South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 31 Oct 2026
Start 08:00
Verified
2026
Trail
Chrysalis Academy Trail Run
Organised by Chrysalis Academy
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Last updated 17 Sep 2026
10km Trail
5km Trail
Verified 1d ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Chrysalis Academy Trail Run takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026, from 08:00, at Chrysalis Academy in Cape Town, Western Cape. Distances are 10km and 5km. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Chrysalis Academy Trail Run & Walk, a family-friendly fundraising event set against the breathtaking natural beauty of the Tokai forests and mountains.
Following the success of our inaugural 25th Anniversary Trail Run in 2025, this event now becomes an annual fundraiser supporting Chrysalis Academy’s youth development programmes across the Western Cape.
Every entry helps create opportunities for young people to discover purpose, resilience and hope.
Run for Nature. Walk for Youth. Change Lives.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
31 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Junior | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Trail Run | ZAR 250 | — | Trail | 08:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Trail Run | ZAR 150 | ZAR 75 | Trail | 09:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Closes 23 Oct 2026 · or when sold out
On the day entries
On-the-day entries available from 06:00
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Race-morning collection
Available from 06:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
Lucky Draw
Opportunity to win lucky draw prizes
Handouts
Finisher’s medal
Medical
Medical support available.
Prize Giving
10:00
Refreshments
Delicious food vendors; freshly brewed coffee and refreshments
Water Points
Water stations will be available along the route and at the finish.
Resources
Location
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Chrysalis Academy
Porter Estate
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Organiser
Chrysalis Academy
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