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  • Rose parkrun Lenasia

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    near Lenasia Ext 5, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.17mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofRose parkrun Lenasia Photo ofRose parkrun Lenasia Photo ofRose parkrun Lenasia

    A flat two lap parkrun through Rose Park and an adjoining field. You need to watch your step in some places.

  • 2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 1

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    near Sabie, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    10.35mi
    Elevation +
    1512f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo of2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 1 Photo of2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 1 Photo of2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 1

    Cool conditions for the first stage. A bit of rain just before the start. Mostly single track through the forests. Fairly easy running. Two big climbs on the route. One river crossing just after the start.

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  • Winelands Marathon 2011

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    near Stellenbosch, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Distance
    26.41mi
    Elevation +
    1129f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofWinelands Marathon 2011 Photo ofWinelands Marathon 2011 Photo ofWinelands Marathon 2011

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

  • Halls 10/21km Race

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    near Mataffin, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    6.17mi
    Elevation +
    141f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofHalls 10/21km Race Photo ofHalls 10/21km Race Photo ofHalls 10/21km Race

    Lovely scenic run through the various Halls farms. From sugar cane to horses. 10km relatively flat, mostly dirt or farm roads.

  • Johannesburg

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    near Rosebank, Gauteng (South Africa)
    Distance
    10.75mi
    Elevation +
    636f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofJohannesburg

    Johannesburg is one of the main cities in SA. it's also one of the most violent cities in the world. In this track we started in our hotel, Voco, and turned to the right. Then we continued and took the third on the righ...

  • Inaugural Lanseria parkrun

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    near Lanseria, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.11mi
    Elevation +
    200f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofInaugural Lanseria parkrun

    A route with a few twists and turns that can cause confusion. They have well marked signs that indicate the route quite well. As long as you know where you are on the route it should be fairly easy to follow. Maybe becau...

  • Woodlands parkrun calving route

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    near Morningside Manor, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.14mi
    Elevation +
    148f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofWoodlands parkrun calving route

    This is the route that will be used whilst the reserve is out of bounds. It seems to be quicker than the normal route with some PB's. I think it is slightly easier especially when overtaking because we get to run on a ...

  • 2016 Makro Wierie half marathon

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    near Centurion, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.25mi
    Elevation +
    492f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo of2016 Makro Wierie half marathon

    A very cold morning, especially when compared to last week in Skukuza. A fairly easy route with only one real hill which you have to negotiate twice. It comes at the start of each lap. There is also a bridge over the N1...

  • Race for Friendship half marathon

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    near Innesdale, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.19mi
    Elevation +
    322f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofRace for Friendship half marathon

    One of the easier half marathons that I have done. A bit of uphill for the first two kilometers of each lap but then its gently down for the remainder of the lap. The second lap they make you do an extra block which invo...

  • Umhlanga parkrun #83

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    near Umhlanga, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.13mi
    Elevation +
    72f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofUmhlanga parkrun #83

    I wouldn't rate this as one of my favourite parkruns. It is way too congested. Not just with people doing the parkrun but all the other people you have to share the path with. We had great weather and it was nice to have...

  • Red Hill marathon 2015

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    near Sun Valley, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    26.72mi
    Elevation +
    1627f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofRed Hill marathon 2015

    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...

  • near Parkhurst, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    6.19mi
    Elevation +
    289f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofPirates Slow-Mag Beat Your Slump 10km

    Pirates races are never easy. With this race you climb for most of the first half and then if you have the energy left you can sprint down the hills to the finish. A race that is fairly easy to run a negative split. Bew...

  • Heron Banks #parkrun

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    near Roodia, Free State (Republic of South Africa)
    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 "...

  • 38th AEL Mielie Marathon Welkom

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    near Welkom, Free State (Republic of South Africa)
    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...

  • 2017 Izimbiwe Coal 5-in-1 marathon

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    near Middelburg, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    26.59mi
    Elevation +
    1115f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo of2017 Izimbiwe Coal 5-in-1 marathon Photo of2017 Izimbiwe Coal 5-in-1 marathon

    This run, in Middelburg, was previously known as Shanduka Coal 5-in-1. It still starts and finishes at the same venue. The route has changed since I last did the 32km in 2013. The route now stays in the suburbs. For the...

  • BRG Zoo route

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    near Malanshof, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    16.69mi
    Elevation +
    1240f
    TrailRank
    23

    Hills, hills and more hills. 3rd Avenue Linden is a tough climb when you are tired.At least the last 3km are mostly downhill. There is a 15km option. Some people do not do the loop around the Zoo and at Jan Smuts turn ...

  • Deloitte Challenge marathon 2016

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    near Ballito, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    26.54mi
    Elevation +
    810f
    TrailRank
    23

    Slightly different start to this year's race so that we did not have to do the loop at the end. Great idea. Weather a bit better than last year. Well organised and worth the trip. Take it easy in the first half and the...

  • Rainbow half marathon

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    near Spartan, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.25mi
    Elevation +
    381f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofRainbow half marathon

    A fairly easy half marathon run mainly through industrial area. If you want a scenic run then don't do this one. No real hills on this route.

  • 2013 Orange River Cellars Marathon

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    near Kanoneiland, Northern Cape (South Africa)
    Distance
    26.01mi
    Elevation +
    413f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo of2013 Orange River Cellars Marathon Photo of2013 Orange River Cellars Marathon Photo of2013 Orange River Cellars Marathon

    A great run in the Upington area. Although its an 8-9 hour drive from Jhb its worth the trip. Maybe make a long weekend out of it. The race is mainly on dirt roads. The first half is practically flat as you run on Kanone...

  • 2017 Standerton Goldi marathon

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    near Standerton, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    26.18mi
    Elevation +
    604f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo of2017 Standerton Goldi marathon Photo of2017 Standerton Goldi marathon Photo of2017 Standerton Goldi marathon

    A misty morning made this race very bearable. An undulating out and back from Standerton on the Leandra road. Potholes are quite bad. Well organised and worth the trip from Johannesburg.

  • parkrun Greenpoint

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    near Green Point, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.11mi
    Elevation +
    69f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofparkrun Greenpoint Photo ofparkrun Greenpoint Photo ofparkrun Greenpoint

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

  • Shongweni parkrun new route

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    near Hillcrest, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.04mi
    Elevation +
    207f
    TrailRank
    22| Rating 4.0

    They have changed the route at Shongweni parkrun. You do two identical laps. Most of the run is now on single track paths with very little opportunity to overtake. The few open stretches need to be used if you don't wan...

    A new trial will be set very soon to try an alleviate the congresion experienced with the new influx of runners to Park ...
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