Welcome to the oxpecker trail run

OXPECKER trail run
trail marathon

 The oxpecker

Who:
Anyone from walkers to runners. The trails are created by runners, for runners!


Distances:
Saturday – 21km
Sunday – 15km


When:

Yellow Billed: 30 April – 2 May 2027
Red Billed: 7-9 May 2027
African: 14 – 16 May 2027

Please note there is no difference these events, they take place over three weekends due to demand. African Oxpecker offers prize money.

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The oxpecker trail marathon

Who:
Runners looking to step up their game and challenge themselves.
A smaller more intimate event.


Distances:
42km or
21km


When:
16-18 April 2027

Please note there is no difference these events, they take place over three weekends due to demand. African Oxpecker offers prize money.

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“

The entire event! Attention to detail, facilities, food and shop. Wow from start to finish.

–  Lisa Wiechers

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 Loved the vibe, the fact that it was so well organised by a family with vision, great food, great tracks. Just overall wonderful experience

–  Debbie Rohrs

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OMG I could write a book on what I loved! Honestly EVERYTHING at Oxpecker is incredible – the trails, the people, the food, the vibes, the race packs – EVERYTHING!

– Semliki Addison

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I had heard that the Oxpecker was a “must do” event but now I’ve seen it with my own eyes and it blew me away!

– Michael Mervitz