Durbanville Athletic Club

21/09/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *ROAD*
*21 – 27 Sep 2026* ⬇️
📆 Save the date for our *MOM – 30 Sep ’26*. An interesting guest speaker AND some amazing awards from our June / July and August races.

*Tuesday* and *Thursday* club runs : start at 18:00 from Durbanville Golf Club parking area - all are welcome.
Distance options: 5km; 8km; 9km and 10km
Route maps can be found here:
https://durbac.org.za/routemaps/

It’s time trial Thursday – can you beat your previous 5km time?

*NB*: 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏃🏼‍♀️ our Club runs are suitable for all levels: from beginners (Couch2Ten); Intermediate (the Beyond group) and also seasoned runners.

Headlamps/lights and reflective gear recommended for your own safety if out after dark/or before first light. Also, be on the lookout for opportunists - please run in groups and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

Thu - Nantes Run as One, Athlone Stadium: 5 & 10km

Sat - Leo Benning 4 and WPA non-standard events: further details awaited from WPA
Sat - Goodwood Harriers Heritage Day run, N1 City Mall: 5 & 10km
Sat - Paarlberg Half Marathon, De Poort: 5, 10 & 21km
Sun - Voet of the Vine, Zevenwacht Mall: 10km & 21km

SUNDAY CLUB RUN
DATE: 27 September 2026
DISTANCE: +- 20k - *Panorama* route. R20 for seconding (this nominal fee is payable by all participants).
PARKING, SIGN IN & START: Durbanville Golf Club. Runners are kindly requested to park in the bays to the far *left* and *tucked in on the side of the security hut* as you pass through the boom. This is as a courtesy to the Golf Club players and also to the residents along the fence on the right (runners can be noisy in the early morning 😀).
TIME: Sign in at *05h50* as we leave at 06h00 sharp!
We respectfully advise runners who run at a 7min/km+ pace to kindly start 15 minutes earlier (as a group).
Please familiarize yourself with the route before the run and if you plan to either cut short or add on a loop, kindly advise the seconders at the outset.
Our route map is provided for all runners to acquaint themselves with the route prior to starting the run.

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3166385?units=km
Left into Sports Way, left at De Villiers, left into Durban Road, left at Old Oak, left into Panorama, right into Eversdal, right into Vredekloof Avenue, Brackenfell Boulevard, left into Zandkloof, left in Goedemoed Road, Langeberg Road, club

Happy & Safe Running from your Road Running Team

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21/09/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *TRAIL*
*21 – 27 Sep 2026* ⬇️

📆 Save the date for our *MOM – 30 Sep ’26*. An interesting guest speaker AND some amazing awards from our June / July and August races.

Wed - Weekly Wed Trail pack run. *Majik Forest*.
Start time: Meet up at 17:30. Run starts at 17:45. Gate closes at 19:00.
Start venue: Parking area across from the Protea Hotel.
Distance: From short (5km) to long (10km) and in between.
*Headlamps recommended*
5.8km
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/449161615
8km
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/442371416

Our trail goats are spoilt for choice 🫣:
Thu – Rohan 245 Classic, De Grendel: 5 to 18km
Thu – Heritage Day trail run, Simonsig W**es: 5 - 21km
Thu – Paarlberg Trail run, Spice Route: 5 – 21km
Fri to Sun – Tankwa Trail, Karoo: 3 day stage race
Fri to Sun – Otter Trail of Grail, Stormsriver Mouth: 2 day stage race
Fri to Sun – Oyster Catcher trail run, Bokkomsbaai: 36 to 61 km (2 or 3-day stage race)
Sat – Blouklip trail run, Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch: 8 – 25km
Sun – Spring trail run, Warwick W**es, Klapmuts: 6,25 – 11km

Happy and safe running from your Trail Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See group description / sien groepbeskrywing.

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14/09/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *ROAD*
*14 – 20 Sep 2026* 👇

*Tuesday* and *Thursday* club runs : start at 18:00 from Durbanville Golf Club parking area - all are welcome.
Distance options: 5km; 8km; 9km and 10km
Route maps can be found here:
https://durbac.org.za/routemaps/

*Thu 17th* – ⚔️ Join the BaTTle of the North 5km TT hosted by the Bellville Athletic Club @ the Jack Muller Park, Bellville. Reg opens at 17h00 (free) / run starts at 17h50. Wear your club kit for participation points! No standard club run from the Durbanville Golf Club.
❗️Boereworsrolle & pancakes for sale.
• Price per Boerewors Roll: R30
• Price per Pancake: R10 (5 for R40; 10 for R80)
Please pre-order before Tuesday 15 Sept to avoid disappointment:
https://forms.gle/A49NCND1Nu58LRLC8

*NB*: 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏃🏼‍♀️ our Club runs are suitable for all levels: from beginners (Couch2Ten); Intermediate (the Beyond group) and also seasoned runners.

Headlamps/lights and reflective gear recommended for your own safety if out after dark/or before first light. Also, be on the lookout for opportunists - please run in groups and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

*Sat* - WPA Little Athletics – details awaited from WPA.
*Sun* - Chapman”s Peak Half Marathon, Hout Bay – 21km.

*SUNDAY CLUB RUN*
DATE: 20 September 2026
DISTANCE: +- 20k - *Vierlanden / D’Urbanvale / Durban Rd* route. R20 for seconding (this nominal fee is payable by all participants).
PARKING, SIGN IN & START: Durbanville Golf Club. Runners are kindly requested to park in the bays to the far *left* and *tucked in on the side of the security hut* as you pass through the boom. This is as a courtesy to the Golf Club players and also to the residents along the fence on the right (runners can be noisy in the early morning 😀).
TIME: Sign in at *05h50* as we leave at 06h00 sharp!
We respectfully advise runners who run at a 7min/km+ pace to kindly start 15 minutes earlier (as a group).
Please familiarize yourself with the route before the run and if you plan to either cut short or add on a loop, kindly advise the seconders at the outset.
Our route map is provided for all runners to acquaint themselves with the route prior to starting the run.

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3166314?units=km
Right into Sports Way, left into Lubbe, Boland, left into Murray, Koeberg, D'Urbanvale, St. John's, Jip Ext, TygervalleyRoad, Old Oak, Durban Rd, Van der Bijl.

Happy & Safe Running from your Road Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See group description / sien groepbeskrywing.

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14/09/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *TRAIL*
*14 – 20 Sep 2026* 👇

Wed - Weekly Wed Trail pack run. *Meerendal*.
Start time: Meet up at 17:20. Run starts at 17:30. Gates close at 18:30.
Entry permits are R45, payable at the gate. No cash allowed, must use Zapper, Snapscan or Credit Card.
Start venue: Meerendal W**e Estate.
Distance: From short (5km) to long (10km) and in between.
Headlamps recommended

Thu – ⚔️ Join the BaTTle of the North 5km TT hosted by the Bellville Athletic Club @ the Jack Muller Park, Bellville. Reg opens at 17h00 (free) / run starts at 17h50. Wear your club kit for participation points!
❗️Boereworsrolle & pancakes for sale.
• Price per Boerewors Roll: R30
• Price per Pancake: R10 (5 for R40; 10 for R80)
Please pre-order before Tuesday 15 Sept to avoid disappointment:
https://forms.gle/A49NCND1Nu58LRLC8

Sat – RTV #10, Slanghoek Cellar, Rawsonville: 3 – 17km

Happy and safe running from your Trail Running Team
*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See group description / sien groepbeskrywing.

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07/09/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for TRAIL
07 – 13 Sep 2026 ⬇️

Wed - Weekly Wed Trail pack run. *Majik Forest*.
Start time: Meet up at 17:30. Run starts at 17:45. Gate closes at 19:00.
Start venue: Parking area across from the Protea Hotel.
Distance: From short (5km) to long (10km) and in between.
*Headlamps recommended*
5.8km
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/449161615
8km
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/442371416

Sat to Wed - Wildcoast Wild Run: 3 day stage race
Sat – GUN RUN Trail: 17km
Sat – Bracken Nature Reserve: 5km Spring Festival run

Happy and safe running from your Trail Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See featured post.

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07/09/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for ROAD
07 – 13 Sep 2026 ⬇️

Save this date: Thurs 17 Sept: BaTTle of the North, 5km TT ⚔️ hosted by BAC.

WED – if you are a Comrades 2027 hopeful: BALLOT entries for ALL open today at 10h00 till 22nd Sept. This is _not_ first come, first serve.

*Tuesday* and *Thursday* club runs : start at 18:00 from Durbanville Golf Club parking area - all are welcome.
Distance options: 5km; 8km; 9km and 10km
Route maps can be found here:
https://durbac.org.za/routemaps/

The Durbac SPRING 🌻 Couch2Ten programme kicked off last week but no worries if you were unable to make it. You can still meet us at the Durbanville Golf Club parking area at 18h00 and see what it’s about – ALL are welcome.

*NB*: 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏃🏼‍♀️ our Club runs are suitable for all levels: from beginners (Couch2Ten); Intermediate (the Beyond group) and also seasoned runners.

Headlamps/lights and reflective gear recommended for your own safety if out after dark/or before first light. Also, be on the lookout for opportunists - please run in groups and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

Sat - GUN RUN 10km, Greenpoint
Sat - GUN RUN 5km fun run, Greenpoint
Sat - GUN RUN 5km pet walk, Greenpoint
Sun - GUN RUN 21km half marathon, Greenpoint

SUNDAY CLUB RUN
DATE: 13 September 2026
DISTANCE: +- 22k - *Kraaifontein / Brackenfell Blvd* route. R20 for seconding (this nominal fee is payable by all participants).
PARKING, SIGN IN & START: Durbanville Golf Club. Runners are kindly requested to park in the bays to the far left and tucked in on the side of the security hut as you pass through the boom. This is as a courtesy to the Golf Club players and also to the residents along the fence on the right (runners can be noisy in the early morning 😀).
TIME: Sign in at *05h50* as we leave at 06h00 sharp!
We respectfully advise runners who run at a 7min/km+ pace to kindly start 15 minutes earlier (as a group).
Please familiarize yourself with the route before the run and if you plan to either cut short or add on a loop, kindly advise the seconders at the outset.
Our route map is provided for all runners to acquaint themselves with the route prior to starting the run.
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3166361?units=km
Right into Sports Way, Langeberg, Brighton, Darwin, left into Okavango, right into Old Paarl Rd, left into Kruispad, right into Protea Rd, right into Brackenfell Blvd, left into Legato, Fairtrees, club

Happy & Safe Running from your Road Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See featured post.

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31/08/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *ROAD*
*31 Aug – 05 Sep 2026* 👇

*TUES* – if you are a Comrades 2027 hopeful *AND* a CMA member ENTRIES OPEN today at 10h00 – first come, first serve. Open for 72 hours or till sold out.

*Tuesday* and *Thursday* club runs : start at 18:00 from Durbanville Golf Club parking area - all are welcome.
Distance options: 5km; 8km; 9km and 10km
Route maps can be found here:
https://durbac.org.za/routemaps/

The Durbac *SPRING* 🌻 *Couch2Ten* programme kicks off *TUES 01 SEPT*. Everyone can come along and see what it’s about – we start at 18h00 at the Durbanville Golf Club parking area.

*NB*: 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏃🏼‍♀️ our Club runs are suitable for all levels: from beginners (Couch2Ten); Intermediate (the Beyond group) and also seasoned runners.

Headlamps/lights and reflective gear compulsory for your own safety. Also, as it is dark earlier opportunists are on the lookout - please run in groups and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

*Sat* - ASA Cross Country Champs, Curro Hazeldean: Good luck to our 4 ladies selected to represent the WPA Cross Country team.
*Sat* - Tekkie Challenge, Kuilsriver: 5km; 10km and 16km
*Sat* - Little Athletics, Bluedowns Statdium
*Sun* - KAC 10km + 5km, Mandela Park Stadium **COCA COLA LEAGUE RACE**

*SUNDAY CLUB RUN*
DATE: 06 September 2026
DISTANCE: +- 20k - *Oupa se Bult down / Mountainview* route. R20 for seconding (this nominal fee is payable by all participants).
PARKING, SIGN IN & START: Durbanville Golf Club. Runners are kindly requested to park in the bays to the far *left* and* tucked in on the side of the security hut* as you pass through the boom. This is as a courtesy to the Golf Club players and also to the residents along the fence on the right (runners can be noisy in the early morning 😀).
TIME: Sign in at *05h50* as we leave at 06h00 sharp!
We respectfully advise runners who run at a 7min/km+ pace to kindly start 15 minutes earlier (as a group).
Please familiarize yourself with the route before the run and if you plan to either cut short or add on a loop, kindly advise the seconders at the outset.
Our route map is provided for all runners to acquaint themselves with the route prior to starting the run.
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3167723?units=km
Directions: Right into Sports Way, right into Fairtrees, left at Legato, right at Brackenfell Blvd, down Oupa se Bult, right into Mountain View, right at Old Oak, right at Durban Rd, right at DHS circle into Koeberg, right into Plein St, left at Murray, right at Boland / Lubbe, back to club.

Happy & Safe Running from your Road Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See featured post

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31/08/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *TRAIL*
*31 Aug – 06 Sep 2026* 👇

Wed - Weekly Wed Trail pack run. *Altydgedacht Estate*.
Start time: Meet up at 17:30. Run starts at 17:45. Gate closes at 19.00
Start venue NB! We do not start at the W**e Estate's building itself, but across the road at the T-junction where the M31 and Race Course Road meet.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/C83nj36VZXmxvvs56
Distance: From short (5km) to long (10km) and in between.
*Headlamps compulsory*

Sat – Table Mountain Challenge (TMC): 15 to 42km
Sat – TrailFun Spring series, Darling: 5 to 21km
Sat – RTV Festival, Windmeul Kelder, Paarl: 5 to 17km

Happy and safe running from your Trail Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See featured post.

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25/08/2026

24/08/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *ROAD*
*24 Aug – 30 Aug 2026* ⬇️

🗓️ SAVE THIS DATE: Our Spring 🌻 Couch2Ten (12 week programme) kicks off on _Tues 01 Sept 2026_. All are welcome – no cost to participate. Join our team who will take you through the basics of progressing to a 10km race over the 12 week period.

*TUES* – if you are a Comrades 2027 hopeful AND a green or yellow number or Amabeadibeadi charity entrant: ENTRIES OPEN today at 10h00.

*WED* 🥳 Durbac Quiz Evening, Golf club 18h00.

*Tuesday* and *Thursday* club runs : start at 18:00 from Durbanville Golf Club parking area - all are welcome.
Distance options: 5km; 8km; 9km and 10km
Route maps can be found here:
https://durbac.org.za/routemaps/

*TT Thursday – 5km time trial*

*NB*: 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏃🏼‍♀️ our Club runs are suitable for all levels: from beginners (Couch2Ten); Intermediate (the Beyond group) and also seasoned runners.

Headlamps/lights and reflective gear compulsory for your own safety. Also, as it is dark earlier opportunists are on the lookout - please run in groups and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

*Sat* - WP Masters & Race Walking Champs, Youngsfield
*Sat* - Chillie AC 10km and 5km
*Sun* - Groot Phesantekraal View 21& 5km

*NO SUNDAY CLUB RUN – 30 AUG* - Please let’s all support the Velocity AC’s Groot Phesantekraal View 21km inaugural race!!
The streets of Durbanville will be awash with yellow 💛🖤

Happy & Safe Running from your Road Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See featured post

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