Tag Archives: Adventure trails

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Meet your Run Cape Town running guide, Andy!

Andrew, aka Andy, coach, is a passionate runner and qualified trailrunning adventure guide, who loves to share the beautiful trails of Cape Town with running friends, both new & old.  He has completed uncountable half marathons and marathons, as well as a bunch of impressive races including Grand Raid in 2012 – at a distance […]

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Guest Post – Lions Head and Signal Hill Trail Run

Recently, the lovely Gemma from Africa Marathons was in Cape Town to participate in the Cape Town Marathon, and while she was in town she decided to explore a little further & joined us at Run Cape Town for a trailrunning tour around Lion’s Head & Signal Hill – have a read about her experience in her blog post […]

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Guest Post: This Dad Can Run – Austin Sheppard

Featured Running Company: Run Cape Town   I have just returned home from the most amazing trip to South Africa’s Western Cape.  I was privileged enough to stay for 6 weeks and had some of the most incredible experiences, including running tours with the superb Philippa Jephson from Run Cape Town. The wonderful Philippa is […]

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First ever SA Adventure Summit

Last week Run Cape Town – Sightseeing on the Run – had the privilege of attending the very first SA Adventure Summit organised by Dirty Boots, “the definitive guide to the best adventure holidays and outdoor adventure activities in South Africa and the kingdoms of Swaziland and Lesotho”. The summit was held in the Western Cape, in the beautiful Elgin Valley, with events happening […]

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Table Mountain Rocks!

Recently it seems we can’t get enough of our Mother City’s iconic Table Mountain, New 7 Wonder of Nature (since 2012) & playground for so many hikers, runners & nature enthusiasts.  Whether hiking, trail running, or simply sitting & enjoying the view, this mountain is just incredible!  On our latest hikes we have been delighted to see […]

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On Summer, swims and running in the shade !!

So it’s 31 January 2016 – already – time to reflect on the running month of Jan … It’s been a lovely hot summer in Cape Town & there have been two major things keeping us at Run Cape Town motivated to carry on running:  running in the shade & post-run swims in the sea […]