Durbanite Events Calendar 🗓️
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KZN Trail Running – 1000 Hills
July 12 @ 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢:
- Saturday, 12 July 2026
- Nagle Dam Picnic Site
- 39km · 20km · 10km · 5km
- 7:00am · 7:30am · 8:00am · 8:15am
- U18s pay half price
- Pensioners get 25% off
- Late entries available on the day.
- Registration from 6am.
- Walkers are welcome on the short and medium courses!
Nagle Dam is set in the rural yet spectacular Valley of a Thousand Hills, with the 1000 Hills Challenge returning on 12 July 2026. The contrasting hills, towering red cliff faces, sparkling dam, and dense bushveld once again invite runners to explore this landscape the way it was meant to be, on foot.
Runners on the longer courses will circumnavigate the entire dam, venturing into riverine sections above it, including the adventurous river crossing, and taking on climbs where the hills do far more than undulate.
The shorter course cuts through the middle of the dam via an exciting tunnel before looping around the lower sections.
Expect sightings of zebra, giraffe, and impala within the Msinsi Reserve, along with Nguni cattle in the surrounding areas.
This event remains a firm favourite within the trail community for good reason, delivering a rare perspective of KZN paired with a lively race village, complete with great food and drinks.
Early Bird Special: Enter before Friday, 19 June midnight and enjoy 10% off your entry!
Online entries close at midnight on Friday, 10 July 2026.
Online entries close at midnight on Friday, 10 July 2026.
Compulsory Equipment: 38km and 20km participants must carry 2L of hydration and a cell phone.
A base (warm) layer and waterproof jacket are highly recommended