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  • The Growler 2011

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    near Yeoville, Gauteng (South Africa)
    Distance
    13.77mi
    Elevation +
    1260f
    TrailRank
    19

    The Growler Johannesburg's most offensive road running event! No snide comments about the route, no chirps about the name, no marshals, no prizes, no timekeeping, no drinks tables, no t-shirts, no whining! The 201...

  • Halls Half Marathon

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    near Mataffin, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.04mi
    Elevation +
    564f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofHalls Half Marathon

    Scenic relativly flat except for the tough hill climb on the back end. It must be said that over 80% of the route is farm or dirt road. Soft sand is common. Tough for a 21km but fun.

  • Bay to Bay

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    near Clifton, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    19.01mi
    Elevation +
    1293f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofBay to Bay

    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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    near Knysna, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.27mi
    Elevation +
    620f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofKnysna Waterfront half marathon

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

  • Malmesbury #parkrun #171

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    near Malmesbury, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.12mi
    Elevation +
    220f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofMalmesbury #parkrun #171

    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.

  • Westbury parkrun

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    near Westbury, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.25mi
    Elevation +
    10f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofWestbury parkrun

    A fairly flat parkrun around the stadium. Lots of loops. Apparently they have a new route planned for the new year. Watch your step and it gets a bit muddy when it has been raining.

  • Forest 10

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    near Forest Hills, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    6.23mi
    Elevation +
    246f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofForest 10

    A lovely route through the leafy suburb of Forest Hills - relatively flat considering the area. A very enjoyable route - highly recomended.

  • Alberton City 21km

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    near Alberton, Gauteng (South Africa)
    Distance
    12.95mi
    Elevation +
    505f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofAlberton City 21km

    Chilly morning. Lots of twisting and turning on this route with some minor bumps along the route. Well organised.

  • Skukuza Half Marathon 2010

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    near Skukuza, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    12.96mi
    Elevation +
    410f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofSkukuza Half Marathon 2010

    A half marathon in the Kruger National Park. Run on some tar as well as off road through the African bush. Rangers guard the route. The race starts late, at 08:30am, so you can do a game drive before the event.

  • Bapsfontein #parkrun #172

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    near Bronkhorstspruit NU, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.16mi
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofBapsfontein #parkrun #172

    A run around a vegetable farm. Fairly easy. Lots of space to overtake as you run mainly on farm roads.

  • Ernest Ullmann #parkrun #170

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    near Morningside Manor, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.15mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofErnest Ullmann #parkrun #170

    On grass with some undulating track on the section out and back to the big tree. Watch your footing. A fairly flat easy parkrun.

  • The Deloitte Challange 2015

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    near Ballito, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    26.47mi
    Elevation +
    761f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofThe Deloitte Challange 2015

    With a start in Ballito and follow the M4 to Kings Park stadium just of Durban's beach front. Mostly a flat course with glimpses of the sea as you head towards Durban.

  • City To City 50km 2011

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    near Midrand, Gauteng (South Africa)
    Distance
    17.92mi
    Elevation +
    1158f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofCity To City 50km 2011

    Lost the first part of the route. The part with the "minor" hills. A tough run especially in the second half.

  • Midstream parkrun

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    near Midstream, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.14mi
    Elevation +
    79f
    TrailRank
    19

    The first two km are on dirt road but the rest is on the paved pathways. If you get a good start then you could try for a PB at this parkrun. A very gradual climb from about halfway to the finish.

  • Groenkloof 1

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    near Pretoria South, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.82mi
    Elevation +
    528f
    TrailRank
    19

    Mix and match of short trails in the reserve. We took it slow and easy because after the rain there was lots to look at. Beautiful!

  • Boksburg parkrun event #01

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    near Libradene, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.12mi
    Elevation +
    105f
    TrailRank
    19

    Mostly on paths around the Boksburg stadium. Some running on paved roads but mostly on dirt. It might get a bit damp in summer.

  • ACE Half Marathon

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    near Eersterus, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.12mi
    Elevation +
    528f
    TrailRank
    19

    ACE Half Marathon Athletics Club Eersterust Distance: 21.1 Province: Gauteng North Start: Eersterust Soccer Stadium cnr St Joseph & Hans Coverdale West Pretoria West

  • Woodlands parkrun #64

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    near Morningside Manor, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.16mi
    Elevation +
    236f
    TrailRank
    19

    The killer hill that you have to do twice makes this one of the tougher parkruns. Look out for the animals.

  • Selati Half Marathon

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    near Malelane, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.10mi
    Elevation +
    958f
    TrailRank
    19

    Not so easy, gravel road but the constant view over the river into the KNP makes it all worthwhile! Well organised race!

  • 27th Berts Great Brick Run

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    near Potchefstroom, North-West (South Africa)
    Distance
    13.02mi
    Elevation +
    118f
    TrailRank
    19

    Race held by Bert Bricks Athletic Club. One of the easiest half marathon routes. Carry a brick from the halfway point, at the brickfield, back to the finish and you get a 6 pack of beer. Not the easiest thing to do!

  • Laudium parkrun

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    near Laudium, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.15mi
    Elevation +
    167f
    TrailRank
    19

    Not too difficult.Run mostly over a mowed grass path around the sports fields. Two laps with a slight uphill at the end of each lap.

  • ACE Eersterust 21km

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    near Riverside, Gauteng (South Africa)
    Distance
    13.08mi
    Elevation +
    689f
    TrailRank
    19

    New route from Eersterust stadium. With a few hills. I saw 3 that were named. Killing me softly hill. Helpmekaar hill. The last little climb to the finish was called Going nowhere slowly hill. Great organization!

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