2 Day Trail Run

THROUGH THE HEART OF THE KAROO

Run The Karoo entails a weekend of trail running in the heart of the Karoo from 04-05 April 2026! Experience authentic Karoo hospitality with braais, fresh farm bread, condensed milk coffee, koeksisters & craft beer amidst picturesque sunsets. You will also have the pleasure of enjoying live entertainment on both evenings! Run the Karoo is not about crossing the finish line as quickly as possible but rather about a running experience like no other. *Walkers welcome!

4 - 5 APRIL 2026

Karoo Inspired

EVENT MERCHANDISE

All Goodie Bags will be packed to the brim featuring custom-designed Run The Karoo “SOX”, a Kakiebos T-shirt, and a “KOPPI” enamel mug! Early bird entries can look forward to receiving a unique 10-year-special-edition merchandise item! Make sure to add the new exclusive custom designed Run the Karoo running wear at checkout!

10 YEARS OF KAROO RUNNING

2026 will be our 10th edition of Run the Karoo! Starting out with only 40 runners in 2016 until today where it is a limited 350-runner event and many participants’ yearly bucket list affair.

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The food, the gees, the hospitality and the routes are breathtaking. Must do Run for any adventurer.

What an awesome experience from start to end. Incredibly well run and worth every cent. We will fo it again. Going to book all their events. Highly recommended.

Bucket list experience that ticks all the boxes! Highly recommended Brilliant vibe, awesome goodies bags, delicious food & top notch friendly staff. Trails are epic too! Thank you team Urban Goat for putting on such an awesome event.