KZN Trail Running (via Racepass)
Ingeli Mountain Marathon
Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
25 Jul 2026
Mountain trail race at ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest on the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape border with a 40 km marathon and 19, 10 and 6 km options.
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The Ingeli Mountain Marathon is a KZN Trail Running event at the ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest near Kokstad, on the border of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. The 40 km marathon climbs about 2,000 m and reaches one of the highest points on Ingeli Mountain.
The route runs through winding forest singletrack, rugged mountain ascents, dirt jeep trails and open grassy paths, past wetlands and streams with wide views. Strong climbing and descending skills are needed on the marathon.
Three shorter courses of 19, 10 and 6 km share the mountain, with one to three aid stations each. Starts are staggered from 06:00 for the marathon to 07:45 for the 6 km. Only the marathon has compulsory kit.
Distances
| Name | Distance | Gain | Loss | Vert / km | Min altitude | Max altitude | Start | Start location | Finish | Course | Cutoff | Terrain | Technicality | Aid stations | Badges | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingeli Marathon | 40 km | 2,008 m | — | 50.2 m/km | — | — | 25 Jul 2026 06:00 Africa/Johannesburg | ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest, Kokstad | ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest, Kokstad | Loop | — | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| Long Course | 19 km | 967 m | — | 50.9 m/km | — | — | 25 Jul 2026 07:00 Africa/Johannesburg | ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest, Kokstad | ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest, Kokstad | Loop | — | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| Medium Course | 10 km | 523 m | — | 52.3 m/km | — | — | 25 Jul 2026 07:30 Africa/Johannesburg | ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest, Kokstad | ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest, Kokstad | Loop | — | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| Short Course | 6 km | 310 m | — | 51.7 m/km | — | — | 25 Jul 2026 07:45 Africa/Johannesburg | ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest, Kokstad | ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest, Kokstad | Loop | — | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
Ingeli Marathon terrain notes
Winding forest singletrack, rugged mountain ascents, dirt jeep trails and open grassy paths. Reaches one of the highest points on Ingeli Mountain. Four aid stations. Compulsory kit: charged phone, waterproof jacket, 200 Cal food reserve, 1 L hydration, emergency blanket, whistle and basic first aid.
Long Course terrain notes
Forest singletrack and mountain trails on Ingeli Mountain. Three aid stations. No compulsory kit, charged phone recommended.
Medium Course terrain notes
Forest singletrack and mountain trails. Two aid stations. No compulsory kit, charged phone recommended.
Short Course terrain notes
Short forest and grassland route. One aid station. No compulsory kit, charged phone recommended.
Registration
- Status
- Closed
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Notes
Starts: 40 km 06:00, 19 km 07:00, 10 km 07:30, 6 km 07:45. A 2027 date has not been announced.