The Pursuit
Somewhere on the route, the game changes. Whoever moves up the most positions between Kloof Nek and a secret second timing point claims the title. Predator or prey?
Gozney Pursuit prize
Cape Cobra Trail Marathon · The mountain awaits
All distances sold out Volunteers welcome →
Four ways up the mountain. One way home: The Den at Constantia Uitsig, where the Finish Line Festival waits. How you get there is up to you.
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The national anthem on electric guitar. Drums, guitars and a keytar on the route. The School of Rock House Band at every recce and the finish. Most trail races are hushed. We are loud.

Somewhere on the route, the game changes. Whoever moves up the most positions between Kloof Nek and a secret second timing point claims the title. Predator or prey?
Gozney Pursuit prizeShort, steep and sharp. This year it's The Fang: 350 m of Vlakkenberg vert on the 21, 33 and 42. Bergskaap puts a trophy on it, with prizes from Zweibruder for the fastest man and woman.
The Fang · Bergskaap trophyCrews of three. Combined times. Fastest total wins, per distance, in male, female and mixed, plus a permanent mark in the Cobra Hall of Fame.
Register a crew →The athletes, rangers, artists and community behind the race. New episodes weekly in the build-up.







“Absolutely amazing event. From start of communication to in between communication, amazing race pack!”
“Very well organised despite having to be re-routed due to the fires. Very well stocked aid stations, beautiful trails in the vineyards, beautiful medal and it was clear to see that a lot of effort and hard work went into the event.”
“It wasn't easy but I LOVED it and am super proud of myself for finishing. The people I met along the way, thank you, you guys were amazing and kind and kept me going.”
“The organisers did a great job with the aid stations and support along the route was amazing.”
“This experience was really authentic. Every minor detail was on point.”
“Loved the event. Such a great vibe and atmosphere. Well done for making it happen with so many challenges during the week.”
“I had a fantastic experience; the event was well-organised and full of great energy, especially from the commentators who kept the atmosphere lively and motivating.”
“What an experience! Super impressed by the experience and organisation.”
You earned it on the mountain. Now The Den at Constantia Uitsig turns it up: runners, crews and supporters, one stage, one long afternoon.
Heavy Petals
School of Rock House Band 11-piece
DJ · Prize giving · Food & drinks
Design concepts. Final pieces may differ slightly; available from the Zlaant shop.
We race on borrowed ground. Every Strike pays it back.



Strike I and II, for the Honorary Rangers and Take Back Our Mountains
Straight to the SANParks Honorary Rangers, who keep the trails open
No litter, no shortcuts. Every wrapper rides to the next aid station
On the mountain with SANParks · SANParks Honorary Rangers · Take Back Our Mountains
Strike I also raised R50,000 for breast cancer and backed nine athletes.
Two fires. Two reroutes. A finish moved across the mountain in three days. The Founding Class followed, every one of them.
Read Strike I →
Four distances, a sold-out field and the first live broadcast.
1st Strikers, loyalty tiers and a permanent bib after three Strikes.
See the tiers →
Strike II · 24 October 2026 · Strike III · 23 October 2027
1st Strikers enter first from 1 November; everyone else from 8 November. Join the list and hear first, or come and help us run this one.