Hermanus Trail Run
Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa
26–28 Feb 2027
Two-day trail weekend in Hermanus: mountain fynbos trails in Fernkloof Nature Reserve on day one and an 18 km Walker Bay beach run on day two.
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The Hermanus Trail Run is a two-day trail running weekend that pairs the mountains and the ocean. Day 1 is in Fernkloof Nature Reserve, with flowing singletrack, technical climbs, fynbos and views over Walker Bay, in 15 km, 25 km and 35 km options. Day 2 is an 18 km linear beach run along the Walker Bay shoreline.
Runners can enter a single day or a weekend combo (35 km plus 18 km, 25 km plus 18 km or 15 km plus 18 km). Entry includes a race number, conservation fee, medical support, a fully marked route with an AllTrails link, marshals, photography, timing, a race garment and a finisher's medal.
The event is organised by Energy Events, the team behind the Cederberg Traverse, and is capped at about 350 participants. Recommended kit includes 1.5 litres of water, a windbreaker, a space blanket and a charged phone.
Distances
| Name | Distance | Gain | Loss | Vert / km | Min altitude | Max altitude | Start | Start location | Finish | Course | Cutoff | Terrain | Technicality | Aid stations | Badges | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 km Trail Run (Day 1) | 35 km | 1,500 m | — | 42.9 m/km | — | — | 27 Feb 2027 06:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Fernkloof Nature Reserve | Fernkloof Nature Reserve | Loop | — | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| 25 km Trail Run (Day 1) | 25 km | 1,390 m | — | 55.6 m/km | — | — | 27 Feb 2027 07:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Fernkloof Nature Reserve | Fernkloof Nature Reserve | Loop | — | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| 18 km Walker Bay Beach Run (Day 2) | 18 km | 30 m | — | 1.7 m/km | — | — | 28 Feb 2027 07:30 Africa/Johannesburg | Hermanus | Hermanus | Point to point | — | Coastal | — | — | — | — |
| 15 km Trail Run (Day 1) | 15 km | 790 m | — | 52.7 m/km | — | — | 27 Feb 2027 09:00 Africa/Johannesburg | Fernkloof Nature Reserve | Fernkloof Nature Reserve | Loop | — | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
35 km Trail Run (Day 1) terrain notes
Mountain fynbos trails with flowing singletrack, technical climbs and views over Walker Bay. Four refuel stations.
25 km Trail Run (Day 1) terrain notes
Fernkloof mountain trails with technical climbs and ocean views. Three refuel stations.
18 km Walker Bay Beach Run (Day 2) terrain notes
Fast, scenic linear run along the Hermanus shoreline on wide open beaches. Two refuel stations.
15 km Trail Run (Day 1) terrain notes
Shorter Fernkloof route on fynbos singletrack. Two refuel stations.
Registration
- Status
- Open
Links
Notes
Day 1 is Saturday 27 February at Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Day 2 is Sunday 28 February along the Walker Bay shoreline. Entries opened 1 August 2026. Single-race fees are R1,200 (35 km), R1,000 (25 km) and R650 (15 km and 18 km). Combos are R1,750 (35 km plus 18 km), and R1,400 to R1,500 (25 km plus 18 km), R1,100 to R1,200 (15 km plus 18 km).