Overview

About this event

The 2026 Hogsback Arminel Trail takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026, from 08:00, at Arminel Hotel in Hogsback, Eastern Cape. Distances are 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Saturday 5 Dec 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off
21km Trail Run	ZAR 450	Trail	08:00	—
10km Trail Run	ZAR 450	Trail	08:00	—
5km Trail Run	ZAR 200	Trail	08:10	—

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Download the official event flyer

Registration will take place in East London the week before for participants who are able to do so. Times and venue will be communicated. Race garments will be reserved for those that are only able to register at Hogsback on 05 December, on condition they have paid for their entry.

Online entries

Enter Now

Closes 2 Dec 2026 · or when sold out

On the day entries

On-the-day entries available (06:30 – 07:45)

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Race-morning collection

Available (06:30 – 07:45)

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Arminel Hotel, Hogsback Click for directions

Finish Arminel Hotel, Hogsback Click for directions

Handouts

All finishers receive a medal.

Refreshments

Food and drinks will be on sale.

Showers

Limited shower facilities available at the pool area

Water Points

Water points will be provided. We recommend that you wear your hydration pack or belt.

Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (2.92 MB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Arminel Hotel

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Sharon Eldridge

[email protected] +27832843781

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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