The Oldenburgia Trail Run

ATHLETE FEATURE | 50KM

Meet Shale Biggs

From mountain biking to adventure racing to trail running. Shale is the definition of a true adventurer. Let’s throw in being a dedicated Mom too! Tough, humble and always up for the next challenge.

Shale’s highlights (to name a few) include:
🇿🇦 Representing South Africa at the 2024 Adventure Racing World Championships
🥈2nd female at the 2026 merrell Hobbit 90km
🏝️ Part of the team that set the Wildcoast crossing FKT (122km!)

We’re so excited to welcome Shale to the GBS Oldenburgia Trail Run 50km on 24th October 2026.

🏃 Oldenburgia Trail Run
📅 24 October 2026
📍 Makhanda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape

Choose your challenge:
🏅 3km | 8km | 17km | 30km | 50km

🎟️ Enter online: https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/oldenburgia-trail-run/

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We’ve been up to something 👀📸

What a beautiful sunrise over Makhanda this morning 🙌

With the GBS Oldenburgia Trail Run less than 2 months away, now is perfect the time to get those quality long runs in, start practising your fuelling and getting used to running with the compulsory kit.

Did someone say… 2 months to race day?! 🤩

The team from Get Out and Run Trail Runs are working hard behind the scenes 👀⛰️.

Now is the perfect time to start your GBS Oldenburgia training block 💪.

Keep your eyes pealed for some exciting updates coming soon!

📅 24 October 2026
📍 Makhanda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape
🏃 3 km | 8 km | 17 km | 30 km | 50 km

Enter Online: https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/oldenburgia-trail-run/

👀 A little look at what’s to come…

The Oldenburgia trails are starting to take shape! ⛰️🌿

We’ve put together the route maps + elevation profiles for every distance, so you can get a feel for the climbs, the descents and how each race is going to unfold.

And yes… we know you’re going to want the GPX files 😏
Those will be released closer to race day.

For now, enjoy the preview. Study those climbs. Pick your race. And start getting excited. 👀🔥

GBS OLDENBURGIA TRAIL RUN | 24 OCTOBER 2026

📍 Makhanda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape
🏃 3 km | 8 km | 17 km | 30 km | 50 km
🌿 Trail running for every level

🎟️ Enter Online: https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/oldenburgia-trail-run/

Which route are you taking on? 👀👇

We had some of the local Sole Sisters check out the routes today - What. A. Place. 😍

Thanks for the great pictures🤩

Some races are about chasing a finish time. Others are about slowing down just enough to take in the view⛰️.

Whether you're tackling the 3 km or taking on the 50 km, every step is an adventure.

At the end of the day, it's all about being out in nature and doing what we love❤️.

A huge thank you to GBS Mutual Bank for partnering with us as the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Oldenburgia Trail Run. Their support is helping us make this year's event bigger and better than ever.

📅 24 October 2026�📍 Makhanda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape�🏃 3 km | 8 km | 17 km | 30 km | 50 km

Entries are open – come and experience the wild beauty of the Oldenburgia mountains with us.

Run Wild. Run Makhanda. 🌿

Enter Online 🎟️: https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/oldenburgia-trail-run/


Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon For the Love of the Mountain

💥 BIG NEWS! 💥

For the first time ever, we're introducing prize money for the Oldenburgia Trail Run 50km! 🏔️

Thanks to the incredible support of GBS Mutual Bank, our 50km podium finishers will be racing for more than just bragging rights.

🏆 Prize Money (Male & Female):
🥇 1st – R4,000
🥈 2nd – R2,000
🥉 3rd – R1,000

A huge thank you to GBS Mutual Bank for investing in trail running and helping us grow this event. Their support allows us to celebrate and reward the athletes taking on the ultimate challenge across the spectacular Oldenburgia mountain range.

👀 And we're not done yet... Keep your eyes peeled over the coming weeks as we'll be announcing prizes for our other race distances too!

📆 24 October 2026
📍Makhanda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape
🏃Distances: 3km | 8km | 17km | 30km | 50km

Whether you're chasing the podium, your first trail race, or simply an unforgettable day in the mountains, there's a distance for everyone.

🎟️ Enter Online: https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/oldenburgia-trail-run/
Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset
GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon

💖 Our first 50km athlete announcement is here! 📣

If you've spent any time on the trails, chances are you've spotted a flash of sparkly pink. 💗

We're excited to welcome Michael John Webb, better known as The Pink Fairy, to the Oldenburgia Trail Run 50km!

Mike and his wife have become much-loved members of the South African trail running community. Whether they're sweeping epic endurance races, volunteering behind the scenes, or adding a little extra colour and fun to events, they're always making a positive impact.

Beyond the trails, The Pink Fairy is dedicated to supporting animal welfare and children's charities through their incredible work.

If you'd like to learn more about their mission, visit 👉 www.pinkfairycares.co.za

We can't wait to welcome Mike to Makhanda this October! 💕

📣 Stay tuned for some more athlete announcements over the coming weeks 👀

🏃 Oldenburgia Trail Run
📅 24 October 2026
📍 Makhanda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape

Choose your challenge:
🏅 3km | 8km | 17km | 30km | 50km

🎟️ Enter online: https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/oldenburgia-trail-run/
Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset
GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

We’re excited to welcome 32Gi Sports Nutrition as the official Nutrition Partner of the 2026 Oldenburgia Trail Run! 🎉

As one of South Africa’s leading endurance sports nutrition brands, 32Gi is passionate about helping athletes fuel smarter, perform better and recover stronger through science-backed nutrition.

We’re thrilled to have them joining us for this year’s event and can’t wait to share more with you in the months ahead.

🏃 3km | 8km | 17km | 30km | 50km
📍 Makhanda / Grahamstown
📅 24 October 2026

Enter online: https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/oldenburgia-trail-run/