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Boston Trail Run: annual NPO event at Boston Country Club, KZN. 8km & 20km through private farm trails along the Elands River – cows, mud & stunning views!

03/09/2026

For everyone who's registered and counting down to Sunday 13 September 2026, here's everything you need to know for race day.

Gates open at 07h00.
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time.
20km start: 08h00.
8km start: 08h30.

Race numbers collected at registration on arrival.

Bring cash for on-the-day entries and post-race refreshments, signal in Boston can be patchy for card machines.

Food and drinks available at the venue. Any questions, drop them in the comments!

31/08/2026

Less than two weeks out from Boston Trail Run and the trail is telling you exactly what you need to hear. Whether you're deep in your final training runs, tapering, or just getting your kit sorted, you're closer than you think.

Online entries close this Sunday 6 September, so if you haven't signed up yet, now's the time: racepass.com/za/races/trail-boston-run.

On-the-day registration is also available, cash preferred as signal out in Boston can be unreliable for card machines.

How are you feeling ahead of Sunday 13 September 2026? Drop a comment below, we want to know where you're at!

27/08/2026

Online entries for Boston Trail Run close in just 10 days, Sunday 6 September to be exact. Don't leave it too late! Secure your spot now for Sunday 13 September 2026 at Boston Country Club. 8km (R120pp) | 20km (R240pp). On-the-day registration is also available, cash preferred as signal out in Boston can be unreliable for card machines. Register now: racepass.com/za/races/trail-boston-run

19/08/2026

Getting ready for Sunday 13 September 2026?

Here's your Boston Trail Run packing list: trail shoes with good grip, a cap or buff, sunscreen, a light layer for the morning cold, hydration pack or water bottle, your race bib (collected at registration from 07h00), and cash for on-the-day entries or post-race refreshments (signal can be patchy out in Boston so card machines aren't always reliable).

Arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time for a safety briefing.
8km starts 08h30, 20km starts 08h00.

13/08/2026

Boston Trail Run isn't just a race. It's a full day out in the countryside and everyone is welcome. Here's what's on at Boston Country Club on Sunday 13 September 2026:

🏆 Cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place (men and women)
🎁 Lots of other prizes and lucky draws
🏰 Jumping castle for the kids
🐕 Well-behaved dogs welcome
🚶 Walkers welcome on the 8km
🍸 Gin Bar at the Drinking Trough (yes, really)
☕ Food and drinks available throughout the day

You don't even have to run to have a great day. Bring the family, bring the dog, come for the trails or come for the gin, either way you're welcome.

Register at racepass.com/za/races/trail-boston-run or on the day (cash or card). 8km (R120pp) | 20km (R240pp)

03/08/2026

Six weeks out from Boston Trail Run and the countdown is officially on!

Sunday 13 September 2026 is coming around fast. If you haven't entered yet, now is the time, online entries are open at racepass.com/za/races/trail-boston-run.

8km (R120pp) or 20km (R240pp), there's a distance for every level.

31/07/2026

Quick reminder: online entries for Boston Trail Run close on Sunday 6 September.
Get yours sorted now so you're not rushing later.

Registering on the day instead? That's fine too, just bring cash if you can, signal out in Boston isn't always reliable for card machines.

Register here: https://racepass.com/za/races/trail-boston-run

25/07/2026

From river crossings to packed start lines, runners of all ages giving it everything they've got, from first-timers to those who've been showing up year after year.

This is Boston Trail Run across the years. Every year a different day, same beautiful farmland, same incredible community.

We can't wait to do it all again on Sunday 13 September 2026. Were you out there with us?

Tag yourself or a friend below!

20/07/2026

First trail race coming up on Saturday 13 September 2026?

A few tips to help you feel ready: spend time training on uneven terrain now, invest in proper trail shoes with grip, practice on hills if you can, carry water on your longer training runs, and don't stress about pace, trail running is about enjoying the terrain, not chasing a PB.

See you out there!

17/07/2026

Boston Trail Run didn't start with a big committee or a grand plan. It started with one person, Wendy Arnott, a trail runner born and raised in Boston, who moved back to the area and simply wanted to share the beauty of this place with other like-minded people.

Wendy has since moved away, but what she started hasn't. Boston Trail Run is now kept alive by community members who give their time every year to organise race day, mark the trails, man the water tables, and make sure the event keeps going. All in aid of maintaining the Boston Country Club, a beautiful heritage building that's been serving this community for well over a century.

That's what you're running for on Sunday 13 September 2026. A place, a community, and a story worth showing up for.

Address

R617
Boston
3211

Website

https://bostontrailrunkzn.wixsite.com/2026, https://racepass.com/za/races/trail-boston-run

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