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Welcome to SkyRun Zimbabwe 
2026 
The Year of Mountain Spirit

100% Single Track
Summit Zimbabwe's Highest Mountain 2593m
Descend 1650m in last 20km

  • The Back2Back
    The Back2Back
    305 days to the event
    Fri, 04 Dec
    Far and Wide Zimbabwe
    04 Dec,2026, 05:00 – 06 Dec,2026, 00:00
    Far and Wide Zimbabwe, Mutarazi Falls Rd, Nyanga, Zimbabwe
    When one race is just not enough, tackle The Back2Back: taking on The Mutarazi Traverse 30km on Friday, followed by the Challenge 32km on Saturday. You will take on both the gruelling Ringing Rock ascent of 1000m in 13km, and the 7km ascent up Mt Nyangani (2,593m), gaining 800m in elevation.
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  • The Mutarazi Traverse 30km
    The Mutarazi Traverse 30km
    305 days to the event
    Fri, 04 Dec
    Far and Wide Zimbabwe
    04 Dec,2026, 05:00 – 18:00
    Far and Wide Zimbabwe, Mutarazi Falls Rd, Nyanga, Zimbabwe
    The Mutarazi Traverse 30km is a breathtaking yet gruelling race through the wild and rugged Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe, taking runners across escarpments, indigenous forests, waterfalls, and technical mountain terrain.
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  • Waiting List
    Waiting List
    305 days to the event
    Fri, 04 Dec
    Far and Wide Zimbabwe
    04 Dec,2026, 05:00 – 06 Dec,2026, 00:00
    Far and Wide Zimbabwe, Mutarazi Falls Rd, Nyanga, Zimbabwe
    If your chosen event is sold out, please sign up to the waiting list, and we will let you know if a place becomes available.
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  • The GOAT 126km
    The GOAT 126km
    305 days to the event
    Fri, 04 Dec
    Far and Wide Zimbabwe
    04 Dec,2026, 10:00 – 06 Dec,2026, 00:00
    Far and Wide Zimbabwe, Mutarazi Falls Rd, Nyanga, Zimbabwe
    The Greatest of All Trails. This is one of the most epic ultra-marathon mountain races on the calendar. You will need to have a lot of experience and training behind you to complete this race. If you are thinking of entering The GOAT then you will need to have a running CV and submit this.
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  • The Epic 70km
    The Epic 70km
    307 days to the event
    Sat, 05 Dec
    Far and Wide Zimbabwe
    05 Dec,2026, 03:30 – 06 Dec,2026, 00:00
    Far and Wide Zimbabwe, Mutarazi Falls Rd, Nyanga, Zimbabwe
    An Epic Adventure. You will need plenty of experience and training to participate in this race. You will need to submit a running CV with your registration form.
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  • The Ultra 56km
    The Ultra 56km
    306 days to the event
    Sat, 05 Dec
    Far and Wide Zimbabwe
    05 Dec,2026, 04:00 – 06 Dec,2026, 00:00
    Far and Wide Zimbabwe, Mutarazi Falls Rd, Nyanga, Zimbabwe
    The Ultra 56km is an intense test of endurance, taking runners through Zimbabwe’s rugged Eastern Highlands, with over 3,000 metres of elevation gain across steep ascents, deep gorges, and untamed wilderness. From the punishing Pungwe Gorge climb (3.5km / 750m ascent) to summiting Mt Nyangani.
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  • The Challenge 32km
    The Challenge 32km
    306 days to the event
    Sat, 05 Dec
    Far and Wide Zimbabwe
    05 Dec,2026, 08:00 – 06 Dec,2026, 00:00
    Far and Wide Zimbabwe, Mutarazi Falls Rd, Nyanga, Zimbabwe
    The Challenge kicks off at Golden Pools within Rhodes Nyanga National Park, throwing participants straight into the deep end with a gruelling 7km ascent up Mt Nyangani (2,593m), gaining 800m in elevation. This is no ordinary race—true to its name, it demands relentless training & mental resilience.
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RACE DETAILS

SkyRun Zimbabwe is an extreme endurance trail running event held in the stunning wilderness of Zimbabwe. It challenges participants to navigate and complete the Turaco Trail course through rugged and remote terrains, testing their physical and mental limits.

RACE SCHEDULE

For a detailed schedule of events please visit the below link. 
Briefing and registration weekend will be at the HUB in Groombridge Harare on Saturday the 28th of November. Race weekend begins on Friday the 4th  December at 05:00 with the Mutarazi Traverse and finishes in the early hours of Sunday morning. 

FAQs

Got questions? We have answers! Check out our frequently asked questions to learn more about the event, registration process, accommodation, location, logistics and more.

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WHAT IS SKYRUN ZIMBABWE

In a world filled with constant challenges, we all need moments to reach out, explore, and seek adventure in the mountains, finding peace in the beauty of God’s magnificent creation. SkyRun Zim was born from this very spirit, founded by a small family that has called this wilderness home for 35 years.

 

As Zimbabwe’s first ultra mountain race, and arguably one of the most breathtaking events in the world, SkyRun Zim invites you to push your limits and discover an adventure like no other. Join our SkyRun family and take on the challenge of the incredible Turaco Trail, a journey through stunning landscapes teeming with an extraordinary variety of flora and fauna.

 

We hope you fall in love with every step of this race and the remarkable beauty of this wild and untamed place.

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