False Bay 50

The Strand Athletics Club, with the assistance of the Hangklip Athletics Club are proud to, again, present the iconic point to point ultra road race from Kleinmond to Gordon’s Bay along the scenic Clarence Drive, past Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooi Els and Kogel Bay, on 7 May 2023.

Online entries only. The event entries have been capped at 1 500 participants, and all finishers will receive a unique medal. Closing date for entries is Tuesday, 25 April 2023.

NEW TITLE SPONSOR – AN INSPIRED PARTNERSHIP

We received amazing feedback about last year’s False Bay 50 from athletes, sponsors and other role players. Strand Athletics Club is proud and grateful that Kia is to be the Title sponsor for the 2023 False Bay 50. Their involvement proved invaluable to the success of last year’s event. Their sponsorship not only assists with running costs and logistics, but they will again be supplying utility vehicles for setting up and cleaning up before and after the race, as well as supplying luxury sweeper vehicles. Participating Kia Branches will also play host to race pack collections on Saturday, 6 May from 10h00 until 16h00.

2023 COMRADES MARATHON QUALIFIER

The Comrades Marathon Association announced that the 2023 FalseBay50 Ultra Marathon will be accepted as a special once-off 2023 Comrades Marathon Qualifier race. The event is not only a perfectly timed last long run in your Comrades preparation, but now also offers an opportunity for runners to improve their seeding.

FINISH VENUE VILLAGE

This year we are able to have a prize giving and club gazebos, as well as food-, beverage- and sportswear vendors at our finish venue village at Gordon’s Bay Primary School. The official prize giving will be at 12h30, where the category winners will receive their prize money. There will also be some amazing lucky draw prizes from a variety of sponsors at 13h00.

BUS TRANSPORT TO THE START

Bus tickets are available at R110.00 when entering, online, for the race. Busses will start leaving for the start from 04h00, with the last bus departing at 05h00

CHARITY

As part of our policy of community health upliftment, the Strand Athletics Club is happy to endorse Vitanova in its cause to recruit Tissue & Organ Donors. You can make a difference by registering as a Tissue & Organ Donor by clicking on the link: https://vitanova.org.za/i-want-to-be-a-donor/ There is no cost involved and it won’t take more than a minute to complete.

The race will be run according to the rules of Boland, WP and ASA.

Helderberg Mountain Challenge 2023

The toughest trail run km for km is BACK!

This wild, brutal and magical mountain will once again play host to the 11th HMC.

Event date: 28 October 2023

Distances:

The Brute: 16km (+1,650m)

The Bully: 12km (+1,180m)

The Critter: 8.6km (+600m)

ABAX Investments Milkwood Run 2023

The ABAX Investments Milkwood Run is staged at the Soetwater Resort behind Kommetjie on the southernmost west coast of the Cape. The 21.1km scenic route winds its way along the coast from Kommetjie to Scarborough with magnificent views of the coast line.

There is three other route option a 10km, 5km Fun Run and 3km Fun Run, that runners are also able to take in the beauty of coast line.

We have embraced the ethos of a GREEN event, with no littering on route and runners are rewarded with a tree sapling at the finish.

ABAX Investments Milkwood Run attracts runners from all over Cape Town and even out of town runners.

HOUT BAY SPAR 10km ROAD RACE & 5km Fun Run

Entries are open until TUESDAY  6 SEPTEMBER 2022 5pm at www.chapmanspeakhalf.co.za 

Entry fees:  

  • 10km Licenced R95. Unlicenced R135.  
  • 10km Juniors – Licensed R65. Unlicenced R90.  
  • 5km Fun Run R65  

On-the-day entries will be taken between 5:45am and 6:45am on Sunday 11 September. No cash will be taken. Only Snapscan and a limited card facility will be available.  

Global Virtual Cycling & Marathon

Run or Cycle for a Cause!
We are inviting both the South African community as well as the International family to take part in the Global Virtual Cycling & Marathon taking place virtually on October 2, 2022 across the World.

Global Food inflation, high unemployment and scarcity of opportunities have plummet South African youth into Poverty, Crime and Hunger.

We are on a Mission to Build 10 Food center facilities across the country to Feed, Empower and remove the youth from the streets.

We need your HELP!

A anonymous and major sponsor has pledged to BUILD 1 x Food center facility for every 500 participants to this event.

Please Grab your partner, friend, colleague and family member to take part in this Global event and Register Today!
What You Get:

  • Global & International Recognition.
  • Certificate of Participation.
  • Get Acknowledged from our Major Sponsors.
  • Satisfaction of Making Africa Better.
  • Satisfaction of Making African Kids Prosper.
  • Compete for charity with a Global Audience.

Old Fisherman’s Trail Challenge 2022

The 19th edition of the Old Fisherman’s Trail Challenge will go from Fish Hoek Beach to Hout Bay. On the Constantiaberg and Muizenberg mountains, this spectacular trail consists mainly of single track.
– Start: Fish Hoek Beach
– Finish: Hout Bay Harbour
– Distance: +- 25km
– www.fishermanschallenge.co.za
Entries are limited

Muizenberg Trail 2022

The 3rd edition of the Muizenberg Trail Run is taking place on the Muizenberg and Kalk Bay mountain. Along with amazing views of both sides of the peninsula, runners will experience single paths and jeep tracks.
Entries limited to 250 runners.
Start and finish is at Sea Scout Base – Zandvlei.
Distance: +-20km

Hout Bay Trail Challenge 2022

Wow Hout Bay Trail Challenge turns 20 this year! It all started with a mere 25 intrepid runners on an adventure around Hout Bay in less than optimal conditions, self-navigating on an unmarked route. We are now limited to only 250 runners over the course, with more defined paths to follow and records that tumble as athletes continually challenge each other, raising the bar. It has been great to be part of the continued growth of trail running.
The Hout Bay Trail Challenge is one of the oldest trail runs and over the years has gained the reputation of being one of the toughest trail runs (km for km) in South Africa.
Fitness, technique and strength are all key to crossing the finish line of The Hout Bay Trail Challenge.
Two course options are available:
– Individual +-40km
– Team (3 team members each completing one leg of the 40km course)
Who’s going to be on the start line this year?

False Bay 50

The beautiful False Bay 50 km Road Race is back!
The Strand Athletics Club, with the assistance of the Hangklip Athletics Club are proud to, again, present the iconic point to point race from Kleinmond to Gordon’s Bay along the scenic coastal road past Betties Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooi Els and Kogel Bay.

Full details and online entries: https://www.entryninja.com/events/77708-falsebay-50km

All entrants will receive a collapsible cup generously sponsored by Afrihost, at registration, for use, especially, during the second half of the race that runs along our beautiful coastline. All finishers will receive a unique medal.

The Comrades Marathon Association has approved the False Bay 50 as a Comrades Qualifier.

Online entries only. Closing date for entries is Wednesday, 11 May 2022. The race entries are capped at the first 1500 entries received.

Transport to the start: ElJoSa Travel and Tour is offering transport by luxury bus from Gordon’s Bay to the start in Kleinmond. Remember to book your bus ticket when entering the event online. Busses will start leaving Gordon’s Bay at 04h00 and parking will be provided at the Naval base sport facilities, across from the finish, at Gordon’s Bay Primary school.

As part of our policy of community health upliftment, the Strand Athletics Club is happy to endorse Vitanova in its cause to recruit Tissue & Organ Donors. You can make a difference by registering as a Tissue & Organ Donor by clicking on the link: https://vitanova.org.za/i-want-to-be-a-donor/ There is no cost involved and it won’t take more than a minute to complete.