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Cape Crusade Trail Run

Name: Cape Crusade Trail Run
Start: 2026-05-01
End: 2026-05-01
Location: Grabouw

Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa

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About the Event

Discover the ultimate multi-day trail experience at the Cape Crusade, running May 1-3, 2026 through the heart of the Hottentots Holland range. This event redefines adventure by combining challenging, rewarding routes with unparalleled hospitality—including luxury accommodation and gourmet meals in your entry fee. Whether you tackle the 20km "Crusade" or the welcoming 10km "Cruise" each day, you'll traverse a stunning variety of manicured single track and rugged mountain trails. Starting from the vibrant Elgin Railway Market, it’s a perfectly packaged weekend of running, camaraderie, and natural beauty. Don't just run a race; embark on a fully-supported expedition where the only thing you need to focus on is the trail ahead.

Races Offered

Cape Cruise 3-day trailrun

May 01, 2026

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Distance — 30K

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Type — Running

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Cape Crusade 3-day trailrun

May 01, 2026

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Distance — 60K

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Grabouw.

thermostat Temperature

9.9° / 19.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.0° / 16.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 22m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

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77.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:29

nightlight Sunset

17:50

About Grabouw

Learn more about the host city, Grabouw.

Grabouw is a town located in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Grabouw is located some 65 km south-east of Cape Town, over Sir Lowry's Pass from Somerset West, along the N2 highway. The town is the commercial centre for the vast Elgin Valley, the largest single export fruit-producing area in Southern Africa, which extends between the Hottentots-Holland, Kogelberg, Groenland, and Houwhoek Mountains. The town's population has grown rapidly, with 44,593 people in 2019 from 21,593 as listed by the 2001 census.