Lady K Trail Run

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Sports & AdventureGaborone
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceWhat stands out is the setting rather than
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: BWP
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Lady K Trail Run in Gaborone

Lady K Trail Run is a single-day off-road race held on the hilly, rocky terrain surrounding Gaborone, typically in late May. Botswana's Ticketlinc platform confirms it as a genuine recurring event, though independent detail on the exact course or organizing club is thin. Expect a compact, community-scale trail field rather than a large branded race, with the real reward being the hill and bush scenery just outside the capital.

Lady K Trail Run sends off-road runners into the hill country on the edge of Gaborone, trading the city's tarred avenues for rocky footpaths, dry riverbeds and the scrubby hardveld that surrounds the capital.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What stands out is the setting rather than production value: Gaborone is ringed by granite koppies, dry watercourses and reserve land, and a trail race through that landscape gives runners and any spectators a version of the city rarely seen from its main roads

02

The mystery stays covered

Because documentation is thin, the honest special feature is local authenticity - a grassroots race timed and ticketed through a Botswana platform, aimed at the domestic running community rather than international visitors, on terrain that rewards good footwear and a slower, more careful pace than a flat road race

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

As a modern sporting fixture rather than a heritage event

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Lady K Trail Run does not carry deep cultural tradition

The sacred route

Living ritual

but it fits into a growing pattern of Gaborone-area trail and hill races that use the capital's reserves and koppies for weekend community sport

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

For route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Gaborone to work differently.

What to wear

Wear proper trail running shoes with grip for loose rock and dust, moisture-wicking socks, a lightweight cap and sun protection; carry a small hydration pack since aid stations on hill...

Safety

Lady K Trail Run is easier when spectators give competitors, vehicles and staff room to work.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Gaborone.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

BWP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map24.65 S, 25.91 EOpen in Google Maps

Gaborone, South-East District, Botswana

Nearest airportGBE — Sir Seretse Khama
TransportFor route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Gaborone to work differently.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Gaborone.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Gaborone via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Gaborone, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearWear proper trail running shoes with grip for loose rock and dust, moisture-wicking socks, a lightweight cap and sun protection; carry a small hydration pack since aid stations on hill routes can be spaced further apart than on road races.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Botswana and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Lady K Trail Run?

Lady K Trail Run is listed for Past edition: 24 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Lady K Trail Run take place?

The festival is listed in Gaborone, Botswana. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Gaborone, South-East District, Botswana

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLticketlinc.co.bw
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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