Merrell Whale Of Trail

Whale Trail Running event

26 July 2025

There's a reason the whales return to South Africa's De Hoop Reserve every year

Merrell Whale Of Trail

53km Trail Ultra RUN

This is the Whale - Bold, Beautiful and Bigger than you think!

Merrell Whale Of Trail

35km Trail Run

All the Wow factor and vibe of the big race, just easier on the legs

Merrell Whale Of Trail

WHALE JOURNEY

run the 53km route over 2 days, with 3 nights of fully catered, exclusive decadence for a maximum of 12

On race day in August 2018, an official aerial survey counted 1114 Southern Right Whales in the De Hoop Marine Reserve. That means even on its busiest day, whales outnumber spectators by 4,5 : 1 making the trail in De Hoop THE BEST land based whale watching spot in the world!