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The best running trails in South Africa

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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: October 13, 2025

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1. Outdoor Fitness Area – Sea Point Promenade loop from Fresnaye

8.00km

00:50

30m

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

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2. Running loop from Fresnaye

10.2km

01:06

180m

Intermediate 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

8.79km

01:11

320m

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

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4. Danger Beach loop from Kalk Bay

7.59km

00:49

40m

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

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5. Metal Frame Sculpture – Shark Rock Pier loop from Summerstrand

8.09km

00:50

20m

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

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6. Robberg Peninsula Full Circuit loop from Beacon Island

12.4km

01:33

230m

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

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7. Pipe Track loop from The Glen

7.10km

00:53

110m

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

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8. Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary loop from Jacanlee

5.41km

00:39

100m

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

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

16.7km

01:50

220m

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

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10. Sievers Point – Kammabaai Beach loop from Voëlklip

11.4km

01:13

90m

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

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The best running trails in South Africa

1. Outdoor Fitness Area – 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 – Shark Rock Pier loop from Summerstrand

6. Robberg Peninsula Full Circuit loop from Beacon Island

7. Pipe Track loop from The Glen

8. Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary loop from Jacanlee

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

10. Sievers Point – Kammabaai Beach loop from Voëlklip

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