13 Peaks Finale: Devils Peak & Signal Hill — Peaks 12 and 13 on Heritage Day
Heritage Day in South Africa is meant for braais, family, and remembering where we come from. This year, we decided to celebrate it a little differently — by finishing…
Month: September 2025
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Voet of Afrika Half Marathon: Running at the Foot of Africa
Some races live in the legs. Others live in the heart. The Voet of Afrika Half Marathon, held every September in Bredasdorp, manages to do both. Known as South…
Kolmanskop and the Ghosts of Our Future: Lessons We Refuse to Learn
Two months ago, in July 2025, I walked through Kolmanskop, Namibia’s famous diamond ghost town. The desert wind howled through broken windows, dunes piled in living rooms, and paint peeled…
Run/Ride McGregor 2025 – A Weekend of Trails, Art & Gees
Every September, McGregor turns into a playground for trail runners and mountain bikers as Dirty South Events hosts the legendary Run/Ride McGregor 2-Day Staged Trail Run. For those of…
Intercare Blouberg Half Marathon 31 Aug 2025
A Perfect Day for Running on the West Coast The West Coast greeted us with the kind of weather runners dream about. Cool, calm, and—most importantly—without a hint of…
13 Peaks Challenge – Peak 11: Klaassenskop
Date: Saturday, 30 AugustStart Time: 7:10 AMRoute: Constantia Nek → Bel Ombre → Klaassenskop → Bridle Path → Rooikat → Kirstenbosch → Newlands Forest Constantia Peak from Bel Ombre On…