Experience Coastal Trail Running At It’s Best!

Following the route of one of South Africa’s most spectacular coastal trails, the Alexandria Trail Run is sure to provide an unforgettable trail running experience to every runner that takes part.

Ordinarily reserved for a maximum of 12 persons at any one time, this is a unique opportunity to be among a select group of people lucky enough to experience running on one of South Africa’s hidden trail treasures.

Set in the coastal Woody Cape section of the Addo Elephant National Park, this bucket-list trail run takes you from twisting singletrack through lush dune forests to the vast, windswept sands of the Alexandria dune field.

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18 July 2026

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Race Weekend Itinerary

Fri 17th - Sat 18th July

Friday 17th

Live Adventure crew on site.

Saturday 18th

05:00 - 05:50
52 Km race registration at Woody Cape SANParks Offices.

Collect your race pack, which will include your race number.

Mandatory kit inspection will also take place here, so please ensure you bring your race vest/pack with all required items. You will not be allowed to start the race without these.

05:50
52 Km race briefing at Woody Cape SANParks Offices

06:00
52 Km race start - Woody Cape SANParks Offices

06:00 - 06:50
39 Km race registration at Woody Cape SANParks Offices.

Collect your race pack, which will include your race number.

Mandatory kit inspection will also take place here, so please ensure you bring your race vest/pack with all required items. You will not be allowed to start the race without these.

06:50
39 Km race briefing at Woody Cape SANParks Offices

07:00
39 Km race start - Woody Cape SANParks Offices

07:00 - 07:50
14 Km race registration at Woody Cape SANParks Offices.

Collect your race pack, which will include your race number.

Random kit inspection will also take place here, so please ensure you bring your race vest/pack with all required items. You will not be allowed to start the race without these.

07:50
14 Km race briefing at Woody Cape SANParks Offices

08:00
14 Km race start - Woody Cape SANParks Offices

08:00 - 08:50
8 Km race registration at Woody Cape SANParks Offices.

Collect your race pack, which will include your race number.

Random kit inspection will also take place here, so please ensure you bring your race vest/pack with all required items. You will not be allowed to start the race without these.

08:50
8 Km race briefing at Woody Cape SANParks Offices

09:00
8 Km race start - Woody Cape SANParks Offices

11:00
Podium Prizegiving 8km & 14km

12:00
Final Cutoff 8 Km & 14 Km

14:00
Podium Prizegiving 39km & 52km (assuming all top 3 are in for both races)

15:00
CP Delta Cutoff - 39km

16:00
CP Delta Cutoff - 52km

17:00
Final Cutoff 39 Km

18:00
Final Cutoff 52 Km

 

52 Km ULTRA Trail Run

52 Km Route & Profile

Course Record Ladies

05:55:22

Nadia Jooste

2021

Course Record Men

04:55:47

Mvuyisi Gcogco

2021

Kilometres

Hours

Checkpoints

+ M

Total Climbing

- M

Total Descent

52 Km Required Gear

ALL runners MUST carry:

  • a cup
  • a whistle
  • a space blanket
  • a torch/headlamp
  • a windproof outer shell
  • a buff (to protect against flying sand on the dunes)
  • a hydration pack (min. 1.5l) which can be refilled at the water points

Kit check will be done at race registration.

Shop at Naked Running or Trailbusters to get all your required gear.

52 Km Recommended Gear

In addition to the required gear, we recommend that all runners carry the following items:

  • sunblock
  • sunglasses (to help protect against glare and flying sand on the dunes)
  • cap
  • basic medical kit
  • strapping

52 Km Race Rules

  • 52 km entrants must be 18 years or older.
  • All 52 km runners must register between 05h00 and 05h50 on race day.
  • Entries for the 52km race are ONLINE ONLY, and close at midnight on Sunday 12th July
  • There will be NO ON THE DAY ENTRIES for the 52km.
  • Race briefing will take place at 05h55
  • Race starts at 06h00
  • Runners have 12 hours to complete the course, with the final cutoff being at 18h00
  • There will be 4 water points / checkpoints along the route.
  • There is a time cutoff at CP Delta (your last checkpoint) at 16h00. If you don't make this, you will be pulled from the race.
  • Be advised that while this is a spectacularly beautiful trail, it is still quite a challenging route. ALL runners MUST carry a cup, whistle, space blanket, windproof outer shell, buff (to protect against flying sand on the dunes) and a hydration pack (min. 1.5l) which can be refilled at the water points.
  • This is a green race so no litter will be tolerated. Please discard any wrappers/ papers at the checkpoints.
  • NOTE: We support the run clean movement, so no cups will be provided at the water points!
  • The route follows the Alexandria Hiking Trail which is marked, and there will be a sweeper ensuring everyone gets through the course.
  • Prizegiving will be at 14h00
  • Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female runners.

39 Km Trail Run

39 Km Route & Profile

Course Record Ladies

04:02:03

Annalise Scholtz

2018

Course Record Men

03:19:43

Mvuyisi Gcogco

2018

Kilometres

Hours

Checkpoints

+ M

Total Climbing

- M

Total Descent

39 Km Required Gear

ALL runners MUST carry:

  • a cup
  • a whistle
  • a space blanket
  • a torch/headlamp
  • a windproof outer shell
  • a buff (to protect against flying sand on the dunes)
  • a hydration pack (min. 1.5l) which can be refilled at the water points

Kit check will be done at race registration.

Shop at Naked Running or Trailbusters to get all your required gear.

39 Km Recommended Gear

In addition to the required gear, we recommend that all runners carry the following items:

  • sunblock
  • sunglasses (to help protect against glare and flying sand on the dunes)
  • cap
  • basic medical kit
  • strapping

39 Km Race Rules

  • 39 km entrants must be 18 years or older.
  • All 39 km runners must register between 06h00 and 06h50 on race day.
  • Entries for the 39km race are ONLINE ONLY, and close at midnight on Sunday 12th July.
  • There will be NO ON THE DAY ENTRIES for the 39km.
  • Race briefing will take place at 06h55
  • Race starts at 07h00
  • Runners have 10 hours to complete the course, with the final cutoff being at 17h00
  • There will be 3 water points / checkpoints along the route.
  • There is a time cutoff at CP Delta (your last checkpoint) at 15h00. If you don't make this, you will be pulled from the race.
  • Be advised that while this is a spectacularly beautiful trail, it is still quite a challenging route. ALL runners MUST carry a cup, whistle, space blanket, windproof outer shell, buff (to protect against flying sand on the dunes) and a hydration pack (min. 1.5l) which can be refilled at the water points.
  • This is a green race so no litter will be tolerated. Please discard any wrappers/ papers at the checkpoints.
  • NOTE: We support the run clean movement, so no cups will be provided at the water points!
  • The route follows the Alexandria Hiking Trail which is marked, and there will be a sweeper ensuring everyone gets through the course.
  • Prizegiving will be at 14h00
  • Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female runners.

14 Km Trail Run

14 Km Route & Profile

Course Record Ladies

01:09:56

Rebecca Jordaan

2021

Course Record Men

01:03:35

Lebo Senti

2018

Kilometres

Hours

Checkpoints

+ M

Total Climbing

- M

Total Descent

14 Km Required Gear

ALL runners MUST carry:

  • a cup
  • a whistle
  • a space blanket
  • a windproof outer shell
  • a hydration pack (min. 1.5l) which can be refilled at the water point

Random kit checks will be done at race registration.

Shop at Naked Running or Trailbusters to get all your required gear.

14 Km Recommended Gear

In addition to the required gear, we recommend that all runners carry the following items:

  • sunblock
  • cap
  • basic medical kit
  • strapping

14 Km Race Rules

  • There is no age restriction for the 14km, but children younger than 10 years must be accompanied by an adult.
  • All 14 km runners must register between 07h00 and 07h50 on race day.
  • Online entries close at midnight on Sunday 12th July.
  • Late entries will be accepted on the day. A late entry fee of R50 will be charged.
  • Race briefing will take place at 07h55
  • Race starts at 08h00
  • Runners have 4 hours to complete the course, with the final cutoff being at 12h00
  • There will be 1 water points / checkpoints along the route.
  • This is a green race so no litter will be tolerated. Please discard any wrappers/ papers at the checkpoints.
  • NOTE: We support the run clean movement, so no cups will be provided at the water points!
  • The route is marked, and there will be a sweeper ensuring everyone gets through the course.
  • Prizegiving will be at 11h00
  • Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female runners.

8 Km Trail Run

8 Km Route & Profile

Course Record Ladies

00:56:16

Joanne Hoyle

2021

Course Record Men

00:43:31

Oscar Hapgood

2021

Kilometres

Hours

Checkpoints

+ M

Total Climbing

- M

Total Descent

8 Km Required Gear

ALL runners MUST carry:

  • a cup
  • a whistle
  • a space blanket
  • a windproof outer shell
  • a hydration pack (min. 1.5l) which can be refilled at the water point

Random kit checks will be done at race registration.

Shop at Naked Running or Trailbusters to get all your required gear.

8 Km Recommended Gear

In addition to the required gear, we recommend that all runners carry the following items:

  • sunblock
  • cap
  • basic medical kit
  • strapping

8 Km Race Rules

  • There is no age restriction for the 8 km, but children younger than 10 years must be accompanied by an adult.
  • All 8 km runners must register between 08h00 and 08h50 on race day.
  • Online entries close at midnight on Sunday 12th July.
  • Late entries will be accepted on the day. A late entry fee of R50 will be charged.
  • Race briefing will take place at 08h55
  • Race starts at 09h00
  • Runners have 3 hours to complete the course, with the final cutoff being at 12h00
  • There will be 1 water points / checkpoints along the route.
  • This is a green race so no litter will be tolerated. Please discard any wrappers/ papers at the checkpoints.
  • NOTE: We support the run clean movement, so no cups will be provided at the water points!
  • The route is marked, and there will be a sweeper ensuring everyone gets through the course.
  • Prizegiving will be at 11h00
  • Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female runners.

Choose Your Alexandria Trail Adventure

Choose your race option below.

Entries are limited: 52km (50 entries) | 39km (50 entries) | 14km (100 entries) | 8km (100 entries)

All entries include the SANParks event fee (R130), a donation to the SANParks Honorary Rangers (R50), a finisher drink, a finisher meal and a race medal.

All online entries will receive a commemorative item.

Online entries close at midnight on Sunday 12th July 2026.

52 Km Ultra Trail
Standard Entry
R 850
limited entries
Your Entry Includes:
  • Race Bib
  • Commemorative Item
  • Race Nutrition & Water
  • Medical Support
  • Finisher Medal
  • Finisher Meal
  • SANParks Event Fee
  • Donation to SANParks Honorary Rangers Woody Cape
ENTER HERE
39 Km Trail Run
Standard Entry
R 650
limited entries
Your Entry Includes:
  • Race Bib
  • Commemorative Item
  • Race Nutrition & Water
  • Medical Support
  • Finisher Medal
  • Finisher Meal
  • SANParks Event Fee
  • Donation to SANParks Honorary Rangers Woody Cape
ENTER HERE
14 Km Trail Run
Standard Entry
R 450
limited entries
Your Entry Includes:
  • Race Bib
  • Commemorative Item
  • Race Nutrition & Water
  • Medical Support
  • Finisher Medal
  • Finisher Meal
  • SANParks Event Fee
  • Donation to SANParks Honorary Rangers Woody Cape
ENTER HERE
8 Km Trail Run
Standard Entry
R 350
limited entries
Your Entry Includes:
  • Race Bib
  • Commemorative Item
  • Race Nutrition & Water
  • Medical Support
  • Finisher Medal
  • Finisher Meal
  • SANParks Event Fee
  • Donation to SANParks Honorary Rangers Woody Cape
ENTER HERE

Cancellations, deferrals and substitutions

We know things don’t always pan out as planned. Sometimes life just gets in the way. As a result we have the following policies in place:

Any entry cancelled before June 30 2026 will get a 75% refund.
Any entry cancelled between July 1 & July 7 2026 will get a 50% refund.
Any entry cancelled after July 7 will forfeit the full entry fee.

Alternatively, instead of cancelling, your entry can also be deferred to 2027.

Any deferrals will incur the price difference between the 2026 and 2027 entry fees, along with a R200 deferral fee.

Substitutions will be allowed up to July 7 2026. All substitutions will incur a R150 substitution fee.

Race Postponement

In the event we have to postpone the race for any reason, all entries will be carried over to the new date.
Should you not be able to make the new date, you will be entitled to receive a 75% refund, or a free deferral to the 2027 race.

Accommodation Options

Camping is available at Ocean View Campsites. Please contact Dave on 082 573 3660 to book a campsite.

Camping and chalets are available at Wild Woody Cape. Please visit https://www.wildwoodycape.com/ to book.

Alternative Accommodation Options

AirBNB Options in Alexandria & Cannon Rocks

Kenton Accommodation Options visit http://www.kenton.co.za

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Directions

Directions to race village / start

The map below will give you directions to the race village at the Woody Cape SANParks offices.

Directions to Wild Woody Cape Lodge & Camping

The map below will give you directions to Wild Woody Cape

Results

Click the relevant links below to download the results.

2025

Alexandria Trail Run 2025 Results - [Download]

2024

Alexandria Trail Run 2024 Results - [Download]

2022

Alexandria Trail Run 2022 Results - [Download]

2021

Alexandria Trail Run 2021 Results - [Download]

2019

Alexandria Trail Run 2019 Results - [Download]

2018

7km Ladies - [Download] | 7km Men [Download]

14km Ladies - [Download] | 14km Men - [Download]

39km Ladies - [Download] | 39km Men - [Download]

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