Event Information

 Hogsback, South Africa
25 April 2025 to 27 April 2025

Hobbit Trail Runs 2025

Set yourself off on a wonderful, wandering Hobbit journey by tackling the iconic and notoriously demanding 90km 5-day Amathole Hiking Trail of the Eastern Cape nonstop or a two day staged run. There is also various one day options over the course of a long weekend - 42km, 21km, 16km, 10km or 5km events.

Cancelled

Hobbit 90km 2-day Journey

ITRA Points
Itra Images
Mountain Level
  6
Finisher Level
  320
National League

Course details

 Race Date: 2025/04/25
 Start Time: 06:00:00
 Participation: Solo
 Distance: 89.48
 Elevation Gain: +4344
 Elevation Loss: -3660
 Time Limit: 26:0:0
 Number of Aid Stations: 4
 Number of Participants: 40
 
 

About the Race

The Hobbit 90km Journey is a personal one. It’s about self-sufficiency and solitude, as well as wonderful camaraderie. It’s rugged and ruthless and demands A LOT from the legs and head - but gives back a surreal sense of satisfaction.