Durban's BIG5 Hiking Challenge 2026
Fri May 1, 06:00 - Fri May 1, 09:00
Durban Point Promenade
ABOUT
DURBAN’S BIG 5 HIKING CHALLENGE 2026
The toughest. The longest. The ultimate test of endurance.
5 HIKES • 129KM TOTAL DISTANCE • ONE EPIC JOURNEY • ONE AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT!!
If you’ve been waiting for the next big challenge… this is it.
Mark your calendars, start training — Durban Hiking and Adventures is bringing you the BIG 5, and 2026 is going to be massive.
THE 5 LEGS – 129KM TOTAL:
Leg 1 – 01 May 2026
The Ultimate Durban Hiking Challenge – 32km
Leg 2 – 16 June 2026
The Ultimate North Coast Challenge – 32km
Leg 3 – 12 July 2026
The Ultimate Kloof Gorge Challenge – 25km
Leg 4 – 23 August 2026
The Ultimate Shongweni Challenge – 22km
Leg 5 – 20 September 2026
The Ultimate Giba Gorge Challenge – 18km
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ENTRY OPTIONS
Full Challenge Pass (All 5 hikes): R1499
- Complete all 5 and get your full R1499 back in credit
- Valid for future hikes with us (excludes hikes with transport/meals/entry fees)
Early Bird Special: R1299 (ends 28 Feb 2026)
- Still receive R1499 credit if you complete all 5
- Limited spots
LIFELINE OPTION:
Every participant may nominate one friend to fill in for you on ONE of the five legs if you can’t make it. Your challenge stays alive.
REWARDS:
All finishers receive:
- Official Big 5 Finisher Medal
- Completion Certificate
- A spot in our 2026 Big 5 Hall of Fame
INDIVIDUAL HIKE OPTION:
Each leg will also be open for individual entries.
(Credit reward applies only to full challenge participants.)
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EVENT INFO:
Details for each hike will be sent to all registered participants before the event.
Entries are final and non-transferable. No refunds or credits.
Not just a hike — a year-long milestone.
-5 massive trails.
-129km of pure determination.
-One unforgettable achievement.
See you there!!!
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Contact us for a custom tour:
066 111 1488
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