uMngeni River Run 2026

Gear up for the 14th edition of the uMngeni River Run — a pure trail running adventure set in the heart of the uMngeni Valley.

After 13 memorable years at the WESSA uMngeni Valley property, the event enters an exciting new chapter at the iconic Faulklands Farm. While the venue may have changed, the spirit of the uMngeni River Run remains the same: a no-frills celebration of raw trail running in spectacular natural surroundings.

Choose between two ultra-distance options — 50km or 75km — and experience the magic of winding trails through open farmland, acacia-dotted grasslands, rugged valley bushveld, and alongside the majestic uMngeni River. The routes link dirt roads, jeep tracks, flowing singletrack, and refreshing river crossings, delivering an authentic trail running experience from start to finish.

As the trails descend from the valley rim toward the river below, runners are rewarded with rolling hills, dramatic cliffs, distant views of the iconic PMB Table Mountain, abundant birdlife, and the untamed beauty of one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most spectacular landscapes.

Come for the challenge, stay for the exhilaration.