This year's price
For the 100 Club, Double Strikers, Single Strikers, and friends and family with a Striker's code. Enter in your window, before Mon 9 Nov.
Strikers first · until Mon 9 Nov Strike III.
Strike III · Saturday 23 October 2027
Strike III.
Cobra rising.
We reward our runners. If you ran Strike I or Strike II, you enter first, from Sun 1 Nov at 09:00, at this year's price. Everyone else enters from Mon 9 Nov at 09:00, at the 2027 price.
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The Cobra community
We reward our runners
Run a Strike and you're a Striker. Strikers, and the people they gift a code to, enter before the public at this year's price. From Mon 9 Nov entries open to everyone at the 2027 price.
A gift you can't buy
The first 100 to enter get a one-off gift in their race pack. 186 invited, 100 places.
The Strike III club is decided. Here's what each club has had so far.
- Strike I · 2025The limited-edition Fang peak cap
- Strike II · 2026The first South African release of the Armour View sunglasses
- Strike III · 2027Just as special. Revealed soon. You won't want to miss it.
We confirm on Tue 3 Nov. Miss the cut and you keep the price freeze, plus a small Cobra thank-you in your race pack.
Your own number
Run Strike I, II and III and you earn your Cobra Number: a permanent bib, and the first window every year after. Double Strikers, this is your year. How it works
Your Striker Card
Your Strikes, on one card
Check your window and your Striker Card is waiting: your Strike record, where you entered each year and your standing today. Add a photo, then share it, save it or print it.
See my Striker Card →Example card. Your photo stays on your phone.
Five windows · each opens at 09:00
The running order
Each group gets its own window and code. Your window gives you priority. Your code works until public launch.
- 1Sun · Nov09:00Window 1Coming up
100 Club
The first 100 to enter Strike I and the first 100 to enter Strike II. You backed us first.
186 invited, 100 places. The first 100 to enter make the club and get this year's collectible.
- 3Tue · Nov09:00Window 2Coming up
Double Strikers
You entered Strike I and Strike II.
Finish Strike III, three in a row, and you earn your Cobra Number.
- 5Thu · Nov09:00Window 3Coming up
Single Strikers
You entered Strike I or Strike II.
- 7Sat · Nov09:00Window 4Coming up
Friends and family
Your people, with the friends code from a Striker.
- 9Mon · Nov09:00Window 5Coming up
Everyone
Open to everyone at the 2027 price.
- In more than one group? You go in your best window.
- 1,250 places across four distances. Enter in your window to be sure of yours.
- One entry per checkout.
Strikers
Your Striker Card
Howzit, Striker. Enter the email you used for Strike I or II to see your Striker Card, your window, and your code and entry link once your window is open.
Our lists hold no names, and we keep nothing you type here.
Strike II feedback · what changes for Strike III
You spoke. We listened.
More than 140 of you told us how Strike II went. Here's what we heard, what we're keeping, and what changes, starting with an apology to the 21 km.
Not a Striker yet?
Your first Strike
General entry opens on Mon 9 Nov at 09:00, at the 2027 price. If a Striker gifts you their friends code, you're in from Sat 7 Nov at this year's price. Strike III is the first of three towards your own Cobra Number.
Not sure which distance? Take the 30-second quiz.
42The Cobra Full
R1,9852027 entry
- Measured 42.2 km · 2,285 m climbing
- 06:00 start · Green Point
- Cut-off 11 hours
- 2 ITRA points
33The Cobra Strike
R1,6652027 entry
- Measured 33.9 km · 1,793 m climbing
- 06:30 start · Noordhoek
- Cut-off 10.5 hours
- 1 ITRA point
21The Cobra Half
R1,4502027 entry
- Measured 23.14 km · 1,094 m climbing
- 07:00 start · Beau Constantia
- Cut-off 10 hours
- 1 ITRA point
10The Vineyard Labyrinth
R6952027 entry
- Measured 11.3 km · 569 m climbing
- 08:00 start · Constantia Uitsig
- Cut-off 3 hours
RacePass charges in rand. Prices shown are 2027 entry fees.
30 seconds
Which Cobra are you?
Four questions. We'll point you at your strike.
Cobra Number
Strike three gets you a number
Finish Strike I, II and III in a row and you earn your Cobra Number: your own permanent bib number. It's yours until you miss three Cape Cobras in a row.
- Same number, every year. On its own bib the whole mountain can read, worn from Strike IV in 2028.
- Loyalty sets the number. Numbers start at 1. The earlier you enter each year, the lower yours: we average your entry position across your three Strikes. Enter early in your window and it counts.
- You go first. Cobra Number holders get the first entry window every year after that, no code needed.
- Three in a row to earn it. Miss a year on the way and the count starts again.
- Three strikes and you're out. The number stays yours until you miss three Cape Cobras in a row. Enter and it counts, even if injury stops you on the day.
Included in your entry
One shirt to start. One medal to prove it.
- Starter's teeLimited-edition technical trail tee
- Finisher medalHeavy, cast to bite. You earn it on the line
- Bag of HonourThe premium Cape Cobra bag with partner gear inside
- The festivalBands, recovery zone and prize giving at Constantia Uitsig
Add-ons in RacePass
Make it yours
Cobra Photo Pass
R2494 or more professional photos from race day, including on-course action and your official finisher portrait. High-res downloads within 48 hours. Pre-buy in RacePass or buy on the day at the finish; extra images available from the gallery.
Shuttle ticket
Per distancePark across the road from the finish and ride to your start.
Collector's badge
R100 to the RangersEvery badge includes a R100 donation to the SANParks Honorary Rangers.
Refund Guarantee
10%Of your ticket, add-ons included. Full refund cover for injury, illness, transport failure or family emergency.
Race-day capsule
MerchThe Main Act tee, the Vineyard Tour Tee, the Encore long sleeve, the Strike II Hoodie, the Backstage Cap and the Mosh Pit Socks. Sold at the merch tent on Strike II race day. Other Cobra merch: Zlaant shop.
What runners say · Strike I
Rated 4.7 / 5
4.8Experience
4.7Organisation
4.5Route
29 RacePass reviews “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.”
Questions
Before you enter
What does it cost?
Cobra 42 R1,985 · Cobra 33 R1,665 · Cobra 21 R1,450 · Cobra 12 R695. Enter on RacePass.
What does it cost?
Price freeze for Strikers. Everything else is going up, but we've kept the price the same for you until general public entries open on 9 November. RacePass shows the 2027 price; add your code at checkout and it comes down to this year's.
RacePass shows the 2027 price until you add your code at checkout.
How are Cobra Numbers ordered?
By your average entry position across your three Strikes, lowest first. Your position is where you came in that year's order of entries on RacePass, by payment time. Cancelled entries don't count, and a transferred entry counts from the day the new runner got it. If two runners have the same average, the one who entered Strike I earlier gets the lower number.
When does my code work?
From 09:00 on your window's day until public launch, Mon 9 Nov 09:00. Enter in your window to be sure of your place.
Where do I put the code?
At checkout on RacePass, logged in with the email your code was sent to. One code per basket, so enter one runner at a time.
What counts as a Striker?
You entered Strike I (2025) or Strike II (2026).
What is a Striker Card?
Your Strike record on one card: your Strike I and II results, where you entered each year and your standing today. Check your window to see it, add a photo, then share it with your people. Your photo never leaves your phone.
Not found?
Try your entry email, then your surname and date of birth. Still nothing? Email support@capecobratrail.com.
Cancellations and substitutions
- 50% refund on cancellations in writing up to Thursday 9 September 2027
- No refunds after 9 September 2027
- Substitutions until Sunday 19 September 2027, small admin fee
- No deferrals to future events
- Photos and video: by entering, you agree they may be used in race reports, social media and marketing. Rather not appear? Email support@capecobratrail.com
