Running in South Africa

Practical info and race calendar (walks, road races, trail runs) in South Africa
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Upcoming Races in South Africa

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Discover the race calendar in South Africa here. In the land of the Cape of Good Hope and vuvuzelas, from Johannesburg to Cape Town and Pretoria, the courses and distances in the country are sure to satisfy your wildest desires 🤪! Whether it's Trail Running, Walking, Half Marathon, or Marathon, embark on an adventure to discover the treasures of Nelson Mandela's homeland.

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Running Event Calendar in South Africa

Catch a glimpse of the full calendar of road races, trail runs, and walks in South Africa!
June 20251 race
July 20252 races
August 20251 race
October 20251 race
November 20253 races
March 20261 race
April 20265 races
May 20262 races

Where to Run in South Africa

District municipal de la route des jardins 3eThekwini 2Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality 2Port Elizabeth 2Durban 1Knysna 1Indlovu DC 1Pietermaritzburg 1Western District 1Addo 1Ehlanzeni 1Sisonke District Municipality 1Umhlanga 1Lady Grey 1Himeville 1Tshwane 1Mookgopong 1Sani Pass 1Centurion 1George 1City of Cape Town 1Cape Town 1Sabie 1Drakensberg District 1Mossel Bay 1Bosveld 1Harry Gwala 1

If you can't find what you're looking for in South Africa, maybe check elsewhere 🤷‍♀️

Egypt 8Kenya 5Tanzania 5Madagascar 5Cabo Verde 4Algeria 3Senegal 3Rwanda 3Mauritius 3Ethiopia 2Benin 2Tunisia 2Nigeria 2Ghana 1Sierra Leone 1Uganda 1Gabon 1Cameroon 1São Tomé and Príncipe 1Chad 1The Gambia 1Namibia 1Seychelles 1Zimbabwe 1Mauritania 1Botswana 1

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