Montagu Winter Trail Run Series
June to August 2025Run & Explore the Klein Karoo with 6 different events
Montagu Trails
Kicking off the Trail Run Series in the picture perfect Montagu
Shepherd's Fountain
Rietvlei Holiday Farm is our second destination, just outside of Montagu on the R62
Rumali
Our third event is hosted by Rumali Guest Farm in the Keisie Valley, stunning trails as we move out into the country side.
DrieKuilen Nature Reserve
Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve is our fourth event and we now moving out into the “karoo”
Gecko Rock
Gecko Rock is well known for many outdoor type activities with well established trails for running, hiking, cycling and climbing.
African Game Lodge
Slagkloof Trail Run, the last of the series but definately not the least. Run an age old kloof called Slagkloof on the stunning African Game Lodge
MONTAGU TRAILS - TRAIL RUN
1st June 2025
#1 in the Montagu Winter Trail Run Series
The very first event in the MONTAGU WINTER TRAIL RUN SERIES kicks off in Montagu at the local trails. These trails have been “handmade” over the last 5 years by Chris Burkin and his team for cycling, running and hiking. It showcases the town from the koppie behind the hospital.
SHEPHERD'S FOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN
22nd June 2025
#2 in the Montagu Winter Trail Run Series
Event #2 is hosted by Shepherd’s Fountain just outside of Montagu off the R62. The trails have been coming since 2006 and is stunningly laid out to have 360 degree views of the area and magnificent views of the Langeberge.
RUMALI TRAIL RUN
13th July 2025
#3 in the Montagu Winter Trail Run Series
The third event in the series is hosted by Rumali Farm Cottages and this event marks the debut of our very first trail, which began taking shape in April this year. Expect a mix of fun technical sections, rocky terrain and fast-flowing single track in the heart of the mountain-where the nimble klipspringer calls home.
DRIE KUILEN NATURE RESERVE TRAIL RUN
27th July 2025
#4 in the Montagu Winter Trail Run Series
Event #4 is hosted by Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve. This is going to be a huge highlight in the series as you run animal trails that has been manicured for running and hiking. You will see gemsbuck, eland, zebra and much more.
GECKO ROCK PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE TRAIL RUN
3rd August 2025
#5 in the Montagu Winter Trail Run Series
Event #5 is hosted Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve. Gecko Rock is well known as an adventure get away, with many different cycling and hiking trails as well as rock climbing and 4×4 routes. Gecko Rock is also known for pristine Karoo vegetation that has been restored since no farming in 25 years done here, just wildlife moving through.
AFRICAN GAME LODGE TRAIL RUN
31st August 2025
#6 in the Montagu Winter Trail Run Series
Slagkloof trail, a beautifully cut trail through a narrow kloof. This is the grand finale of the trail run series and we kick it off at the Lodge. Running through a game farm with eland, kudu, gemsbuck, giraffe and many smaller game, NOT TO BE MISSED!
