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The Best Running Trails in Free State (South Africa)

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  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Golden Gate Challenge 2011 Day 3

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    near Glen Reenen, Free State (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    10.91mi
    Elevation +
    2628f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGolden Gate Challenge 2011 Day 3 Photo ofGolden Gate Challenge 2011 Day 3 Photo ofGolden Gate Challenge 2011 Day 3

    Up to the radio mast above Glen Reenen camp to see the sun rise. 4am start to the day. Ultra number 86 completed.

  • Heron Banks #parkrun

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    near Roodia, Free State (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    3.12mi
    Elevation +
    69f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofHeron Banks #parkrun Photo ofHeron Banks #parkrun

    The route is run in an anti clockwise direction. The start is downhill on a tar road but soon you end up running on a dirt road along the outskirts of the golf course. The is a short section of fairly soft sand on the "...

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  • 38th AEL Mielie Marathon Welkom

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    near Welkom, Free State (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    26.53mi
    Elevation +
    558f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo of38th AEL Mielie Marathon Welkom Photo of38th AEL Mielie Marathon Welkom

    A marathon that takes you though the streets of Welkom and then onto the road to Odendaalsrus, You run around the town and then start back to Welkom via the Phakisa road. Fairly flat lonely running (unless you take a bud...

  • Sasol Marathon 2012

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    near Sasolburg, Free State (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    26.05mi
    Elevation +
    669f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofSasol Marathon 2012

    Great marathon. Worth the trip to Sasolburg. Water points excellent. Marathon number 87 completed. The extra loop on the second lap that we have done previously was taken out of the route this year. We did not seem to m...

  • Sasol Marathon

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    near Sasolburg, Free State (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    26.08mi
    Elevation +
    709f
    TrailRank
    16

    Great weather. Water points fantastic. One of the best marathons to run even though it is a two lapper.

  • Inaugural Kroonstad #parkrun

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    near Kroonstad, Free State (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    3.07mi
    Elevation +
    33f
    TrailRank
    12

    A run on the farm dirt roads through the farm. The route was changed at the last minute due to flooding. They plan to change the run to a circular route.

  • Heronbanks #parkrun clockwise

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    near Roodia, Free State (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    3.10mi
    Elevation +
    115f
    TrailRank
    9

    I decided to run the route in a different direction to see how it compares. It may be slightly more difficult because you end up running the last 1.5km mainly "uphill" to the finish.

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