Grootvadersbosch Trail Run

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Grootvadersbosch Trail Run

Heidelberg, Western Cape, South Africa

13 Feb 2027

Confirmed Open

A limited-entry trail run in Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve near Heidelberg, with a 30km mountain run and a 14km trail run through indigenous forest.

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About

The Grootvadersbosch Trail Run is organised by Quantum Adventures inside Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve near Heidelberg in the Western Cape. The 30km mountain run climbs about 1,700m through the Boosmansbos wilderness and the 14km climbs about 820m through indigenous forest. Entries are limited to 120, pre-entry only, and a compulsory kit check applies.

Distances

Name Distance Gain Loss Vert / km Min altitude Max altitude Start Start location Finish Course Cutoff Terrain Technicality Aid stations Badges Entry fee
30km Mountain Trail Run 30 km 1,700 m — 56.7 m/km — — 13 Feb 2027 Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve — — Mountain — — — —
14km Trail Run 14 km 820 m — 58.6 m/km — — 13 Feb 2027 Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve — — Forest — — — —
30km Mountain Trail Run terrain notes

Mountain trails through Boosmansbos. Over 18s only.

14km Trail Run terrain notes

Indigenous forest and lower mountain trails.

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Notes

Pre-entry only. Entries close 7 February 2027 or when the 120 entry limit is reached.

Last verified 14 Nov 2026

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