The Best Running Trails in Western Cape (South Africa)

Cape Town

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

9.46mi

Elevation +

187f

TrailRank

35| 4.0

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...

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PPC Riebeek Bergmarathon 2012

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doppierunner

Distance

26.34mi

Elevation +

2215f

TrailRank

30

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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....

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2013 Constantia Valley Grape Run 21km

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doppierunner

Distance

13.28mi

Elevation +

1276f

TrailRank

29

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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.

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2017 Cango marathon

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doppierunner

Distance

26.59mi

Elevation +

495f

TrailRank

28

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...

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Landmarks half marathon 2016

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doppierunner

Distance

13.55mi

Elevation +

686f

TrailRank

28

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. ...

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Yzerfontein parkrun

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doppierunner

Distance

3.12mi

Elevation +

420f

TrailRank

27

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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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Noordhoek-Chapmans-Suikerbossie run

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guidodg

Distance

9.85mi

Elevation +

2402f

TrailRank

27

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very scenic road run , probably the best way to fully experience the stunning views along Chapmans Peak drive....end off with an excellent breakfast at Suikerbossie restaurant (I recommend the scones)

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Bainskloof Half Marathon 2012

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doppierunner

Distance

13.03mi

Elevation +

1352f

TrailRank

27

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Nice run up the Bainskloof pass and then back down. 10.5km of climbing followed by the same route downhill.

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2013 John Korasie 30km

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doppierunner

Distance

18.91mi

Elevation +

1529f

TrailRank

26

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Race from Simonstown up Redhill to Smitswinkel Bay and then back to Simonstown along the coastal road. Awesome views of False Bay for the last 10km. Beware of the bump at Millers Point and at the golf course. This is not...

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parkrun Root44

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doppierunner

Distance

3.19mi

Elevation +

174f

TrailRank

26

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A parkrun through the vineyards of Audacia wine farm on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West.

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Napier #Patatfees half marathon

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doppierunner

Distance

13.35mi

Elevation +

745f

TrailRank

26

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Run mostly on dirt roads through the surrounding farms. The toughest climb is at about 12km and then the last climb up to the finish. An excellent run in the country.

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John Korasie 30km 2012

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doppierunner

Distance

18.79mi

Elevation +

1572f

TrailRank

26

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A great race around the end of the peninsula. The opening climb up Redhill wakes you up and gives you great views over False Bay. The last 10km from Cape Point down to Simonstown provides one with great views across the ...

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Winelands Marathon 2011

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doppierunner

Distance

26.41mi

Elevation +

1129f

TrailRank

24

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Very hot. Busy main road. Great scenery. Excellent organisation. Standard marathon number 86 completed.

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Red Hill marathon 2015

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doppierunner

Distance

26.72mi

Elevation +

1627f

TrailRank

24

Good thing this race starts at 5:30am. Cool and misty on the Atlantic coastline. Started heating up near the 36 and 42km split. Out and back section not too bad but from the turnaround you basically start the Red Hill cl...

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parkrun Greenpoint

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doppierunner

Distance

3.11mi

Elevation +

69f

TrailRank

22

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Easy running around Cape Town soccer stadium in the park around the stadium. Park at Greenpoint cricket club.

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Table Mountain

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Distance

9.34mi

Elevation +

988f

TrailRank

22

Cape Town is a city Southern SA very well known for being touristy. In this track we started in our hotel (Cape Diem Lodge) and took the street on the right. In the main street, we turned to le right, and in the main st...

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Promenade Cape Town

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Distance

8.77mi

Elevation +

266f

TrailRank

22

Cape Town is a city Southern SA very well known for being touristy. In this track we started in our hotel (Caoe Diem Lodge) and took the street on the right. In the main street, we turned to le left, and passed below th...

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Bay to Bay

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doppierunner

Distance

19.01mi

Elevation +

1293f

TrailRank

19

A beautiful run alongside the coast from Camps Bay to Hout Bay and back. A big climb to get out of Hout Bay.

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Knysna Waterfront half marathon

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doppierunner

Distance

13.27mi

Elevation +

620f

TrailRank

19

A pleasant half marathon around Leisure Isle and then up to the top of one of the Heads. Worth a trip to Knysnsa.

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Malmesbury #parkrun #171

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doppierunner

Distance

3.12mi

Elevation +

220f

TrailRank

19

A pleasant parkrun through the farms and forest. Some narrow single track for a short distance, but mostly on farm road. A bit of a climb but it is followed by a downhill. Views of Table Mountain.

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Prince Albert Olive Festival Half Marathon 2011

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doppierunner

Distance

13.46mi

Elevation +

1821f

TrailRank

19

Dirt road for most of the race. Second half is mainly flat and downhill. The climb to the turning point is not that bad. The scenery is amazing! A race worth doing.

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Paarl parkrun #184

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doppierunner

Distance

3.08mi

Elevation +

46f

TrailRank

16

Run alongside the Berg river. Not too difficult. Fairly easy offroad running. Weather could affect your time here.

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Goudini Sneeukop - Klein Sneeukop

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Kojin

Distance

19.76mi

Elevation +

6742f

TrailRank

16

Lots of thorny alien bush on the way down from Klein Sneeukop. Coming back the same way is probably better. I always prefer a loop to a go and back when I explore, but it's not wisest because I never know what I will run...

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Waaihoek Peak - Mostertshoek Twins

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Kojin

Distance

14.16mi

Elevation +

7277f

TrailRank

16

Not at all advisable to come down from the saddle as I did. The bushes were relentless and very agonizing.

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Bailey's Peak

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Kojin

Distance

21.44mi

Elevation +

7159f

TrailRank

16

I came down to what seemed to be a small village but no one seemed to be there. I had to climb over a big fence with barbed wires on top to get to the road. Maybe taking the valley one down could avoid that?

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