WESSA Ultra Trail Festival

Name: WESSA Ultra Trail Festival
Start: 2026-10-24
Location: WESSA uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve, 1 Karkloof Road

Saturday, 24 October 2026 · Howick

A trail runner with a headlamp above a river gorge before dawn

Trail races from 5.85 km to 100 km marking WESSA's centenary, with four races serving as the KZN Trail Championships.

When: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Time: Starts from 03:00 (100 km) to 07:45 (5.85 km)
Where: WESSA uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve, 1 Karkloof Road, Howick
Category: Outdoors

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