26 July 2025
Nestled along the border of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, the Ingeli Trail Run offers a demanding yet rewarding course. Runners navigate winding forest single tracks, rugged mountain ascents, dirt jeep trails, and open grassy paths. A past winner described it as grueling, highlighting the relentless climbs and quad-burning descents—perhaps even an understatement.
Designed to showcase the region’s most stunning landscapes, the route winds through wetlands, trickling streams, tranquil forests, and sweeping panoramas. Participants will conquer one of the highest points of the Ingeli Mountain, with a total elevation gain of 1,997m over 40km. Strong climbing and descending skills are essential for tackling this formidable challenge!
- Date: Saturday, 26 July 2025
- Race Itinerary (click here)
- Registration: 05:00 onwards
- Race Briefing: 15min before each race
- Race Types: Loop
- Venue: ANEW Hotel Ingeli Forest, Kokstad
- Accommodation: Deluxe and Comfort Rooms Available
- FAQs and T's and C's Here
Courses
Race Details
Start time: 7:45 am
Distance: 6 km
Elevation gain: 310 m
Aid Stations: 1
Race Records
Average completion time: 1:33:03
Men's Winner (2024): Velenkosi Gumbi (1:28:31)
Ladies Winner (2024): Zandile Msibi-Gumbi 1:27:34
Race Details
Start time: 7:30 am
Distance: 10km
Elevation gain: 523m
Aid Stations: 2
Race Records
Average completion time: 1:37:11
Men's Winner (2024): Sphephelwa Kheswa 1:01:40
Ladies Winner (2024): Avumile Jauza 1:13:39
Race Details
Start time: 7:00 am
Distance: 19km
Elevation gain: 967m
Aid Stations: 3
Race Records
Average completion time: 2:27:28
Men's Winner (2024): Pip Martlook 1:42:44
Ladies Winner (2024): Georgina Geach 1:46:38
Race Details
Start time: 6:00 am
Distance: 40km
Elevation gain: 2008m
Aid Stations: 4
Race Records
Average completion time: 6:28:47
Men's Winner (2024): Ayanda Shabalala 4:21:07
Ladies Winner (2024): Linda Gathman 5:55:01
