IT ALL STARTS WITH A
FEELING IN YOUR GUT.
A subtle hum of the mountain.
A pull towards the storm.
The Cobra is awake.
YOU CAN’t DESCRIBE IT.
YOU HAVE FELT IT BEFORE.
Its the quiet charge, beneath your skin.
First a whisper. Just a dare. But before you know it. A new challenge lies ahead of you.
Training, turns into ritual. You watch your Cobra family grow around you as recce runs begin to feel like reunions.
This is no longer just a race.
This is a reckoning. It has a pulse.
AS THE FEAR FADES.
PURPOSE TAKES OVER.
Race day hits different.
The people. The sound. The surge of energy vibrating in the air. You run with the with the mountain. Not against it.
Your lungs ache and the sun burns, but you’ve never felt more alive.
As your legs begin to fight back, you find your smile growing. Because this is what you came for.
This climb. This chaos.
The beauty in the struggle.
As the finish line draws nearer. Its bitter sweet.
You are not here to chasing it anymore. You are here to claim it. You earned it.
This finish marks the end of another journey and the medal to prove it. You built it all up over months and left it on the mountain.
Every race has a story and this is yours.
Wildly beautiful. Relentlessly tough.
INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY
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STARTERS TEE + FINISHERS MEDAL
Every runner gets a limited edition technical trail tee, ultra-comfortable and loaded with swagger.
It's your badge of entry, your uniform for the wild and a symbol that you lined up to test your grit.
But the medal? That’s different. You have to earn that.Cross the finish line and you'll receive an official Cape Cobra finisher medal - crafted to strike like the serpent itself.
Heavy. Iconic. Designed to bite. It’s not just a keepsake, it’s proof you faced down the Cape, and won.
One shirt to start the journey. One medal to prove you finished it.
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Your Bag of Honour
This year, every entrant earns a premium Cape Cobra Trail Marathon bag, designed to be as iconic as the mountain itself.
Inside, you’ll find sponsor gear, race essentials, exclusive merch and a few surprises that bite - but the real prize? Your limited-edition Cape Cobra patch.
Each year, a new patch is forged - a mark of grit and loyalty, made to collect, sew or iron proudly onto your pack. Wear it as proof that you’ve faced the mountain, struck your strike, and lived to tell the tale.
From the fynbos-scented trails to the Table Mountain peaks - you’ll carry a piece of the Cobra legend wherever you go.You’ve earned it.
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Zlaant: Power Up. Wind Down.
RECOVERY ZONE: After the strike, comes the revival. Head straight to the Recovery Tent - massage, ice baths, compression boots and vibes that hit exactly where they should.
ZLAANT MEDIA: Zlaant’s rolling cameras - make sure you’re in every frame. The creative force behind the media, sound and story of the Cape Cobra. Capturing the journey - from the build-up to the finish - and they are helping you get there too!ZLAANTAPP ACCESS: Train with intent. Recover with purpose. Get access to exclusive training content, the Couch to Cobra 21K program, expert advice, live strength classes and podcasts designed to fuel your climb toward race day.
Run strong. Finish stronger. Be a part of the story.
YOUR ENTRY COUNTS: Giving Back to the Trails That Test Us
These mountains give us everything. It’s only right we give something back.
We’re proud to support the SANParks Honorary Rangers - a volunteer organisation dedicated to protecting and conserving South Africa’s national parks. From maintaining trails to safeguarding biodiversity, they’re the quiet force behind your wild adventure.
Run hard. Give back. Keep the wild, wild.
Cancellations, Substitutions & Refunds
We get it, life happens. If you need to cancel your entry, we require written notice via email to support@capecobratrail.com by the following dates:
50% refund if cancellation is requested on or before 10th September 2025. No refunds for cancellations from 10th September 2025 onwards. There are no deferrals to future events.
Substitutions will be accepted until 20 September 2025 only and may incur a small admin fee. To request a substitution, email us at support@capecobratrail.com.
THE ZLAANTAPP: YOUR TOOLKIT FOR TRAIL DOMINATION
Podcast style expert tips and advice
Injury prevention, recovery protocols and live strength classes
Connect with coaches, track your training and share your progress
Prepare for the Cobra like a beast.
COUCH2COBRA: YOUR FIRST 21KM STARTS HERE
New to trail running? This is your launchpad.
Couch to Cobra is a 12-week beginner-friendly training plan designed by Fred Richardson, founder of Mindful Runner and one of SA’s top trail coaches.
Fred blends expert endurance coaching with mindfulness, helping you build strength, confidence, and mental grit with every step.
From zero to finish line glory—this is where your Cape Cobra story begins.
DETAILS FOR APP ACCESS WILL BE COMMUNICATED WITH YOU IN YOUR ENTRY CONFIRMATION EMAILS