The annual and very popular Chokka Trail Run always takes place over the Women’s Day Long Weekend from the Cape St Francis Resort.
The 2026 event is the 10th edition. While the traditional ultra marathon, marathon, half marathon and 10km race is set for Sunday 9 August, a multi-day race over 2 distances will take place on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August, celebrating the milestone.
The long weekend provides the perfect opportunity for a full Chokka Adventure Festival, hosted by the Cape St Francis Resort, offering an exciting programme for both runners and non-runners. It will include a market, Chokka themed food specials, after party, and activities such as whale watching, deep sea fishing (Catch your own Chokka), canal & river cruises.
The multi-day race is designed for runners wanting to experience the famous Sand River without doing the marathon or ultra. They can choose between the Experience (28km with 13km of dune field on Saturday and the usual 23km on Sunday) or the Lite (12km with a 4km of dune field on Saturday and the normal 10km on Sunday). Day 1 Start and Finish at the Dune Ridge Country House and Day 2 Start and Finish at the Cape St Francis Resort together with the ultra marathon and marathon.
Prize giving will be during the after party in aid of the Kromme Enviro Trust late afternoon.
Online entries are open on EntryNinja
2026 Programme
Friday 7 August
15h00 – 18h00: Registration, number collection and bag drop off, Cape St Francis Resort
18h00 – 20h00: Runners Long Table Feast, Cape St Francis Resort
Saturday 8 August
07h45: Race briefing Experience & Lite, Dune Ridge Country House
08h00: Race starts, Dune Ridge Country House
08h00 – 14h00: Refreshments & Bar, Dune Ridge Country House
13h00 – 18h00: Market & Live Music, Cape St Francis Resort
15h00 – 18h00: Registration, number collection and bag drop off, Cape St Francis Resort
16h00: Registration Kids Races (1km & 3km)
16h30: Kids Races starts
18h00 – 20h00: Runners Long Table Feast, Cape St Francis Resort
Sunday 9 August
06h30: 62km & 42km Number and Tracker Collection
06h45: 62km & 42km Race Briefing
23km Number Collection
07h00: 62km & 42km Starts
07h15: 23km Race Briefing
10km Number Collection
07h30: 23km Starts
07h45: 10km Race Briefing
08h00: 10km Starts
13h00: 10km & 23km Prize Giving, Joe Fish, Cape St Francis Resort
15h00: 42km & 61km Prize Giving, Joe Fish, Cape St Francis Resort
19h00: Chokka Trail Run After Party in aid of Kromme Enviro Trust
Entry fees
Full details on EntryNinja. Registration at the venue might result in a penalty fee.
Accommodation
Contact Anita Lennox on reservations@capestfrancisresort.co.za for the accommodation special: book your stay of 3 nights but pay for 2.
Beneficiary
The beneficiary of the Chokka Trail Run is the Beach Clean-up Project. The race is organized by St Francis Sport and hosted by the Cape St Francis Resort.
Contact
Esti Stewart 073 825 0835
Eric Stewart 082 394 7363
Barry Tonkin 082 602 2604
Or email chokkatrail@gmail.com
