The Robberg Express - 2026
19 Sep 2026 SAST (+02:00)
The Robberg Express - START/FINISH
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Details
The Robberg Express is a 9,12 or 21km trail adventure around one of South Africa’s most iconic landmarks — the Robberg Peninsula in Plettenberg Bay. This spectacular route takes runners through the heart of a coastal nature reserve where rugged cliffs, sandy stretches, and ocean views collide in a trail experience like no other.
Starting from Whale Rock Ridge, runners wind through the fynbos-lined trails of “Snake Alley” before joining the famous Robberg hiking loop — a mix of rocky singletrack, rolling dunes, and dramatic sea-edge paths overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean. It’s a route that challenges the legs and rewards the spirit, offering a perfect blend of technical trail, wild beauty, and untamed coastline.
Expect to share the trail with seabirds and seals, feel the sea spray on your face, and soak up sweeping views that stretch all the way to the Tsitsikamma mountains. Whether you’re chasing a fast time or simply running for the pure joy of being out there, the Robberg Express is a race that captures the essence of trail running on the Garden Route — raw, scenic, and unforgettable.
Information
9km - 14yrs and older
13km - 16yrs and older
20km - 18yrs and older
Limited Parking available at The Race START/FINISH.
Parking available at the Checkers Centre (Walking Distance from START/FINISH).
Organiser
The Trail Shop
Information
9km - 14yrs and older
13km - 16yrs and older
20km - 18yrs and older
Limited Parking available at The Race START/FINISH.
Parking available at the Checkers Centre (Walking Distance from START/FINISH).
Organiser
The Trail Shop
Info
The Robberg Express is a 9,12 or 21km trail adventure around one of South Africa’s most iconic landmarks — the Robberg Peninsula in Plettenberg Bay. This spectacular route takes runners through the heart of a coastal nature reserve where rugged cliffs, sandy stretches, and ocean views collide in a trail experience like no other.
Starting from Whale Rock Ridge, runners wind through the fynbos-lined trails of “Snake Alley” before joining the famous Robberg hiking loop — a mix of rocky singletrack, rolling dunes, and dramatic sea-edge paths overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean. It’s a route that challenges the legs and rewards the spirit, offering a perfect blend of technical trail, wild beauty, and untamed coastline.
Expect to share the trail with seabirds and seals, feel the sea spray on your face, and soak up sweeping views that stretch all the way to the Tsitsikamma mountains. Whether you’re chasing a fast time or simply running for the pure joy of being out there, the Robberg Express is a race that captures the essence of trail running on the Garden Route — raw, scenic, and unforgettable.