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  • 2016 Greatest Train Race 32km

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    near Lynnville, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    19.81mi
    Elevation +
    666f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 4.0
    Photo of2016 Greatest Train Race 32km Photo of2016 Greatest Train Race 32km Photo of2016 Greatest Train Race 32km

    If you want to do your first 32km or a PB then this is the race for you. The weather was also in favour on race day. The waterpoints are well stocked and maybe too frequent. Some of them seemed very close to each other. ...

    Awesome run, rather an early start as we drove up from Nelspruit on the same morning.
    Redshift3

  • Cape Town

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    near De Waterkant, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    kilómetros para el mundo
    Distance
    9.46mi
    Elevation +
    187f
    TrailRank
    35| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofCape Town

    Cape Town is a city Southern SA very well known for being touristy. In this track we started in our hotel (Queen Julie Lodge, pic.1) and took the street on the left. After the robot we continued through a pedestrian dia...

    Very nice run. Thanks for sharing
    Fermin AZANZA 1965

  • Ou Voetpad Mountain 10 Miler 2012

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    near Hercules, Gauteng (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    10.19mi
    Elevation +
    1175f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofOu Voetpad Mountain 10 Miler 2012 Photo ofOu Voetpad Mountain 10 Miler 2012 Photo ofOu Voetpad Mountain 10 Miler 2012

    One of the few races in South Africa that are measured in miles instead of kilometers. An undulating run mostly on tar except for the two occasions when you cross the ridge. And mile 8 to 9. Well organised and worth doin...

  • Skukuza Half Marathon 2012

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    near Skukuza, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    12.97mi
    Elevation +
    433f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofSkukuza Half Marathon 2012 Photo ofSkukuza Half Marathon 2012 Photo ofSkukuza Half Marathon 2012

    You may not get to see many animals on this race because they chase them away to protect the runners. But its all about the weekend game viewing in the park. This year it was quite warm during the race. The beer at the ...

    2014! See you in 2015!
    Redshift3

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  • Drie Provinsies Marathon 2012

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    near Jan Kempdorp, North-West (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    26.41mi
    Elevation +
    499f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofDrie Provinsies Marathon 2012 Photo ofDrie Provinsies Marathon 2012 Photo ofDrie Provinsies Marathon 2012

    A great race. Well worth the traveling from Johannesburg (about 4 hours). Typical small town race where all the locals welcome you to their town. Catch the bus from the finish, in Christiana, at 5am and it gets you to th...

  • 2017 Wilge marathon

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    near Frankfort, Free State (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    26.49mi
    Elevation +
    764f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo of2017 Wilge marathon Photo of2017 Wilge marathon Photo of2017 Wilge marathon

    A pleasant run on the banks of the Wilge river. Single lap for the half and double for the full. A slight climb at the end of the lap to get from the river into the town. Except for short sections through the town, the r...

  • Iron Crown Half Marathon 2012

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    near Weighton, Limpopo (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    13.20mi
    Elevation +
    2838f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofIron Crown Half Marathon 2012 Photo ofIron Crown Half Marathon 2012 Photo ofIron Crown Half Marathon 2012

    A great offroad run up to the highest point in Limpopo. The first 6km are on dirt road and then the single trail starts for 4km up the mountain. Unfortunately it was misty and chilly up at the top so we could not see muc...

  • 2016 Bluff marathon

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    near Flnnland, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    26.74mi
    Elevation +
    1916f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of2016 Bluff marathon Photo of2016 Bluff marathon Photo of2016 Bluff marathon

    Quite a hilly little monster! Two laps around the Bluff and they find quite a few hills for you to climb. Just for fun they add a couple more on the second lap. If you can qualify for Comrades on this route then its a gr...

  • PPC Riebeek Bergmarathon 2012

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    near Riebeek West, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    26.34mi
    Elevation +
    2215f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPPC Riebeek Bergmarathon 2012 Photo ofPPC Riebeek Bergmarathon 2012 Photo ofPPC Riebeek Bergmarathon 2012

    A great undulating run in the country. From 14km to 26km its on dirt road as you go behind the mountain. Halfway is at the top of a 2.5km climb. You drop down for about 5km back to the tar road and then climb up to 30km....

  • Foskor Open Pit Race 2011

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    near Phalaborwa, Limpopo (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    13.30mi
    Elevation +
    715f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofFoskor Open Pit Race 2011 Photo ofFoskor Open Pit Race 2011 Photo ofFoskor Open Pit Race 2011

    They started mining the pit in 1966 and stopped in 1978. Mining started again in 1994. They mine phosphate for fertilizer. It is currently 200m deep. This puts you 200m above sea level. In 30 years time it will be 641m d...

  • 2012 Golden Gate Half Marathon

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    near Glen Reenen, Free State (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    13.12mi
    Elevation +
    1532f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of2012 Golden Gate Half Marathon Photo of2012 Golden Gate Half Marathon Photo of2012 Golden Gate Half Marathon

    The race is run on tar through the Golden Gate park. All of the big climbs are in the first half of the race. There are scenic views along the whole route. The majority of the time is spent above 2000m. Most of the wate...

  • 2012 Mandela Day Marathon

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    near iMbali, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
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    doppierunner
    Distance
    26.41mi
    Elevation +
    3054f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of2012 Mandela Day Marathon Photo of2012 Mandela Day Marathon Photo of2012 Mandela Day Marathon

    One of the tougher marathons that I have done. The climb from about 7km to 21km seems to go on forever. When you think it is all downhill to the finish you get hit with a few more hills. The last 5km is all gentle climbi...

  • South Coast Marathon 2011

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    near Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    26.24mi
    Elevation +
    1165f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSouth Coast Marathon 2011 Photo ofSouth Coast Marathon 2011 Photo ofSouth Coast Marathon 2011

    An undulating route from Scottburgh to Amanzimtoti. Weather was overcast and humid. More people would have battled if the sun was shining. The route was a bit tougher than I expected especially the last few km. Route mar...

  • Marakele marathon

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    near Hartbeesbult, Limpopo (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    25.89mi
    Elevation +
    2126f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMarakele marathon Photo ofMarakele marathon Photo ofMarakele marathon

    The first 7km are on dirt road and fairly flat. You then start the climbing until halfway. At about 12km the road is tarred all the way to the 21km mark. There are some really tough pulls up to 21km. Once there you turn ...

  • Boulders Marathon

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    near eNyamazaneni, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Redshift3
    Distance
    15.19mi
    Elevation +
    1811f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofBoulders Marathon Photo ofBoulders Marathon Photo ofBoulders Marathon

    This most scenic and unique race is run through the Crocodile Gorge Conservancy on the old Mara Road. The course starts with a steep and challenging seven-kilometre climb as you run up the Crocodile Gorge Mountains and o...

  • Mazda half marathon

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    near Denneboom, Gauteng (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    13.11mi
    Elevation +
    420f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMazda half marathon Photo ofMazda half marathon Photo ofMazda half marathon

    Easy run through some industrial area and small holdings to the east of Pretoria. Great water points. A bit chilly at the start. Only one road to the venue from the highway so get there early to avoid the traffic jam. J...

  • 2013 Constantia Valley Grape Run 21km

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    near Doordrift, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    13.28mi
    Elevation +
    1276f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo of2013 Constantia Valley Grape Run 21km Photo of2013 Constantia Valley Grape Run 21km Photo of2013 Constantia Valley Grape Run 21km

    A great half marathon through the vineyards in Constantia Valley. Most of the run is on dirt roads between the vineyards. This year there were two wine stops.

  • 2017 Cango marathon

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    near Boplaas, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    26.59mi
    Elevation +
    495f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo of2017 Cango marathon Photo of2017 Cango marathon Photo of2017 Cango marathon

    This is not the most difficult marathon if the weather plays along. We arrived on Friday to 41c degree temperature. The forecast was for cooler weather on Saturday. It rained on Friday for the first time in almost two y...

  • Landmarks half marathon 2016

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    near Wyndover, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    13.55mi
    Elevation +
    686f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofLandmarks half marathon 2016 Photo ofLandmarks half marathon 2016 Photo ofLandmarks half marathon 2016

    Quite a pleasant half marathon that takes in many Cape Town landmarks. There is a bit of a climb up to Rhodes Memorial. If you want to race this then you have to make sure that you are in the top 100 for the first 8km. ...

  • 42.7 km 2015 Kaapschehoop Marathon

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    near Kaapsehoop, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Redshift3
    Distance
    26.54mi
    Elevation +
    919f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo of42.7 km 2015 Kaapschehoop Marathon Photo of42.7 km 2015 Kaapschehoop Marathon Photo of42.7 km 2015 Kaapschehoop Marathon

    The testing downhill course, which starts in the misty heights of the picturesque village of Kaapsehoop and follows a beautiful panoramic route down to Mbombela, not only tests the mettle of any athlete, but is also an e...

  • Sudwala Screaming Monster Half Marathon 2011

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    near Dollaaskraal, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
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    doppierunner
    with Redshift3
    Distance
    12.95mi
    Elevation +
    2096f
    TrailRank
    28| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSudwala Screaming Monster Half Marathon 2011

    There are a number of monsters here! The long climb up to 6km. The concrete road up to the stairs at the cave entrance. The steps up to the cave. And of course the monster in the cave. Our last monster was the swimming p...

    The name of this race says it all ! 2014
    Redshift3

  • Jackie Gibson marathon 2016

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    near Mondeor, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    26.52mi
    Elevation +
    1890f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofJackie Gibson marathon 2016 Photo ofJackie Gibson marathon 2016 Photo ofJackie Gibson marathon 2016

    Not the easiest marathon but what helps is the last 9.5k of each lap which is mostly downhill. Mentally the hill to to that point are challenging. The first lap is not too bad because you are with the half marathoners. T...

  • DeloitteChallenge marathon Ballito to Durban 2015

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    near Ballito, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
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    doppierunner
    with Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    26.51mi
    Elevation +
    1132f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofDeloitteChallenge marathon Ballito to Durban 2015 Photo ofDeloitteChallenge marathon Ballito to Durban 2015 Photo ofDeloitteChallenge marathon Ballito to Durban 2015

    Most of the climbing is in the first half. The problem in the second half is mainly heat related as there is very little shade. Fortunately there is full road closure so you van use both sides of the road and the shade i...

  • Soweto Marathon 2012

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    near Diepkloof, Gauteng (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    26.37mi
    Elevation +
    1345f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSoweto Marathon 2012 Photo ofSoweto Marathon 2012 Photo ofSoweto Marathon 2012

    The one race in Gauteng where the public gets involved. This is the race where they almost always run out of water. But its not such a big deal because the people on the sides of the road will get you water. Not the easi...

  • Yzerfontein parkrun

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    near Swartwater, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    3.12mi
    Elevation +
    420f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofYzerfontein parkrun Photo ofYzerfontein parkrun Photo ofYzerfontein parkrun

    The windmills look big from the road, but if you want to know how big they really are, then try this parkrun. You get to run right next to them. Of course you have a two kilometer climb to get to the highest point but th...

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