From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find hardloop (running), stap (walking), and ultra events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Sun, Feb 22, 2026
5k 10k Half Marathon Marathon Run
Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaSun, Mar 15, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Experience the untamed beauty of trail running at the Bisley Trail Run. Just outside Pietermaritzburg, the Bisley Nature Reserve offers a unique trail running experience through open grasslands and rugged thornveld, with wildlife encounters and expansive views. Runners can choose from multiple course distances while enjoying the natural beauty of the area.
Run Trail
Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal, 3201, South AfricaEvery Saturday at 8:00 AM
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
5k parkrun Run Walk
Campsdrift / Natal Canoe Club, Park Drive, Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal, 3200, South AfricaEvery Saturday at 8:00 AM
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
5k parkrun Run Walk
settlers park erf, 1883 Townbush Road, Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaSun, Apr 26, 2026
Run Trail Ultra
Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaSun, Jun 14, 2026
89k Marathon Run
279 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaSun, Feb 21, 2027
Get your sneakers ready 🏃♂️! The Capital City42 event awaits you in Pietermaritzburg, the birthplace of the running experience. Whether you're a marathon enthusiast or prefer shorter races with distances of 5 km, 10 km, or the half-marathon, there is a race for you. And the best part? Running for a charitable cause will give you wings.
5k 10k Half Marathon Marathon Run
Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa