Running enthusiasts across South Africa can look forward to another busy Friday, with regional runs scheduled in all nine provinces. From the coastal streets of KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape to communities in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, runners will have several opportunities to get active and connect with fellow running enthusiasts.
The scheduled runs take place at a variety of familiar meeting points, including running clubs, shopping centres, parks, stadiums, coffee shops and community venues. Start times range from early-morning sessions to afternoon and evening runs, offering options for runners with different schedules.
In the Eastern Cape, runners can meet in East London, Plettenberg Bay and Queenstown, while Free State participants can join runs in Bloemfontein, Bethlehem and Welkom.
Gauteng has a wide selection of meeting points, with runs scheduled in Soweto, Linksfield, Bryanston, Pretoria, Lynnwood, Florida, the Vaal, Meyerton and Johannesburg Zoo Lake.
KwaZulu-Natal runners can take part in sessions across Durban North, Ballito, Durban, Westville, Glenashley and Hilton. Meanwhile, Limpopo has scheduled runs in Mokopane, Polokwane and Nkowankowa.
Mpumalanga participants can join runs in Ermelo, KwaMhlanga, Mbombela, Secunda, Standerton, eMalahleni and Malalane. In the North West, runners can meet in Rustenburg, Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp.
The Northern Cape will host runs in Kimberley, Kuruman and Upington, while Western Cape runners can participate in Stellenbosch, Gordon’s Bay, Green Point, Khayelitsha, Rondebosch, Paarl, Steenberg, Cape Town CBD, Constantia and Century City.
With venues spread across the country and start times running from 5am through to 6:30pm, Friday’s regional schedule offers runners plenty of opportunities to lace up their shoes and take part in their local running community.
Participants are encouraged to confirm meeting points and start times with their local organisers before setting off.
Regional Runs: Event Details
Date: Friday, 23 October 2026
Location: Various venues across South Africa
Provinces: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape and Western Cape
Start times: 5am–6:30pm
Participation: Check with individual local organisers for joining details.
Whether you’re an experienced runner or simply looking to get active, these regional runs provide an opportunity to enjoy a run, meet other enthusiasts and be part of South Africa’s running community.
Check the regional schedule above for your nearest meeting point and planned start time.
Visit our What’s On page for more upcoming events in Cape Town.
Hope Makhoba
www.capetownetc.com