SUMMER CHALLENGE · STARTS 1 NOVEMBER 2026
Come for the challenge. Stay for the progress, the stories and the people you meet along the way.
Current challenges
The Summer Challenge opens first, with 20 routes that gradually build from accessible adventures to a trail half marathon. Winter follows in 2027 with 35 tougher routes, bigger climbs, and Cape Trail's flagship Mountain Goat title.
1 November 2026 — 31 January 2027
The Summer Challenge begins with approachable routes and gradually builds towards longer and more rewarding adventures. By the end of the season, participants can choose to complete a trail half marathon route.
June — August 2027
Cape Trail's flagship season. More routes, bigger climbs and longer days in the mountains — building towards the toughest adventures, including a trail marathon route.
What is Cape Trail
Sign up, connect Strava, and start ticking routes off one by one. Return to improve your times, challenge your friends, and track your progress throughout the season. Complete every route before the season ends and earn the title of Mountain Goat.
How it works
Link your Strava account so completed routes are tracked automatically.
Pick from the seasonal collection and download the GPX or follow the guide.
Run or hike it at your own pace, any day of the season.
Tick routes off, chase your best times, climb the leaderboard.
Here's a taste of what's coming this summer. The rest arrive on 1 November.
Muizenberg, Cape Peninsula
Echo Valley, Cape Peninsula
Constantia Nek, Table Mountain
Join the challenge and be first to hear when new routes are revealed.
Join the ChallengeWhy people join
Cape Trail is for anyone who wants to push themselves on a mountain — not just race day specialists.
Set a goal for the season and see how far you can go.
Everything is more fun when someone is chasing your score.
Routes that will take you beyond your usual trails.
Return for another attempt. Your best result counts.
Complete every route before the season ends and earn the title.
Live this season
A look at what's happening across the current challenge.
Community
Cape Trail exists to help more people get outside, explore new places, share progress, find adventure buddies and have fun along the way. As we grow, we'll support local trail communities and give back to the places that make these adventures possible.
Discover route guides, adventure stories and tips from people who have already been there.
Find a hiking buddy, running partner or group for your next adventure.
We support trail maintenance, outdoor access and projects that help more people enjoy nature.
Share your progress, favourite moments and trail discoveries with the community.
Shop · Coming soon
Future Cape Trail merchandise will be locally made in collaboration with South African makers, artists and designers.
Seasonal title drop
Coming soon5-panel, recycled cotton
Coming soonOne per challenge
Coming soonSew on, per trail
Coming soonLocal makers
Coming soonAbout Cape Trail
Mountains challenge us, push us out of our comfort zones, and remind us how small we really are. They help us disconnect from noise, reconnect with ourselves, and discover what we're capable of.
Cape Trail exists to help more people experience that feeling through great routes, seasonal challenges, and a community that loves being outside.
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