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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.   

Image by RICHA BISHT

The Wildrun

ops Team

keeping the wheels turning

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Owen Middleton

Events Director

Owen's passion for running and exploring wild places led him to start Wildrunner back in 2007. He has pioneered every Wildrun Africa experience.

Tamaryn Middleton

General Manager

Tamaryn is the administrative backbone of Wildrunner, keeping things in order while Owen is out in the field.

Dave Jupp

Course Manager

Dave is Tam's father and our most experienced course manager at Wildrunner. Dave has been on course operations for Wildrun's in Wild Coast, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Liberty Domingo

Camp Manager

Proudly Zimbabwean, Libs is our king of remote camp setups. From perfectly straight rows of tents to fast moving logistics, Libs remains unflappable and committed every step of the way.

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Testimonials

What people are saying

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"Haven’t done anything like this before I didn’t know what to expect.
But from the champagne on arrival to the chocolate on your camp bed I immediately felt spoiled and that this is going to be different to any other race I have done before.
The organisers made us feel safe and being taken care of but without being anal.
I felt like I could breathe again being out in the rugged, beautiful Richtersveld. Making it so much more special with like minded people from the runners to the organisers.
Nothing was ever too much for the organisers. The level of service they provided literally in the middle of nowhere is next level.
Loved how everyone so easily laughed and enjoyed being out there. Started as strangers and finished as family."

Carin Scholtz

The Namibia Crossign 2026

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