A Guide for Pretoria Running Enthusiasts

Runners are spoilt for choice when it comes to road and trial running routes and clubs in Pretoria, catering for a range of fitness levels.

As one of the most accessible activities, running and various forms thereof is a popular recreational and sporting activity. We show running enthusiasts some of the highlights in in Pretoria.

Where to go Running in Pretoria?

Becoming a member at running clubs in Pretoria such as Run/Walk for Life Rietondale will help familiarise you with running routes and your surroundings and they also for various level of finesses. Club members meet in the different suburbs of Pretoria for a morning and/or afternoon run.

Popular Suburbs in Pretoria for establishing running routes include: Waterkloof, Wingate Park, Brooklyn, Moreleta Park and many more.

If you don’t want to become a member you can also go solo, Pretoria offers various venues for easy access to safe running routes already mapped out.

The Voortrekker Monument and other Pretoria Nature Reserves are ideal running venues in Pretoria with different routes and styles of running that can be enjoyed. Initiatives such as the City Trail Series and Voortrekker Monument Parkrun inspire Pretoria runners to discover new exciting routes.

The City Trail Series focusses on hidden paths, parks, staircases, alleys, bridges, sand, concrete and more! The Voortrekker Monument parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 8:00am in Voortrekker Monument Heritage Site.

Exciting Annual Running Events in Pretoria include:

– Deloitte Pretoria Marathon

– Spar Women’s Race

– Springbok Vasbyt at the Voortrekker Monument

– Clover Irene Spring Race

– Diamond Dash Trail Run

View our Events and Entertainment list of Sporting Events to stay connected for the latest Running Events in Pretoria.

Trail running in Pretoria

Trail running is a cross between hiking and road running, and appeals to people for a variety of reasons.

Pretoria Nature Reserves offers the perfect setting for adventurous trail running. Experience nature and running at Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Rietvlei Nature Reserve, Wonderboom Nature Reserve and more. See our list of Nature Reserves in Pretoria for more information.

Other trail running venues in Pretoria include: Rosemary Hill, Owl’s Nest and Hedianga Farm.