Sunday 21 March 2027 · Krabbefontein Café, Magoebaskloof
The most popular trail race in the north of our beloved South Africa.
A journey through the heart of Magoebas
The MG30 offers the ideal balance between challenge and adventure. The route takes runners deep into the mountains, forests and plantations that define the Magoebaskloof trail network.
With sustained climbs, fast descents and breathtaking views, it delivers a true trail-running experience while remaining achievable for those taking the next step beyond shorter trail races. It is one of the most beautiful trail runs in South Africa — but a proper challenge, with a very tough distance-to-vert ratio.
Starts are in batches, seeded by the prologue you run at registration on Saturday.
The route
The MG30 is divided into three distinct stages, each with a different challenge.
01 · Limpopo-Flo Climb
Starting at the base of the Magoebaskloof valley, you climb out of the valley and into the indigenous forests. It is a big, sustained climb, but the views make it worthwhile.
02 · Descent to Debengeni
From the top, the second part of the race descends to Debengeni Falls. Manage your legs well — don't blow your quads on the downhill.
03 · Valley Return
You still have to make your way back to Krabbe. This involves a brutal climb out of the Debengeni Valley via the Wall of Magoebas, followed by a quad-crunching downhill on Limpopo-Flo. If you can still move efficiently down Limpopo-Flo, you've nailed it and are in for a good finish time.
Before you enter
- Qualification — At least one 20 km+ trail race in the past 18 months is recommended, but not compulsory.
- Medical screening — Complete the pre-race medical questionnaire before you start.
- Compulsory gear — Carry the full compulsory gear list at all times. Gear checks are done at registration and at random checkpoints.
- Age — 18 years or older on race day. No exceptions.
Race weekend at a glance
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Sat 20 Mar, 10:00–16:00 | Registration, gear check & prologue |
| Sat 20 Mar, 18:00 | Pasta party & social |
| Sun 21 Mar, 08:00 | MG30 race start |
| Sun 21 Mar, 11:30–13:30 | Winners expected |
| Sun 21 Mar, 17:00 | Final cut-off (9 hours) |
See the full race weekend schedule for every race.
Ready to take on the MG30?
Limited to 250 entries. Secure your spot for an incredible day of pristine forests and challenging mountain trails.