uMngeni River Run
17 August 2025
Gear up for the 13th edition of the uMngeni River Run — a pure trail running adventure set in the heart of nature!
Taking place across the beautiful WESSA uMngeni and Hilton Private Nature Reserves, this no-frills event is all about raw trail running joy. Choose between two ultra-distance options: 50km or 75km, and experience the magic of winding single tracks through open grasslands and lush valley bushveld. With sweeping views, abundant wildlife, and the majestic Umgeni River at your side, this is trail running at its most authentic. Come for the challenge, stay for the exhilaration.
- Date: Sunday, 17 August 2025
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Registration: 03:30 onwards
*Note runners may arrive 30min before their respective race - Race Briefing: 15min before each race
- Race Types: Loop
- Venue: WESSA uMngeni Nature Reserve, Howick
- No Pets
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Courses
Race Details
Start time: 08:00 am
Distance: 6km
Elevation gain: 169m
Aid Stations: 1
Race Details
Start time: 7:30 am
Distance: 12km
Elevation gain: 438m
Aid Stations: 2
Race Details
Start time: 7:00 am
Distance: 23km
Elevation gain: 904m
Aid Stations: 3
Race Details
Start time: 6:00 am
Distance:36km
Elevation gain: 1275m
Aid Stations: 4
Cut-off: 2pm @ final aid station (~10km from finish)
Please note the following equipment requirements:
| Mandatory | Cold Conditions | Warm Conditions |
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Race Details
Start time: 5:00 am
Distance:50km
Elevation gain: 1599m
Aid Stations: 4
Cut-off: 2pm @ final aid station (~10km from finish)
Please note the following equipment requirements:
| Mandatory | Cold Conditions | Warm Conditions |
|---|---|---|
Race Details
Start time: 4:00 am
Distance: 75km
Elevation gain: 2170m
Aid Stations: 5
Cut-off: 2pm @ final aid stations (~10km from Finish)
Please note the following equipment requirements:
| Mandatory | Cold Conditions | Warm Conditions |
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