2 months to race day?! 🤩The team from Get Out and Run Trail Runs are working hard behind the scenes 👀⛰️...
24/08/2026

Did someone say… 2 months to race day?! 🤩

The team from Get Out and Run Trail Runs are working hard behind the scenes 👀⛰️.

Now is the perfect time to start your GBS Oldenburgia training block 💪.

Keep your eyes pealed for some exciting updates coming soon!

📅 24 October 2026
📍 Makhanda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape
🏃 3 km | 8 km | 17 km | 30 km | 50 km

Enter Online: https://getoutandrun.co.za/oldenburgia-trailrun/

We had some of the local Sole Sisters check out the routes today - What. A. Place. 😍 Thanks for the great pictures🤩
01/08/2026

We had some of the local Sole Sisters check out the routes today - What. A. Place. 😍

Thanks for the great pictures🤩

💖 Our first 50km athlete announcement is here! 📣If you've spent any time on the trails, chances are you've spotted a fla...
23/07/2026

💖 Our first 50km athlete announcement is here! 📣

If you've spent any time on the trails, chances are you've spotted a flash of sparkly pink. 💗

We're excited to welcome Michael John Webb, better known as The Pink Fairy, to the Oldenburgia Trail Run 50km!

Mike and his wife have become much-loved members of the South African trail running community. Whether they're sweeping epic endurance races, volunteering behind the scenes, or adding a little extra colour and fun to events, they're always making a positive impact.

Beyond the trails, The Pink Fairy is dedicated to supporting animal welfare and children's charities through their incredible work.

If you'd like to learn more about their mission, visit 👉 www.pinkfairycares.co.za

We can't wait to welcome Mike to Makhanda this October! 💕

📣 Stay tuned for some more athlete announcements over the coming weeks 👀

🏃 Oldenburgia Trail Run
📅 24 October 2026
📍 Makhanda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape

Choose your challenge:
🏅 3km | 8km | 17km | 30km | 50km

🎟️ Enter online: https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/oldenburgia-trail-run/
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GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon

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