Valley View Trail
19 APRIL 2026
Umkomaas Valley Trail Run – A Wild Return
The Umkomaas Valley is raw, rugged, and beautifully untamed. Thick bushveld, red cliffs, and the Umkomaas River winding below set the scene for a truly wild trail experience.
The routes flow through farm roads and purpose-built singletrack, passing through orchards, forest sections, and open areas before bringing runners back to the finish, where a refreshing dip in the river and relaxed post-race vibes await.
Last hosted in 2020, this long-awaited return brings back a course once described as “the ultimate.” The Medium and Long routes climb to the ridgeline, rewarding runners with sweeping views over a natural amphitheatre, the Umkomaas River below, and the rolling hills beyond.
Expect a course that’s as challenging as it is captivating — classic KZN trail running at its best.
- Date: Sunday, 19 April 2026
- Registration: 06:00 onwards
- Race Briefing: 15min before each race
- Race Types: Loop
- Venue: Valley View Farm, Umkomaas
- Self-Camping Available
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ASA Licence Required for Medium & Long Courses
Temporary licences available
Junior licences (16–18) available · Under 16 exempt - Click here to View Past Album
- Click here to View Past Results
- Pets on a leash
- FAQs and T's and C's Here
*By entering you accept the terms and conditions, indemnity and waiver for this event. Click to view.
Courses
Download file: KZNTR-Valley-View-Trail-Run-Long-Course-1.gpx
Compulsory Kit: There is no compulsory kit requirements for this race. Courses are subject to change.
Download file: KZNTR-Valley-View-Trail-Run-Medium-Course-1.gpx
Compulsory Kit: There is no compulsory kit requirements for this race. Courses are subject to change.
Download file: KZNTR-Valley-View-Trail-Run-Short-Course-1.gpx
