14/07/2026
The Karkloof 10 Miler is 16km of proper trail, big race village energy, one water point, a soft flask, a finisher medal, and a route that’s friendly enough for first-timers and walkers.
If you’ve been waiting for the distance that says ‘come run Karkloof without rearranging your entire personality’, this is it.
Key points:
10 miles / 16km
07h45 start from Karkloof Country Club
4-hour cut-off
Walkers welcome
Beginner-friendly
Soft flask and finisher medal included
Optional camping available
13/07/2026
The buckle is not given. It is earned.
160km through the Karkloof Valley.
36 hours to make it home.
One finish line.
One buckle.
For every KK100 runner, the buckle is more than a finisher reward. It is proof of a full night out there, a long day after that, and the choice to keep moving when the maths gets personal.
And if you go under 24 hours, your name joins the Silver Buckle Roll.
That is the thing about Karkloof. The trails remember.
KK100 entries are open at karklooftrailrun.co.za
11/07/2026
100 Miler. 50 Miler. 30 Miler. 20 Miler.
Four distances. Four very different days out in the Karkloof Valley.
Here’s the quick breakdown:
100 Miler
160km | ±3,700m | 36-hour cut-off
50 Miler
80km | ±1,200m | Cut-off midnight Sunday
30 Miler
49km | ±590m | 12-hour cut-off
20 Miler
34km | ±750m | 8-hour cut-off
Pick your distance. Confirm your plan. Then come run the fastest, friendliest trails around.
Entries are open at karklooftrailrun.co.za
08/07/2026
This is what you're running through.
Mist rolling off the plantations, single-track that disappears into pine forest, and views that make the climbs worth it. This is the Karkloof Valley in winter, and it's about to get even better.
Save this post for the days training feels hard.
15/05/2026
Not every run needs to be perfect. You just need to be out there, moving through trails that remind you why you started. Be part of it.
15/05/2026