The Best Trail Running Trails in Gauteng (South Africa)

Mindful Runner Summer #SpruitCharge

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doppierunner

Distance

11.14mi

Elevation +

531f

TrailRank

30

Not really a race. A run along Braamfontein Spruit from Mindful Runner in Emmerentia to William Nicol and back. All offroad except the loop along Republic Road and William Nicol. Lots of mountain bikers on the route so ...

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Wolwespruit Fresh Challenge trail

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Josh Davimes

Distance

9.70mi

Elevation +

971f

TrailRank

30

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Course for the 17km Fresh@Wolwe challenge series 2021. Trail route limited only to the event series. Normal trail use within Wolwespruit Park.

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Big Red Barn 15km

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doppierunner

Distance

9.33mi

Elevation +

279f

TrailRank

29

A trail run through the forests at Big Red Barn. Do the 15km once so that you can experience the litter and stench of sewerage in the river. The section along the river is not the most runner friendly. Otherwise a grea...

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Inaugural Valhalla #parkrun

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doppierunner

Distance

3.16mi

Elevation +

52f

TrailRank

23

Mostly on grass and uneven track. There are some narrow paths that have to be negotiated. A fairly flat parkrun with a slight climb from about 3km to 3.5km.

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Golden Harvest parkrun

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doppierunner

Distance

3.15mi

Elevation +

325f

TrailRank

19

Quite a tough route compared to some of the other Jhb parkruns. Lots of little climbs throughout the course. You start with a 500m uphill section.

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2013 Cradle Mayhem Stage 2

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doppierunner

Distance

18.84mi

Elevation +

1644f

TrailRank

19

Run from Maropeng onto the adject farms through the Cradle area near the tracking station and back through the grounds of Maropeng.

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Inaugural Bronberrik #parkrun Centurion

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doppierunner

Distance

3.13mi

Elevation +

187f

TrailRank

19

All offroad with a mixture of dirt trails and grass. Some narrow sections where it is difficult to pass other runners. I enjoyed this parkrun and venue even though I took a tumble.

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Atholl parkrun

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doppierunner

Distance

3.10mi

Elevation +

138f

TrailRank

17

A pleasant parkrun through a park that is need of some TLC. The volunteer team at Atholl are doing a great job of cleaning up the park. The route is all on trail so you need to watch your feet all the time as there are s...

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Rietfontein Reserve

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Josh Davimes

Distance

5.13mi

Elevation +

482f

TrailRank

16

4 loops total, 2 normal, 2 in reverse. Lots of climbing and technical terrain. Each loop is about 2km

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Hennopspark 6

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Kobus Bresler

Distance

4.45mi

Elevation +

696f

TrailRank

16

Very nice medium distance training run. Mix of on- and off road in a fairly peaceful and safe environment.

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Hennopspark 1

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Kobus Bresler

Distance

3.69mi

Elevation +

351f

TrailRank

16

An enjoyable medium distance run, mostly off road with a bit of everything. Starts and ends at Pinedale in Bronberrick.

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Kraalkop parkrun

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doppierunner

Distance

3.12mi

Elevation +

279f

TrailRank

16

A tough two kilometer climb to start off, so maybe warmup before you start this run. Once that it is over then it is mostly downhill to the finish. Some loose rocks on some sections but nothing too bad. A 50 - 60 minute...

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Hennopspark 2

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Kobus Bresler

Distance

3.43mi

Elevation +

354f

TrailRank

16

Medium distance neighbourhood run, mostly off the roads and starting/finishing at Pinedale in Bronberrick.

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River place lodge 5km

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Josh Davimes

Distance

2.96mi

Elevation +

118f

TrailRank

12

Part of the Revolution Trails League of Legends challenge day 2. Amazing venue and a very technical fun trail

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2013 Cradle Mayhem Stage 1

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doppierunner

Distance

5.23mi

Elevation +

253f

TrailRank

13

A night trail run stage around the grounds at Maropeng.

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Inaugural Gillooly's parkrun

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doppierunner

Distance

3.21mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

13

All off road on fairly smooth surface. Flat and fast if there aren't hordes of people.

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parkrun Modderfontein Reserve

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doppierunner

Distance

3.13mi

Elevation +

118f

TrailRank

13

Great run through the reserve. This parkrun is easier than the Delta Park run.

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Bryanston parkrun

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doppierunner

Distance

3.08mi

Elevation +

56f

TrailRank

12

You have to keep your wits about you for this parkrun. It is on the trail next to the river so you have to make sure you don't trip. You may also encounter a cyclist on the trail. Once you turn around there are sections ...

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