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Fully supported, true wilderness trail running adventures & expeditions through some of the most rugged and beautiful scenery in Africa. This is the backbone of a Wildrun® Africa experience.

No markers.  No crowds. Just you, your sense of adventure and a truly wild place.

Be prepared to experience a run like no other.

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The Essence

OF WILDRUN

run to explore

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The Story of

Wildrun(ner)

unlocking wild places

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These unique, fully supported, wilderness running expeditions have been pioneered by Wildrunner, trail & mountain running specialists based in Cape Town, South Africa. 

Wildrunner was established in November 2007 and has since hosted over 380 trail running events & expeditions in South African, Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Rwanda and Tanzania. 

Working together with specialist in country partners and communities, Wildrunner has built a foundational fabric that allows them to unlock true wilderness running spaces, and with it the magic that lies within.   

The Orange River

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Testimonials

What people are saying

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"As an American traveling internationally to Rwanda, my multi-day running adventure with WildRun Africa exceeded all expectations. The organizers are thoroughly prepared, from the course scouting, to the transport home, and flawlessly delivered on everything in between. Throughout the entire journey, I felt challenged, pampered, and totally safe. But what made it truly memorable was how enjoyable it was: fantastic group cultural activities, bonding experiences, quality lodging and meals, and a daily built in activity of running. This ranks as one of my most treasured travel experiences. I would recommend WildRun Africa to any international visitor up for the challenge and the fun! "

Jen Brown

The Rwanda Wildrun 2019

Image by RICHA BISHT

The Wildrun

ops Team

keeping the wheels turning

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James Rowlands

Course Manager

James is arguably our most experienced operations guy and has been working with Wildrunner for over 10 years.

Eugene Miller

Chief Medical Officer

Eugene Muller, together with his wife Celeste, run their own medical response company in East London called 'Eastern Cape Medical Response'.

JC & Elinza van Niekerk

Medical Team (TNC)

JC and Elinza have been our specialist field medic team for events in the bush veld and Namibia since 2017.

Marion & Myles Siebrits

Field Team

M&M as they are fondly known, go way back in the Wildrun story. Marion took over in the field kitchen in 2016 and quickly showed us what an operator she is...

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