Trail running is pretty much like road running’s red neck cousin; it’s wilder, far freer, and brilliantly unconventional. For people who can’t face following a strip of tar stride after stride, trail running is an awesome way to get the heck out of the city and into the very depths of South Africa’s countryside. The cool thing about trail running is that you can be as serious as you like about it, whether you’re into racing or simply running from your backdoor out into the veld, it’s all considered trail. Active Escapes offers a range of trail running getaways, and hosts the popular Jikeleza Jog on the Wild Coast in June. Check out the website for more info.