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  • Table Mountain

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    near De Waterkant, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Distance
    9.34mi
    Elevation +
    988f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofTable Mountain

    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...

  • Promenade Cape Town

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    near De Waterkant, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Distance
    8.77mi
    Elevation +
    266f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofPromenade Cape Town

    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...

  • Tshipishe

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    near Tshipise, Limpopo (South Africa)
    Distance
    8.99mi
    Elevation +
    295f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofTshipishe

    Tshipishe is a village North Southafrica. It's not very touristy. In this track we started on our lodge (Tshipishe Forever Resort) and after surrounded it (pic.1), we went surrounding the hill twice. On our way back we ...

  • Castle Skukuza Half Marathon 2014

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    near Skukuza, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.10mi
    Elevation +
    443f
    TrailRank
    22

    A unique race run in a unique place. The Kruger Park half marathon held in and around the small staff village of Skukuza in the heartland of one of Africa's greatest wildlife refuges - the Kruger National Park. Two ho...

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  • Midack Half Marathon 2012

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    near Mhluzi, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    13.21mi
    Elevation +
    607f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofMidack Half Marathon 2012

    Great run. A bit chilly at the start. The route follows a road around the outskirts of Middelburg. It is and out and back route that is undulating but there are no difficult climbs. The second half feels like more downhi...

  • Sasol Marathon 2012

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    near Sasolburg, Free State (South Africa)
    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...

  • City2City 50km Marathon 2012

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    near Melrose, Gauteng (South Africa)
    Distance
    31.49mi
    Elevation +
    1529f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofCity2City 50km Marathon 2012

    Its great when a race is well organised. Compared to a few years ago Bonitas has ensured that C2C can possibly become the leading ultra marathon in Gauteng. Water points and organisation top class this year. Well done gu...

  • Chamberlains Half Marathon

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    near Lynnwood, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.37mi
    Elevation +
    728f
    TrailRank
    22

    The Chamberlains Capital Classic Half Marathon is hugely popular and superbly organized. The Chamberlains Capital Classic Half Marathon 2015, is an annual event which takes place during October in Lynwood in Pretoria....

  • 2015 Loskop ultra marathon 50k

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    near Middelburg, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    31.22mi
    Elevation +
    1457f
    TrailRank
    22

    Its a slow steady climb for the first 22km with one big climb as you approach the airfield. Its not something to panic about though. As you get closer to the highest point the wind seems to pick up. This year it wasn't t...

  • Exxaro Mogol marathon 2015

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    near Onverwacht, Limpopo (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    26.45mi
    Elevation +
    650f
    TrailRank
    22

    A 3.5 hour trip north of Johannesburg via Modimolle and Vaalwater and you get to Lephalale. Eskom is building its newest power station, Medupi, outside of town. Look at for the game in the various reserves on the road b...

  • 2016 Kruger Park half marathon

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    near Skukuza, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    12.99mi
    Elevation +
    512f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo of2016 Kruger Park half marathon

    Its more about the weekend away in the park than the run itself. A bit of warm weather to break the Jhb winter cold. This year was one of the hottest races.

  • 3 Cranes Challenge Day 2 42km

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    near Yarrow, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Distance
    25.04mi
    Elevation +
    4147f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo of3 Cranes Challenge Day 2 42km

    Tough day at the office especially the last 5km through the forest. I think we crossed the same river 6 times.

  • Upington parkrun

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    near Upington, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.15mi
    Elevation +
    16f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofUpington parkrun Photo ofUpington parkrun

    Pleasant flat run on dirt roads through the vineyards alongside the Orange River. Its a good thing this parkrun starts at 07:00am because by 08:00am you don't want to be out running, especially in summer.

  • Inaugural Springs #parkrun

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    near Dersley, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.20mi
    Elevation +
    16f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofInaugural Springs #parkrun Photo ofInaugural Springs #parkrun

    Very flat offroad run. Just watch your step in the holes that the horses create when they land after a jump.

  • BASF 32km 2012

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    near Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng (South Africa)
    Distance
    19.66mi
    Elevation +
    640f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofBASF 32km 2012 Photo ofBASF 32km 2012

    A run out in Vanderbijl Park. Lots of twists and turns allows you to see the other runners quite a few times. All races are on the same out and back route. No big hills. There are one or two minor climbs. A wheelchair f...

  • park run - umhlanga

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    near Umhlanga, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.11mi
    Elevation +
    30f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofpark run - umhlanga Photo ofpark run - umhlanga

    Along the paved umhlanga Promenade which is only 3-4m wide in places. This could be come a problem if the numbers increase.

  • 2013 Vaal Marathon

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    near Three Rivers, Gauteng (South Africa)
    Distance
    26.23mi
    Elevation +
    423f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo of2013 Vaal Marathon Photo of2013 Vaal Marathon

    Pleasant run through the suburbs of Vereeniging and Three Rivers. My 10th Vaal marathon and 100th standard marathon.

  • 2016 Modern Athlete Irene Ultra

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    near Midstream Estates, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    30.16mi
    Elevation +
    1086f
    TrailRank
    20

    Not as fast and flat as advertised. Lots of twists and turns with no major hills. Lots of little bumps.

  • MTN half marathon

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    near Quellerina, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.27mi
    Elevation +
    840f
    TrailRank
    20

    Quite a hilly little monster. Joburg's answer to the Sunrise Monster. What a pity they chose to run on all the busy roads when there were alternatives. Apart from the late start, a well organised race.

  • Berts Great Brick Run half marathon

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    near Potchefstroom, North-West (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.57mi
    Elevation +
    118f
    TrailRank
    19

    Great run out in the country. An out and back route from the Potchefstroom rugby club to the Berts Brickyard. At the turnaround point there are 100 bricks. If you take one and carry it all the way to the finish you get a...

  • Modderfontein Reserve parkrun 2016

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    near Linbro Park, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.15mi
    Elevation +
    85f
    TrailRank
    19

    The "new" clockwise route. The first km is along the dam wall so it is fairly flat, then it is a slight climb once you are on the old tar road. The last km is fairly flat but it is all on single track with the last few m...

  • near Parkhurst, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    4.80mi
    Elevation +
    272f
    TrailRank
    19

    This festive run is normally on the public holiday on 16 December each year. Entry fees are donated to a charity. You need to wear a hat. At about halfway there is a refreshment stop. Don't expect coke and water. Beers a...

  • Ebotse parkrun #177

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    near New Modder, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.14mi
    Elevation +
    62f
    TrailRank
    19

    The course has been changed since I last did it. You don't run on the tar road, outside of the estate anymore. The start and finish has been moved away from the road. The only bit of tar is along the section below the da...

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