Ommiedraai 10km
The Ommiedraai 10km celebrates ten years of Orangeness Personified—heart, hills, ice lollies, and the unbeatable spirit of Cape Town’s friendliest club.
Category: Road Running
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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…
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…
Two Races, One Journey: Women’s Day Pink Run & John Koraise 30K
Sisters – literally – doing it for themselves and AAC One Weekend, Two Worlds Some running weekends are routine. Others leave a mark — not just on…
Running the 2025 Slave Route Challenge: Why South Africans Must Stand with Palestine
A powerful reflection on Cape Town’s iconic Slave Route Challenge and the urgent moral parallels between South Africa’s legacy of slavery and Palestine’s struggle for freedom. Bo-Kaap’s murals and our…
ABAX Milkwood Half Marathon
On Sunday, February 9, 2025, I participated in the ABAX Investments Milkwood Half Marathon, a race that has become a cherished highlight on my annual running calendar. Set against…
The Discovery Vitality Firgrove Challenge
A Race Through Constantia’s Leafy Splendour Running is more than just a sport; it’s a community, a lifestyle, and sometimes even a revelation. The Discovery Vitality Firgrove Challenge Half Marathon,…
The Red Hill (hell?) Race
On Saturday, January 25, runners from all over gathered for the annual Red Hill Race, hosted by the dedicated Fish Hoek Athletic Club. Known for its spectacular routes and welcoming…
Emancipation of Enslaved People’s Race
The Phoenix 10km: Running in the Footsteps of History Wednesday 4 December 2024, I joined a small but vibrant group of runners for the Phoenix 10km, aptly themed the…
The AAC Captain’s Challenge 2024
AAC at Bay 2 Bay 15km & 30 km Captain Who? Hosting the AAC gazebo at Two Oceans If you run for Atlantic Athletic Club, you are eligible for the…