Discover the magic of the Lion’s River Trail, just a stone’s throw from Howick.
Winding along riverside paths, through rolling farmlands and rugged jeep tracks, this route offers a mix of serene beauty and just the right dose of technical challenge—think rocky and grassy sections to keep things interesting.
Only minutes from the N3, it’s super easy to get to.
Start or end your run with a visit to the charming River Café, tucked inside the historic Lion’s River Trading Post buildings—perfect for a pre-run coffee or post-run bite.
This event also marks the first stop of the Winter Series, making it the ideal way to kick off the season.
Make a day of it and explore the rest of the Midlands. This trail is the perfect start to your next adventure.
Early Bird Special: Enter before Friday, 9 May, and enjoy 10% off individual entries using the code ‘lions10’!
Online entries close Friday 23 May 2025
Walkers welcome on the short and medium courses.
*Please note events are shifting to winter start times.
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📍 Lions River Trading Post
📆 Sunday, 25 May 2025
🏁 Distances, Start Times and Prices:
18km | 7am | R230
10km | 7:30am | R195
6km | 8am | R135
Race day registration from 6:30 am
👟 Discounts: U18s pay half price and pensioners save 25%!
Registration & late entries from 6:30am (R50 late entry fee applies to adults)
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