soxtrailrun.co.za

Southern Cross 3-Day Trailrun

Wilderness, Western Cape, South Africa

calendar_today 07 Aug, 2026 – 09 Aug, 2026

About the Event

Embark on a three-day pilgrimage through the soul of the Garden Route at the SOX Trail Run, taking place 7-9 August 2026. This unique event is a moving feast for the senses, where each stage is a carefully crafted chapter: conquer high-altitude mountain trails, find tranquility on soft forest paths under a canopy of ancient trees, and finish with the raw energy of coastal cliffs and beaches. The journey is seamlessly hosted from the charming Fairy Knowe Hotel, creating a perfect basecamp for this immersive running safari. Choose the full 3-day immersion or a single-day taste of this world-class trail paradise.

Races Offered

SOX Full (25Km + 25Km + 16Km)

Aug 07, 2026

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Distance — 66K

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08:00

SOX Sport (13Km + 15Km + 12Km)

Aug 07, 2026

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Distance — 35K

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08:00

SOX Single Day 12K

Aug 09, 2026

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Distance — 12K

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09:00

SOX Single Day 16K

Aug 09, 2026

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Distance — 16K

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09:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Wilderness.

thermostat Temperature

8.7° / 19.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.8° / 17.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 51m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:06

nightlight Sunset

17:59

About Wilderness

Learn more about the host city, Wilderness.

Wilderness is a coastal village situated in the Western Cape province in South Africa. It is set between the Kaaimans River and the Goukama Nature Reserve in the heart of the Garden Route, bordered by the Outeniqua Mountains and swept by the Indian Ocean. Renowned for its tranquil sea, seemingly endless beaches and natural lakes and lagoons, Wilderness has become a sought-after international holiday resort. This charming paradise is a great spot for water-sport enthusiasts, but also offers a fantastic wildlife variety, particularly birds, and is the ideal location from which to enjoy rejuvenating hikes, hang-gliding, paragliding, horse-riding, or leisurely scenic drives. Wilderness is also home of many craftsmen and women in the area, whose work is for sale at the weekly and monthly craft markets. Just outside Wilderness, two breathtaking viewing points offer magnificent views of the ocean for miles – namely the 'Map of Africa Viewpoint' and 'Dolphin Point'. A photographic hotspot is the Kaaimans River Bridge, over which the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe train used to pass on its journey between George and Knysna.