Cape Cobra Trail Marathon

Every race has a story. Ours has just begun, and we plan to capture it all.

From now until race day, we’ll be dropping a new episode every week, taking you behind the scenes and introducing you to the athletes, artists, conservationists, volunteers, partners and personalities who make Cape Cobra what it is.

We’ve front-loaded a few episodes to get you started, with many more stories still to come.

By the time you stand on the start line you will be a part of the pulse. You’ll know the runner beside you. You’ll know the face behind the sponsor’s banner overhead. You’ll know the people protecting the trails beneath your feet. And when you cross the finish line, it won’t feel like the end of a race, it’ll feel like celebrating with a family.

Welcome to The Cobra Channel.
Stories from the Wild. 🐍

Link in bio 📹 capecobratrail.com/cobra-channel-live

THE COBRA CREW SHAKEDOWN RETURNS. 🐍

You asked. We listened.

Round up your crew of three (mixed gender) choose your distance and take on the mountain together.

This year, we’ve teamed up with YETI ❄️

Built for the outdoors and trusted by adventurers around the world, YETI has earned a reputation for making premium coolers and drinkware that perform when it matters most. Tough. Timeless. Ready for anything.

And the prizes?
Let’s just say... they’re worth running for.

Want to get your hands on the gear before race day?
Check out 👀 and come through to our recce runs, where you’ll be able to check out the YETI cooler range in person. While you’re there, they’ll be doing the important job...

🍺 Keeping the Jack Black Brewing Co. ice cold.

Crew entries are open. Pick a Cobra worthy name and submit your team and distance of choice to [email protected].

Entries close on 1 September. Get bit! 🐍

Everyone deserves a chance to feel the bite 🐍

Introducing The Vineyard Labyrinth – our shortest strike.

10km | 411m of climbing through Constantia vineyards, fynbos and flowing singletrack. It’s the perfect entry into trail running, or a chance for experienced runners to empty the tank over a fast, hard effort.

This isn’t an easy option. It’s a venomous race with a proper challenge.

Entries are limited, so if the longer distances aren’t for you, this is your chance to join the Cobra party, support your mates out on course and be part of a brand-new event on the South African trail calendar.

🐍 The reckoning starts here.

We’re officially a UTMB Index race. 🐍🏔️

This has always been about more than just race day, it’s about contributing to the growth and professionalisation of trail running in South Africa and aligning our events with global standards.

A UTMB Index race means that every finisher’s result is validated through the UTMB system. After the race, we submit verified results and athlete details and runners are then allocated a UTMB Index in their respective distance category (20K / 50K / 100K / 100M).

In simple terms: your performance here now counts on one of the most recognised global trail running platforms, opening the door for athletes to enter UTMB events around the world.

It’s a small administrative step with a big impact. Credibility, recognition and a stronger pathway for runners chasing bigger mountain goals.

Another step forward for the mountains, the community and the sport. 🐍🤘

MountainRunning

🐍 GUESS THE PARTNER 🐍

This partner has been helping South Africans get what they need, when they need it, for decades and now they’re joining Cape Cobra for Strike 2 to help us level up the race experience, again!

To enter:
❤️ Like this post
🐍 Tag the partner you think it is
👥 Tag 2 running buddies you’d bring to Cape Cobra
➕ Follow Cape Cobra Trail Marathon

One lucky correct guess will win a FREE Cape Cobra entry.

🚨 FINAL Guess The Partner Competition
🚨 Winner announced before the end of the week

The clues are all there.
The reveal is coming.
… let’s be honest, we’re basically delivering the answer to your door. 😏

Some bites from the last Cobra meet up 🎬🐍
… had to be there

Next up 12 July: Puffer x Cobra Collab Recce
(Link in bio)

Watch the grass 👀🐍

The Cobra has found a new accomplice.

Think you know who it is?

To enter:
- Tag your guess
- Like this post
- Tag 2 people you’d run wild with
- Follow Cape Cobra Trail Marathon

One lucky guess will win a FREE Cape Cobra entry.

Partner and winner announced next week 🤘