100 Millas Sierras del Bandolero

WHEN 4 March

WHERE Prado del Rey , Cádiz , Spain

WHY A chance to pit yourself against the wild mountains of Andalucia … It ’ s a beautiful region of Spain , and when you ’ ve earned your finisher ’ s medal , you can explore its many attractions , from the port city of Cadiz to the cultural magic of Seville . GOOD TO KNOW : There ’ s a 50 Miler on 3 March .

Drakensberg

Northern Trail

WHEN 4 March

WHERE Alpine Heath , Bergville , KZN

WHY The race through the Northern Drakensberg is at high altitude , pushing

runners to find new limits while exploring the majesty of the area . GOOD TO KNOW As well as a 40km Mountain Challenge , there are 20km , 10km and 6km routes suited to all levels of runners and walkers .

Run the Karoo

WHEN 11-12 March

WHERE Dwarsvlei Farm , Middelburg , EC

WHY You get to run under vast Karoo skies ( at sunset on day 1 ), experience warm Karoo hospitality and have fun with likeminded people .

XTERRA Black

Canyon Trail Run

WHEN 12 March

WHERE Rock Springs Café , Arizona , USA

WHY It ’ s part of the XTERRA Trail Run World Series that offers accessible race formats in bucketlist trail running destinations in over

20 countries across the globe . This one takes you along the Black Canyon National Recreational Trail in Arizona , where you can expect desert vistas , spring wildflowers , and lots of climbing , river crossings , sand , and endless singletrack .

Addo Elephant

Trail Run

WHEN 17-19 March

WHERE Addo , EC

WHY An unparalleled opportunity to explore the vast wilderness that is the Zuurberg section of the Addo Elephant National Park . Take on the 100 miler , or opt for the 76km or 44km .

Thirsti African X

WHEN 17-19 March

WHERE Houw Hoek , WC

WHY It ’ s SA ’ s ‘ party on foot ’, with teams of two being treated to magnificent trails , good food and a great vibe over three days in the Overberg .

Magoebas Ultra ED ’ S

WHEN 18-19 March 2023 CHOICE

WHERE Tzaneen , LP

WHY Magoebaskloof sits at the very northeastern tip of the Drakensberg , just before you drop down the escarpment into Tzaneen and the Lowveld . “ The Land of the Silver Mist ” has lush afro-montane forests in its river valleys – and an abundance of trails . I ’ ve passed it en route to northern Kruger , and wished I ’ d had my trail shoes and time to explore . This race offers you four distances – 50km , 34km , 20km and 10km – on exhilarating singletrack through indigenous forests and man-made plantations , past impressive waterfalls and pristine mountain streams . It can be hot and humid in among the trees , so drink electrolytes and keep your eyes on the ground to avoid being tripped up by rocks or roots .

Addo Elephant Trail Run