The Otter African Trail event takes place annually and runs in the opposite direction each year. The Classic Edition traverses East to West starting in Storms River and finishing in Natures Valley. With the Retto Edition Running West to East, from Natures Valley to Storms River.

The 41km route features rugged Indian Ocean coastline trails, indigenous forests, river crossings, spectacular scenery and 7,000 steps on average.
Every year The Otter African Trail Run hosts two cut-off time graded events:

• The Otter Challenge  first to take place, with an 11 hour cut-off
• The Otter Race two days later with a competitive 9 hour cut-off