Standard Bank Joins Oxpecker Trail Run as new Title Sponsor
The Oxpecker Trail Run is thrilled to announce Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) as its title sponsor for 2025. Already a title sponsor of the Standard Bank Berg & Bush MTB event, Standard Bank CIB’s new relationship with Oxpecker Trail Run solidifies the institution’s commitment to supporting local communities in a meaningful way.
This exciting partnership will see Standard Bank CIB lending its support to a trail running event that has become renowned for its deep connection to nature, exhilarating trails and vibrant atmosphere that has made it a must-do event on the trail running calendar.
Held just outside Winterton in the beating bushveld heart of KwaZulu-Natal, the Standard Bank Oxpecker Trail Run offers runners an unforgettable weekend away, blending challenging yet scenic routes with a bubbly energy that keeps runners returning year after year.
The Oxpecker Trail Run takes place in a region rich in history and natural beauty, with runners navigating handbuilt trails, river crossings and spectacular landscapes through a nature reserve - all while being immersed in the unspoiled KwaZulu-Natal wilderness.
More than a race, the Standard Bank Oxpecker Trail Run is a festival of running that celebrates the outdoors and a unique region in our special country. From the minute participants arrive, they are welcomed into a lively environment where camaraderie, good food and entertainment take centre stage.
Whether unwinding on hay bales after a day on the trails, enjoying the famous post-run hospitality, or dancing on the banks of the Tugela River, runners are guaranteed two days filled with adventure, laughter and memories.
“This partnership with Standard Bank is a perfect fit for the Oxpecker Trail Run,” says organiser and event founder, Spoen Green. “Standard Bank’s commitment to excellence, meaningful relationships and community aligns seamlessly with the spirit of Oxpecker Trail Run. Together, we look forward to elevating the experience for our runners and continuing to celebrate the great outdoors.”
Clive Potter, Head of Client Coverage, Standard Bank South Africa says, “We already know the region and trails thanks to our involvement with the Berg & Bush, so extending our partnership with Spoen, Gary and the rest of the Green family into Oxpecker Trail Run made sense. We love the energy they bring to their events and we especially appreciate their commitment to community upliftment through the Berg & Bush and Oxpecker Trail Run.”
The Standard Bank Oxpecker Trail run takes place in May 2025. The event is already sold out. Entries for 2026 will open on 1 August 2025.