Trail Running
by KZN Trail Running
Eston Trail Run 2026
Sun 30 Aug 2026
Eston, KwaZulu-Natal
3 races
7–19.4 km
Date
30 Aug 2026
Registration
Closed
Races
3 races
from R150
Available Races
7km
7km
Starts 08:00
R150.00
Distance
6.95 km
Elevation gain
122 m
Elevation loss
122 m
10km
10.1km
Starts 07:30
R200.00
20km
19.4km
Starts 07:00
R250.00
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About this event
Take part in the Eston Trail Run, held on the final day of the Eston Show, a celebrated agricultural event running for over 50 years. Runners can enjoy the best of both worlds: the excitement of the show and the beauty of the trails.
Starting bright and early before the show opens, participants head into the Tala Game Reserve, a sprawling 3,000-hectare reserve. The terrain is beginner-friendly yet incredibly scenic, offering a rare chance to spot wildlife such as giraffe, blou wildebeest, kudu, impala, waterbuck, and even the protected black rhinos. The trails also showcase the reserve’s diverse bird and plant life, making this run a truly unique outdoor experience.
After the run, runners return to the Eston Showgrounds to explore the festival, which includes a farmers’ craft market, diverse local food stalls, and an expansive kids’ funzone for little ones to enjoy. Entry to the show is included with your running ticket. Prize-giving follows, celebrating the achievements of all participants and offering a warm, festive atmosphere among the many stalls.
The Eston Trail Run is your perfect opportunity to combine a love of trail running with the fun and festivities of one of the region’s most iconic events.
Race entry includes entry into the Eston Show.
Spectators:
Adults R70
U18s R50
U12 Free
Parking: R20 / vehicle
Starting bright and early before the show opens, participants head into the Tala Game Reserve, a sprawling 3,000-hectare reserve. The terrain is beginner-friendly yet incredibly scenic, offering a rare chance to spot wildlife such as giraffe, blou wildebeest, kudu, impala, waterbuck, and even the protected black rhinos. The trails also showcase the reserve’s diverse bird and plant life, making this run a truly unique outdoor experience.
After the run, runners return to the Eston Showgrounds to explore the festival, which includes a farmers’ craft market, diverse local food stalls, and an expansive kids’ funzone for little ones to enjoy. Entry to the show is included with your running ticket. Prize-giving follows, celebrating the achievements of all participants and offering a warm, festive atmosphere among the many stalls.
The Eston Trail Run is your perfect opportunity to combine a love of trail running with the fun and festivities of one of the region’s most iconic events.
Race entry includes entry into the Eston Show.
Spectators:
Adults R70
U18s R50
U12 Free
Parking: R20 / vehicle
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