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The best running trails in South Africa

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2,442

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Running in South Africa is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in South Africa—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 10, 2025

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1. Green Point Lighthouse – Sea Point Promenade loop from Fresnaye

7.98km

00:49

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(3)

1,081

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2. Running loop from Fresnaye

10.2km

01:06

180m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Clifton at sunset – Lion's Head Southside Trail loop from Oranjezicht

8.62km

01:10

310m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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452

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4. Danger Beach loop from Kalk Bay

7.59km

00:49

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(4)

398

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5. Metal Frame Sculpture loop from Summerstrand

7.84km

00:48

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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366

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6. Danger Beach – Kalk Bay Beach loop from Muizenberg

5.89km

00:39

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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355

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7. Robberg Peninsula Full Circuit loop from Beacon Island

12.4km

01:33

230m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

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311

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8. Pipe Track loop from The Glen

7.10km

00:53

110m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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317

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9. Kalk Bay Beach – Danger Beach loop from False Bay

12.6km

01:24

210m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary loop from Jacanlee

5.41km

00:39

100m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in South Africa

1. Green Point Lighthouse – Sea Point Promenade loop from Fresnaye

2. Running loop from Fresnaye

3. View of Clifton at sunset – Lion's Head Southside Trail loop from Oranjezicht

4. Danger Beach loop from Kalk Bay

5. Metal Frame Sculpture loop from Summerstrand

6. Danger Beach – Kalk Bay Beach loop from Muizenberg

7. Robberg Peninsula Full Circuit loop from Beacon Island

8. Pipe Track loop from The Glen

9. Kalk Bay Beach – Danger Beach loop from False Bay

10. Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary loop from Jacanlee

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