04/06/2026
The Num-Num Trail Challenge is a demanding mountain running event held on the rugged Escarp Adventures property, nestled in South Africa’s dramatic Highveld escarpment between Belfast and Machadodorp. The route forms part of the well-known Num-Num “High 5” hiking trail, a network famed for its remote single-track, technical terrain, and raw natural beauty.
The race is on 25 July, 2026. The registration desk will be open on Friday afternoon 24 July 2026 from 15h00 to 20h00 and Saturday morning (25 July ) from 06h00 – 07h 00 at the race village in the Pongola Express Camp.
COMPULSORY GEAR
“Wind proof” shell / Jacket
Space blanket
Cellphone with the emergency number 082 946 0568 saved on it
1 litre of water
Mini first aid kit
Race Nutrition
Whistle
Runners can expect a mix of steep climbs, rocky ridgelines, indigenous forests, waterfalls, and handcrafted wooden ladders. With limited entries and a no-frills atmosphere, the race stays true to its roots: challenging, wild, and deeply rewarding. It’s a proper test of trail endurance in one of South Africa’s most unspoiled mountain environments.