Fynbos in the foreground with Table Mountain's cliffs behind

Cape Cobra Trail Marathon · The mountain awaits

Cape Cobra Trail Marathon:

Saturday 24 October 2026 · Table Mountain to Constantia

--days

--hours

--min

--sec

Runner Hub → Watch live from 08:00 SAST Results

All distances sold out Volunteers still needed →

Four strikes · one finish

Choose your venom

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.

Field: 1,000; runners · sold out
Distances: 4; 10 to 42 km
Finish: 7; Constantia wine farms
Runners rate it: 4.7/5; from 29 RacePass reviews

The Cobra Full

Distance: 42.2 km
Climbing: 2,285 m
Start: 06:00
Cut-off: 11 hours

Measured 42.2 km · explore →

Cobra Strike 33 km

Distance: 33.9 km
Climbing: 1,793 m
Start: 06:30
Cut-off: 10.5 hours

Measured 33.9 km · explore →

The Cobra Half

Distance: 23.14 km
Climbing: 1,094 m
Start: 07:00
Cut-off: 10 hours

Measured 23.14 km · explore →

The Vineyard Labyrinth

Distance: 11.3 km
Climbing: 569 m
Start: 08:00
Cut-off: 3 hours

Measured 11.3 km · explore →

Every route comes home through the Constantia wine farmsHome through the vineyards →

Rock & roll is the way

Other races have a start gun. We have an electric guitar.

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.

Play the Cobra setlist →Our origins

School of Rock guitarist playing the anthem at the start line — The anthem at the start line

Race within the race

More than one way to prove your venom

The Pursuit

Somewhere on the route, the game changes. Whoever moves up the most positions between two secret timing points claims the title. Predator or prey?

Live on race day

Segment Strike

Short, 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 trophy

Crew Showdown

Crews of three. Combined times. Fastest total wins, per distance, in male, female and mixed, plus a permanent mark in the Cobra Hall of Fame.

The Cobra Channel

Stories from the wild

The athletes, rangers, artists and community behind the race. New episodes weekly in the build-up.

SANParks Honorary Rangers

Episode 03

Mr O and Shauny

Hydration chats in the sauna

Draws blood · Revive Hydration

Latest episodes

E12. The Future of Trail | Brendan Lombard2026-10-12
E13. | The Voice Outside the Pain Cave | Sean Robson2026-10-07
E11. Constantia Glen | Etienne Southy | Farm Manager2026-09-21
E10. Made To Move | Vuvu Radebe Interview2026-09-12
E9. When the Numbers Tell the Story | Chris Goldschmidt2026-09-07

Watch every episode on YouTube →

@capecobratrail

Latest from the mountain

Follow on Instagram →

On Instagram

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!”

Stephanie · 21 km · 2025

“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.”

Diana · 21 km · 2025

“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.”

Marlow · 21 km · 2025

“The organisers did a great job with the aid stations and support along the route was amazing.”

Roland · 42 km · 2025

“This experience was really authentic. Every minor detail was on point.”

Mogammad · 14 km · 2025

“Loved the event. Such a great vibe and atmosphere. Well done for making it happen with so many challenges during the week.”

Nic · 42 km · 2025

“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.”

Siboniso · 21 km · 2025

“What an experience! Super impressed by the experience and organisation.”

Ibti · 14 km · 2025

The Finish Line Festival

Earn the finish. Stay for the encore.

You earned it on the mountain. Now The Den at Constantia Uitsig turns it up: runners, crews and supporters, one stage, one long afternoon.

Live at Constantia UitsigSat 24 Oct · until 19:00

Heavy Petals

School of Rock House Band 11-piece

DJ · Prize giving · Food & drinks

Recovery zone ice baths, massage, compression boots
Hatchlings kids’ zone and fun runs
Live media podcasts, run crews, interviews

Aerial view of the race village among the Constantia vineyards

Runners in compression boots in the recovery zone

School of Rock playing the Cobra Stage at the Finish Line Festival

The Strike II capsule

Wear the venom

Shop the range →

The HeadlinerSleeveless · vintage rock print

Vineyard Tour TeeSeven farms on the back

Strike II HoodieEdition back print

The Relentless CrewSweater · statement back

The Tagline CapWashed black · two-tone

Design concepts shown. Available from the Zlaant shop.

Collect every strike · protect the mountain

Run hard. Give back.

We race on borrowed ground. Every Strike gives something back to the people who keep Table Mountain wild, safe and open.

R100 from every badgeEach collector's badge funds the SANParks Honorary Rangers, the volunteers who maintain the trails and help protect the park.
Partners on the mountainThe Honorary Rangers and Take Back Our Mountains stand with us on race day, and help keep the mountain safe for everyone who uses it.
Leave it betterOur trail code: no litter, no trace, no shortcuts. Carry every wrapper to the next aid station.