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Finally coming to Gauteng: the go! Festival of Hiking

A fitness-forward, inclusive, family-friendly event to clear your mind, test those legs and get back to nature.

It’s the second year of the go! Festival of Hiking, but the first time ever in Gauteng. Whether you’re training for a big hike or just looking for something healthy to do with the whole family, join us for a weekend of hiking at De Wildt Adventure Trails in the Magaliesberg on 30 and 31 May 2026.

Brought to you in association with Salomon, Cape Union Mart and ClemenGold, and supported by Solal, you can look forward to lovely stalls where you can browse, buy and eat! Come walk yourself fit, enjoy the beautiful views and socialise with other hiking enthusiasts.

How does it work?

Participants sign up for one or more of the distances. We start off together (like at a fun run) and everyone walks at their own pace. We have water points along the route where you can refill your water bottle, but bring your own water. Nobody keeps time and nobody wins, but we do have some great lucky draw prizes thanks to our excellent sponsors.

Distances at go! Festival of Hiking Gauteng

Saturday: Choose between a 5 km (family-friendly and suitable for all fitness levels), 12.5 km or 16 km

Sunday: 10 km sunrise hike

If you’re fit, come walk both Saturday AND Sunday.

Enter here: wegstapfees.topevents.co.za