The Oxpecker Trail Run

The Oxpecker Trail Run Africa’s favourite two-day trail run, every May near Winterton in the Central Drakensberg!
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2027 TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT 🐦We warned you, things happen fast around here. 💨😆 We can’t wait to see all our Peckers next y...
01/09/2026

2027 TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT 🐦
We warned you, things happen fast around here. 💨😆

We can’t wait to see all our Peckers next year!!! 🥳🇿🇦

31/08/2026

Set your alarms peckers ‼️ ⏰ It’s almost time to join the 2027 flock, 2027 entries open TOMORROW. 🥳

@ 6AM for 2026 participants 🔔
@ 7AM to the rest of the flock ⏰

Teachers carry our communities on their backs - so we’re carrying 10 of them all the way to the Oxpecker finish line! 🏃‍...
31/08/2026

Teachers carry our communities on their backs - so we’re carrying 10 of them all the way to the Oxpecker finish line! 🏃‍♀️🍎

We’re giving 10 well-deserved entries exclusively to government school teachers who need a break from the classroom and a weekend on our trails.

How to get involved:
If you’re a teacher: Email your proof of government employment to [email protected] to claim your spot.

Know an amazing teacher? Tag them in the comments below and tell us why they deserve a break! One tagger will also win a piece of Oxpecker merch just for nominating an inspiring educator. 🍏

First 10 verified emails get the spots. Go, go, go! 👇

There is no winner. 👋 Two difference experiences, both making epic memories. 🪩 🏃‍♀️ Which weekend will we see you at thi...
27/08/2026

There is no winner. 👋
Two difference experiences, both making epic memories. 🪩 🏃‍♀️
Which weekend will we see you at this year? 🥳

In proper South African gees, the 2027 theme is ... 🥁 BOKSPECKER. 🇿🇦 🏆 Consider this the warm-up jol 🪩 Many kilometres...
26/08/2026

In proper South African gees, the 2027 theme is ... 🥁 BOKSPECKER. 🇿🇦 🏆

Consider this the warm-up jol 🪩 Many kilometres of green and gold before the rest of the country has even started painting their faces... because the Webb Ellis is coming home for a 5th time, and we'd like it on record that we said so first. 👀

We have curated something special for you to add to your cart when entries open... you might want to scroll riiiight to the final slide. 😉

Small bird, big Bok Jersey energy. 🥳
Start planning the outfit. 🏉
Entries open 1 September. ⏰

Hands up 🙌 if your running 🥳 7 days until entries open. 🪶Entries open: 1 September 🔔
25/08/2026

Hands up 🙌 if your running 🥳
7 days until entries open. 🪶

Entries open: 1 September 🔔

Right, Peckers. Eyes up. 👀 📣 The 2027 theme is locked in, printed, and sitting in a box we're not allowed to open yet. 📦...
24/08/2026

Right, Peckers. Eyes up. 👀 📣

The 2027 theme is locked in, printed, and sitting in a box we're not allowed to open yet. 📦 🤫 Think you can guess it? Drop it in the comments and tag the friend who'll be raiding a dress-up shop with you. 🥳

Best guess wins a FREE entry, plus something to make sure you arrive dressed to theme. 🪩

Six ways to sleep at the Oxpecker ⛺️ From a mattress on the floor to a tent with an en-suite and an electric blanket. 💅 ...
24/08/2026

Six ways to sleep at the Oxpecker ⛺️ From a mattress on the floor to a tent with an en-suite and an electric blanket. 💅 Pick what works for your budget! All canvas tents ☝️

Every one of them is up, ready and waiting for your arrival. You bring the legs, we bring the rest. Add your tent at checkout under [Tickets] → [Add Ons]. ⛺

Get those fingers ready - first come, first serve⏳

Entries open: 1 September
@ 6AM for 2026 participants 🔔
@ 7AM to the rest of the flock ⏰


4 Weekends | 1 Oxpecker. 🥳 🏃 THE OXPECKER TRAIL MARATHON: 16 — 18 April 42km or 21km. Champagne, cake, and a tube down t...
14/08/2026

4 Weekends | 1 Oxpecker. 🥳

🏃 THE OXPECKER TRAIL MARATHON: 16 — 18 April 42km or 21km. Champagne, cake, and a tube down the river to the finish.

💛 THE YELLOW-BILLED: 30 April — 2 May | 21km Saturday, 15km Sunday. 🙌

❤️ THE RED-BILLED: 7–9 May | Different dates, same trails, same food, same jol. ✌️

🌍 THE AFRICAN: 14–16 May | Identical to the above, plus prize money. 💸

All weekends are exactly the same event. 🪩 Pick the one that fits your diary 😉

Entries open 1 September 2026.

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Central Drakensberg
Winterton
3340

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