11 May 2025
The Bushman’s Trail is back! This is your chance to hit the trails again with KZN Trail Running and Estcourt Athletics Club to explore the breathtaking Wagendrift Dam and its surrounding private game reserve. Spanning 980 hectares along the scenic Bushman’s River, the reserve offers stunning landscapes and the opportunity to spot black and/or fish eagles along the way.
This year, it’s a one-day event as we ease back into the adventure—but why not make a weekend of it? (Check out accommodation options below.)
Join us for an unforgettable journey through the wild. Let’s make this trail one to remember!
- Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025
- Registration: 06:00 am onwards
- Race Briefing: 15min before each race
- Race Types: Loop
- Venue: Wagendrift Nature Reserve, Estccourt
- No pets allowed
- Food Available Onsite
- Accommodation: Camping Available at Wagensdrift Dam
- KZNTR KidZone Available
- FAQs and T's and C's Here
Courses
Race Details
Start time: 8 am
Distance: 5 km
Elevation gain: 105 m
Aid Stations: 1
Race Records
Average completion time: 1:07:02
Men's Winner (202`): Sanele Xaba 25:11
Ladies Winner (2021): Sharon Scott 43:01
Race Details
Start time: 7:30 am
Distance: 10.6km
Elevation gain: 266m
Aid Stations: 2
Race Records
Average completion time: 1:28:35
Men's Winner (2021): Shane Jackin 57:17
Ladies Winner (2021): Jade Harding 1:06:29
Race Details
Start time: 7:00 am
Distance: 20km
Elevation gain: 481m
Aid Stations: 3
Race Records
Average completion time: 2:36:41
Men's Winner (2021): David Lamont 1:43:10
Ladies Winner (2021): Lindi-Jane Jane van Rensburg 1:57:57
Race Details
Start time: 6:30 am
Distance: 30km
Elevation gain: 719m
Aid Stations: 4
Race Records
Average completion time: 3:53:30
Men's Winner (2021): Pierre Jordan 2:38:10
Ladies Winner (2021): Carna Koch 3:06:15
