RUN JOHANNESBURG
Johannesburg offers incredible running opportunities. Find your perfect run crew and explore the city's best routes.
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Popular Routes
- →Zoo Lake Loop - 4km scenic lake in northern Johannesburg suburbs
- →Delta Park - 8km environmental education center with river and wetland trails
- →Emmarentia Dam Circuit - 5km popular weekend destination with botanical garden
- →Kloofendal Nature Reserve - 12km grassland and rocky ridge trails
- →Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden - 6km with waterfall and bird watching
- →Magaliesberg Mountains - 30km+ mountain range 90 minutes northwest of city
Local Tips
- •High altitude (1,700m) requires acclimatization for visitors from sea level
- •Join Johannesburg Athletics Club for group safety and training structure
- •Biltong (dried meat) and rooibos tea perfect South African post-run recovery
- •Security awareness essential - run in groups and stick to well-populated areas
- •Thunderstorms common in summer - afternoon lightning requires indoor alternatives
- •Gold mining heritage visible throughout region - incredible industrial archaeology
Best Running Seasons
Spring
Fall
Winter