Cape Town will host the 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships from October 6 to 10. This marks the first time Africa will host the event, which attracts elite athletes globally. The championships will include elite Uphill, Up and Down, Long Trail, and Short Trail races, along with an Under-20 event, with 1,200 athletes expected from 80 countries. Additionally, 2,000 non-elite participants will join the competition. The event is partnered with prestigious associations like the IAU and ITRA and celebrates the rich history of mountain and trail running.
In two years, Cape Town will host the 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, marking the first time Africa has staged this prestigious event.
The five-event weekend will feature elite Uphill, Up and Down, Long Trail, Short Trail races, and an Under-20 event, bringing 1,200 athletes from 80 countries.
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