21 - 23 August 2026
This is a weekend to remember: expect fabulous runs, fun family activities, great food, race village bar, Chase the Tuk-Tuk fun run, a Beer Sprint and live music - join us!
Official ITRA Member Event | Proudly Part of the ITRA National League
What to expect...
Montagu’s biggest trail festival!
Hailed as the biggest trail running event hosted in the heart of Montagu, this multi-day stage race is a festival designed for the whole family.
It's a jam-packed weekend of gorgeous views and beautiful fast flowing single-track with bolt-on trail-based activities for everyone.
Travelling with the Fam ?
With your children safely entrusted to our minders at De Bos, our adventure village hosts for the weekend, you can run carefree.
Kicking off with a fun 5km “Beat the Tuk-Tuk” night run on Friday evening it's the perfect prologue to Saturday and Sunday's main events! Enjoy a sponsored wine-tasting and a delicious selection of craft beer right at the finish line. When the hunger bug bites, meander up into the town to enjoy scrumptious food and great local vibes.
Races, rock climbing and really hot Springs
If the gorgeous runs aren't enough activity, sign yourself and your family up for an incredible rock climbing experience with Dave Webster, or grab your discounted day pass to the magnificent Avalon Springs - the 43 degree waters will soothe any tired legs!
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On Saturday live music, local food vendors and our pop-up bar will keep you entertained while all the runners come in over the finish line at De Bos. Don't miss out on our family scavenger hunt or our signature Beer Sprint shenanigans!
Festival line-up
Friday || Day 1
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Race registration 3pm - 8pm @ De Bos
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Beat the Tuk-Tuk 5km Fun Run starts 5:30pm
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Finish at "die stasie” - bonfire, food market and the Konkelwyn Wine Bar
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Montagu Meander 6pm onwards (self-managed)
Saturday || Day 2
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Full weekend race briefing 7am @ De Bos
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Race check-in @ De Bos 6:00am - 7am
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Childminding service check in @De Bos 6:30am - 8am
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Montagu Bruise 35km trail run starts 7:30am
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Montagu Cruise 20km trail run starts 7:30am
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Montagu Breeze 10km trail run starts 8:30am
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Local food vendors, music and Buffalo Bar from 10:00am
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Briefing & prize-giving @ De Bos starts 1pm
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Kiddies 2.5km fun run starts 1:30pm
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Scavenger Hunt @ De Bos 2:30pm
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Nyati-x Beer Sprint @ De Bos 3pm
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Rugby 5pm SA vs NZ - Bokke vs All Blacks
Sunday || Day 3
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Race check-in @ De Bos 6:45am - 8:30am
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Childminding service check in @ De Bos 6:30am - 8am
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Montagu Bruise 15km trail run starts 7:30am
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Montagu Cruise 10km trail run starts 7:30am
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Montagu Breeze 6km trail run starts 8:30am
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Local food vendors, music from 08h30, and Buffalo Bar from 09h30
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Prize-giving @ De Bos starts 10:30pm
Montagu Trail Festival's Fun-tastic extras!
Technical race T
Per shirt: R350 (Adults) || R300 (kids)
A bright and fun high quality shirt.
Available in Men's and Women's cut.
Order your technical T-Shirt now.
Childminding
R300 per child, incl lunch.
(Age 6+; School going age)
Sat 6:30am - 2pm || Sun 6:30am - 11am
Access controlled safety while you run!
Beer Sprint
R60 entry || Limited to5 entrants
This is for those who run for beer - literally. 4 x 250m sprint, downing half a beer after each lap.
You know you want to.
Children's scavenger hunt
R50 per child
(Children of school going age only)
Saturday 2-3pm @ De Bos
Fun prize for all children who enter.
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Glamping tent
R1950 per tent for two nights (Friday and Saturday)
Sleeps 2 people and includes bedding
To help plan your trip
Base for the Montagu Trail Festival weekend, book your accommodation directly.
Expect great vibes, friendly staff! This is an access controlled campsite with great facilities!
Renowned for its natural hot springs, which bubble to the surface at 43 degrees.
Look out for your voucher in your race goodie bag, and grab R50pp entry for you, your family and any friends travelling with you.
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