Description
OCTOBEERFEST TRAIL – Trail meets Ale
Get ready to feel Africa underfoot and a cold craft beer in your hand. We are heading back to the spectacular, ancient Magaliesberg area for the ultimate fusion of rugged trail running and festive beer culture! Starting at the famous Black Horse Brewery, you’ll explore the pristine trails of Warthogs and the African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa. Run, walk, or hike alongside indigenous wildlife, discover ancient rock carvings, and conquer the mountains.
Date: Sunday, 25th October 2026.
Venue: Black Horse Brewery (Magaliesburg). https://blackhorsebrewery.com/
Vibe: 100% Social, festive, and breathtakingly scenic
Registration: From 05:30 AM | First briefing at 06:20 AM
Capacity Warning: Strictly limited to 400 entries. This will sell out fast!
Choose Your Adventure: To keep the trails pristine and exclusive, we are departing in batches of 50 people every 10 minutes. We love our runners, walkers, and hikers alike! Choose the distance that matches your pace, whether you’re sprinting for a personal best or strolling for the Lager! Take note of the cut off times mentioned below.
15km – R390 pp, 06:30. A diverse, rugged push for the bold.
10km – R370 pp, 06:40 / 06:50 / 07:00. The perfect balance of burn and beauty.
5km – R350 pp, 07:10 / 07:20 / 07:30. A shorter, breathtaking scenic loop.
Bonus: All routes include a steady climb into the Magalies mountains. For those returning, the famous “Skybar” deck platform awaits at the highest point for a refreshing stop with jaw-dropping valley views!
We’ve packed your entry with exclusive perks to make your Sunday unforgettable;
The “Medal”: Forget heavy metal cluttering your drawer. Cross the finish line and get an exclusive, branded collector’s beer glass!
The Finish Line Pour: Enjoy a complimentary craft beer tasting featuring an ice-cold selection of at least 3 craft beers on tap.
The After-Party: Kick off your shoes and head to the “Pace Village” on the lawns of Black Horse Brewery. Live music, a classic beer tent, a pop-up restaurant, and stunning paddock views.
The Lucky Draw: No podium pressure! Toss your wristband in the bucket at the finish line to win incredible experience-based prizes.
The Full Package: Exclusive access to fully marked private trails, reserve fees, a “support squad” including fully stocked water points to keep you hydrated, on-site medical support, and a professional photographer to capture your best momemts.
Registration: Opens from 05:30 AM. The first briefing starts at 06:20 AM sharp for A Batch.
The Venue & Your Trail “Co-stars”: African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa offers an exceptional wilderness backdrop. Situated within the 6,800-hectare Plumari Private Reserve in the Magaliesberg region, the area balances rugged, ancient geology with a classic South African bushveld environment. The event terrain is characterized by the dramatic topography of the Magaliesberg, one of the oldest mountain ranges on earth. Runners will experience a mix of varying elevations, ranging from flat savanna plains to challenging mountain ascents and rocky ridges. The ground presents a true wilderness underfoot, featuring a mix of natural single-tracks, gravel jeep tracks, and rugged foothill climbs that provide a great technical challenge for trail running.
The Terrain: Due to the nature of the terrain and the initial climb, Wild Africa Experiences have rated the route a 4/5 (5 been the most difficult).
*** The Essentials:-
Strict Cut-Off Time: Because we are running in a fully functional private game reserve, we have a strict 3-hour cut-off from the first batch. All participants must be off the trails by 10:00 AM for the safety of both runners and wildlife.
Timing: Self-timed. Record your run on your own device and toss your wristband into the bucket at the finish to enter the Lucky Draw. Times will be published online so you can submit them for your Discovery Vitality points!
Crossing the finish line is just the warm-up for your Sunday Session! Once you’ve conquered the trails, kick off your running shoes and head over to the “Pace Village”. As you unwind, dive into The Craft Beer Tasting. It’s the ultimate reward for a trail well done.
*** Due to the nature of the venue & game rangers on site, there is a strict 03h00 hour cut off from batch one, ie 09h30. If we feel any runners might not make it, we may need to reroute you.
Take Note:
Walkers / hikers are more than welcome to join us on 5km & 10km routes and we really do cater for all fitness levels
Cut off time is strictly 03h00 hours from first batch
Water points will be available at several points on the run
Thank you for supporting our ethos “Tread Lightly” – all we leave behind are our footprints
There will be No Refunds due to rain or lightning cancellation
No licence is necessary to take part in the run
All athletes participate at their own risk
Toilet facilities available at start / finish
Good secure parking available
Refreshments table available at various points including water / coke
Late entries on the day will be charged an additional R30 per person (subject to availability should the event not be sold out)
Other:
For anyone wishing to spend an evening or two, we do have special accommodation rates on offer for Wild Africa Experiences runners. Any enquiries please contact explore@wildafricaexperiences.co.za
Your safety is our number one concern. Whilst so much has changed, some things will thankfully still stay the same. We will continue with our exclusive & intimate trail runs in some hidden away valley and runners can be rest assured that your safety remains our absolute priority
Withdrawal, Substitutions, Roll-overs:
All entry fees for the Event are non-refundable / non-transferable under all circumstances permitted by law, including, but not limited to, cancellation of the Event for any reason including withdrawal of your participation in the Event, or change in the date, nature, or format of the Event.
7 days and more prior to the event, refunds or roll-overs are permissible at the sole discretion of the organizer and based on medical grounds only. For refunds, an administration fee of 25% will be applicable. Alternatively, roll overs are valid for a maximum of 3 months with a maximum of one date change. If the participant does not, for any reason utilize the entry within 3 months, their entry will no longer be valid nor refunded.
0-6 days prior to the event, NO refunds or roll-overs are allowed, however substitutions are permissible at any time leading up to the event. Kindly ensure you email us on explore@wildafricaexperiences.co.za in order to assist further.
You acknowledge that the Event may be cancelled or changed due to government directives, severe weather or any other factors that may be considered to threaten the safety of participants as determined by the Event organiser in its sole discretion. We have always strived to deliver on each & every event but due to the nature of our activities, some natural elements are out of our hands. Unfortunately, there is a no refund policy on bookings due to rain or lightening.
Enquiries
Contact : Wild Africa Experiences. Paul or Belinda
Contact number : 083 642 6698 / 081 018 2320 explore@wildafricaexperiences.co.za
