The KafueWild, a race through Kafue National Park, is now in its sixth year and is bigger than ever! In 2025, the organisers welcomed more than 420 individual runners and 15 ranger teams, who take on the 21km / 13mi course weighed down by 22kg / 48.5lb backpacks.

The race takes place on Saturday 19 September 2026 from the Hook Bridge on the Moshi road. There is also an 11km / 7mi route.

Entries are K675 per person and runners can enter and pay at Ticket Host: https://tickethost.co.zm/events/the-kafuewild-2026

The Game Rangers’ Association of Africa, Tusk, Wildlife Ranger Challenge, the Zambian Department of National Parks & Wildlife, and African Parks are all involved in the 2026 KafueWild. Corporate entries and sponsors are welcome to reach out and get involved.