This is something special – the opportunity to run in Africa’s oldest game reserve, iMfolozi.
For the first time ever, a trail run will be held in a Big 5 Game Reserve, and you have the chance to be a part of what is set to be one of the best combinations of trail running, bushveld and entertainment.
The CHERY iMfolozi Outrun is like nothing else you have ever done before. Running free through the Oldest Game Reserve in Africa, iMfolozi, is a privilege that only a few are afforded once every year. And in 2026, we are introducing a shorter version for those who find Day 1’s 20km route a touch intimidating. You can now choose to do the full “Rhino” event, or the half “Warthog” event:
Events
CHERY iMfolozi Outrun
WARTHOG
11km & 11km
CHERY iMfolozi Outrun
RHINO
20km & 11km
The Warthog distance will simply start approximately halfway along the route on Day 1. Entry fee remains the same for both distances.
Entry fees
The event costs R3600pp* (excludes bank charge of 3.8%).
This entry fee includes:
Park entry & conservation fees for 2 days, including your vehicle.
6 meals (from Friday dinner through to Sunday lunch).
24hr Snack Table
Sundowners on Saturday afternoon at a secret location
Quality event garment
Race Village setup
PLEASE NOTE
Entry fee DOES NOT INCLUDE ACCOMMODATION.
For more information about the accommodation options available, please visit the Accommodation section.
Entries will open on 30th March 2026 at 09h00 for all 2025 participants and on 3rd April 2026 to the general public.
Entries are LIMITED TO 300 RUNNERS ONLY.
If you don’t have a partner to enter, please email
info@imfolozioutrun.co.za
for a special request to partake solo, or with another group.
Supporters
Supporters are welcome at the event, even though there will be very limited viewing of the runners during each day due to the remoteness of the route itself. Supporters can enjoy game drives and other activities that the reserve has to offer while waiting for your runners to come in, as well as the event offerings outside of the run itself.
Supporters who wish to purchase the meal package can do so at a cost of:
R1250 per person
This price includes your park entry fees, 6 meals and the Sundowners Tour on Saturday afternoon.
Kids U12 pay R495
Supporters packages need to be booked for and paid online.
The cost excludes the 3.8% bank charge.
Supporters who don’t wish to purchase the supporters package will not be able to take meals, and will need to pay normal park and conservation gate fees on arrival.
Event Schedule
Friday 21 August 2026
13H00 – 19H00 – Registration
19H00 – Race Briefing COMPULSORY
Saturday 22 August 2026
06H15 – Board Busses (2 trips on bus)
07H00 – Day 1 Starts
No timing so runners start as they arrive
16H30 – Sundowners Trip
19H30 – Presentation & Entertainment
Sunday 23 August 2026
07H00 – Day 2 Start
Race Village
The race village, as well as the temporary camping spot, will be located close to the Centenary Centre in the Eastern section of the reserve. All meals will be served from here, and all activities will take place at this venue as well, including registration, entertainment, massages, evening prize giving and the registration/briefing sessions. It is also the finish location of each of the days of the trail run.”
Ethos
The Ethos of this event is to gather a group of like-minded trail enthusiasts in order to experience Africa’s Oldest Game Reserve on foot, in an event that is totally unique. It is not about the run and how fast you can do it, but about spending a weekend in a reserve that has stood the test of time, that is the centre of the world’s Southern White Rhino gene pool. The event is focused on raising much needed funds for the iMfolozi Game Reserve.
Safety
Safety for this event is of course our primary focus. The event operates a vast majority of the safety measures through the use of a helicopter, with trained and professional guides and staff in the chopper. In addition, several EKZNW foot patrol members are located at strategic points on the route, as well as 22 EKZNW Honorary Officers check points to ensure best possible safety practices.
Refund Policy
Should the event be cancelled due to government imposed regulations, then all entries shall receive a 90% refund on the entry fee. The bank and online fee is unfortunately non-refundable. Should the event be cancelled for any other reason other than negligence on behalf of the organisers, or should a runner not be able to make the event for whatever reason, including illness, then the following refund policy will be applied:
More than 90 Days: 80% Refund
60-90 Days: 50% Refund
30-60 Days: 30% Refund
0-30 Days: 10% Refund