The Fynbos Trail: To Run Or To Hike..?
I ran the Fynbos Trail (17 km + 11 km) and discovered a new way to love an old friend. Join us next year — hike, run, or both — and help protect the fynbos.
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Trail Running
Trail Running: Running on anything other than tar or asphalt.
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 us who have been here before, it’s a pilgrimage — a chance to escape the city, breathe in fresh country air, and reconnect with friends
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Running Under the Stars: The Milky Way Marathon 2025
Swapping Stormy Cape Town for the Freezing Karoo We left Cape Town early on Saturday, 28 June 2025, in pouring rain—one of those relentless winter downpours that feels like it’s soaking through your bones. Our destination? The quiet semi-desert town of Touwsrivier for the Milkyway Marathon—a boutique trail race hosted in the heart of
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Take Back Our Mountain: The Fight to Reclaim Table Mountain’s Trails
Over 200 runners showed up to reclaim the trail from Long Beach to Scarborough, a clear message: safety in numbers.
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The Cape Crusade 2025
An unforgettable weekend of running, adventure, and camaraderie with friends and fellow Crusaders.
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WW Tri Trail Run
Paul Cluver Wine Estate An Adventure at the WW X Tri UTCT Llandudno Aid Station Reunion This weekend, the WW X Tri transformed the Paul Cluver Wine Estate in the breathtaking Elgin Valley into a hub of outdoor activity and camaraderie. Sponsored by Woolworths (you KNOW that goodie bag was goooood!) and attended by
The ‘real’ Tankwa Trail Run
Tankwa Karoo Trail Run The Tankwa Karoo Trail Run was more than just a race—it was an experience that combined the beauty of a remote desert, the joy of community, and the spirit of adventure. We, who will hereafter always be known as “The Vibe Tribe,” (thank you Shirley!) took on this challenge in
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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 ‘Captain’s Challenge’ which is a lucky draw for any club member who ran more than 400 kms in races from the last year-end function (which
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Fairview Goat Run
The GOAT Trail Run: Paarl’s Peaks Saturday 5 October, I found myself on the start line of the GOAT Trail Run in Paarl, facing the looming challenge of 28 kilometers and 1,400 meters of elevation gain. The GOAT Trail Run is known for being tough, but this year, it reached a whole new level
Run & Ride McGregor: Inaugural Edition
Run2Nowhere Reboot A Weekend of Sport, Art, and Sunshine The inaugural Run & Ride McGregor event, nestled in the heart of the Western Cape, promised a weekend filled with adventure, and it more than delivered. Following in the footsteps of the Run2Nowhere event, this year’s new offering provided runners, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts with
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