Run Cape Town
Run Cape Town
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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We offer personalised, guided running tours through the streets, neighbourhoods and mountain trails of Cape Town, with accredited Western Cape Adventure Tourist Guides. Choose your route, from historic city centre tours to more scenic coastal or mountain trails; from 10km to marathon training distances of 30km+ -we have you covered! Put on your sneakers and join us in exploring Cape Town in a unique, safe and healthy way, on the run!
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Ajay718
Short Hills, NJ10 contributions
Jan 2020
I’ve run guided tours in a number of European cities and tried the same in Cape Town. It was a great experience. Andrew is a wonderful guide who really enjoys guiding visitors thru Cape Town. I did the Coty tour and we explored areas that I didn’t have a chance to visit during our regular sightseeing. Highly recommend this trip.
Written January 4, 2020
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PhilippaJephson
Indeed, Andy genuinely loves sharing his city with fellow runners, on the sightrunning tour, thank you for choosing to "run the city" with us in Cape Town & thank you for the great review!
Written January 7, 2020
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Kate O
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Jan 2019 • Couples
My husband and I had a fantastic time with Philippa on the lions head trail run. We learnt lots of great facts about the city and had beautiful views throughout. Would really recommend!
Written January 6, 2019
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What a pleasure starting the new year on the run with you guys - THANK YOU for choosing to run with us! It was a wonderful morning exploring our beautiful trails .... All the best for a wonderful 2019 of running adventures :)
Written January 7, 2019
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SazzleRuns
Brighton, UK146 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
My husband and I are big runners and were in Cape Town for 10 days over Christmas and wanted to explore some of Cape Town’s trails and I’d been recommended by a South African friend to use a running guide if we wanted to explore off the beaten track.
A quick google search found Run Cape Town, and I messaged Philippa with our request for a couple of runs and she replied promptly and was super helpful at fitting things in for us (even starting at 6am one day for us).
We did 2 running tours with Run Cape Town, one on lesser travelled Table Mountain trails and one on Lion’s Head. Philippa is a fantastic guide, bring so many interesting stories/facts with her....and she loves to run/talk running!
I can’t recommend going out running with Run Cape Town enough.
A quick google search found Run Cape Town, and I messaged Philippa with our request for a couple of runs and she replied promptly and was super helpful at fitting things in for us (even starting at 6am one day for us).
We did 2 running tours with Run Cape Town, one on lesser travelled Table Mountain trails and one on Lion’s Head. Philippa is a fantastic guide, bring so many interesting stories/facts with her....and she loves to run/talk running!
I can’t recommend going out running with Run Cape Town enough.
Written January 27, 2018
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It was a pleasure to run with such accomplished runners as you two - thanks for slowing your pace a bit to take in the beauty of history of Cape Town from our beautiful trails with us! We hope to see you back in CT some day, possibly for some racing - UTCT, PUFfer?!
We're sure we'll see you back some day ..... Thanks for the lovely review & keep up the great running :)
Written January 29, 2018
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ECHDublin
Dublin8 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
This was a fantastic experience. I did two runs with Phillippa: one of Table Mountain, hiking through the mist and fynbos, and one of Cape Town. Both were wonderful, an addition to other sightseeing. There is something about actually pounding the ground to achieve an authentic glimpse of a place. Phillippa is a lovely guide.
Written November 1, 2017
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Thank you for taking the time to write this review! I'm glad you got to enjoy two such different experiences of Cape Town - even in the thick mist up on top of our mountain when there is no view one gets to enjoy the peaceful calm of nature & the gentle chorus of the frogs - so special - Cape Town in all her moody, beautiful glory! Perhaps see you again some day for more adventures .... Philippa
Written December 4, 2017
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Deirdre G
Westport, Ireland4 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
As a keen, and mostly competitive runner, keeping on top of training while away was a priority. Fortunately, Run Capetown afforded me this; while also providing the best views of the city. An early morning run around Table Mountain or Devil's Peak will reveal a Capetown hidden from those unlucky enough to not be a runner! From my initial organising of dates with Philippa to my runs with Andy, Run Capetown proved to be both professional and friendly. Whether you are the person who panics when away from a home-based training routine (insert me here!), or simply a runner in search of new adventures (insert me here also!), Run Capetown ticks all the boxes. You could say that they are Capetown's very own PB! Thank you so much guys. It was a pleasure.
Written August 5, 2017
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If you ask Andy about running with you he will say "the pleasure really was all mine!"
I know you kept him on his toes when heading up to the top of Table Mountain - well done! & Well Done of your first place at the Franschhoek park run - FANTASTIC!
Thank you for taking the time to write this review & for choosing to explore some of our trails with us... Keep up the great running!
Written August 6, 2017
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PeterMadrid2014
Madrid, Spain4 contributions
Jun 2014 • Business
Fantastic run with Phillipa around Lions Head & Table Mountain, sticks out as one of the great memories from the trip !
Written June 12, 2014
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Thank you for the wonderful feedback Peter - it was great meeting, running & sharing our beautiful mountains with you!
Written June 16, 2014
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Bianca_Waterberg
Cape Town Central, South Africa3 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
What an absolutely beautiful and amazing experience. Definitely a must do when you're next in Cape Town... heritage, soul and ubuntu... that's what it's all about :)
Written December 20, 2013
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We're so glad you enjoyed the "Run Gugulethu" experience as much as we did - I think "Ubuntu" captures the spirit of this running tour beautifully! :)
Written December 23, 2013
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SJ R
Sedlescombe, UK17 contributions
Feb 2020
Had a fabulous run with andrew as guide around the beautiful city of Cape Town. What a great way to see the sights, which took me to several places I would never have tried to visit alone ( or with partner). Andrew took plenty of photos including ’action shots’ which are a lovely memory. The pace was flexible to suit and Andrew has the local knowledge that made the whole experience perfect.
If you run and want to explore the city I would definitely recommend this running tour
If you run and want to explore the city I would definitely recommend this running tour
Written February 12, 2020
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PhilippaJephson
Thank you for the great review - we agree running the city is simply the best way to get to know it, we're so glad you enjoyed the experience :)
Best wishes, Philippa & Andrew
Written February 15, 2020
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Austrunningcouple
Adelaide, Australia9 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
On a quick visit to Cape Town I wanted to run up Table Mountain so I contacted Run Cape Town and enquired. Everything from my first email to getting dropped off at my hotel worked like clock work. Andy was on time and we had a very enjoyable 23km run. Different distances were available to suit all abilities. I was hoping for good weather and great views but mother nature had different ideas. Wind, rain and fog all added to the adventure.
It was a morning run that will remain a high light of our African holiday.
It was a morning run that will remain a high light of our African holiday.
Written December 20, 2019
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PhilippaJephson
We were super impressed that you arrived in Cape Town late at night & after just a few hours' sleep you hit the ground running, with a run to the top of Table Mountain! Best introduction to the Mother City ever ;)
Thank you for joining us for a trail run, I know Andy loved every minute of it.
Keep up the great running - Philippa
Written December 30, 2019
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Todd H
2 contributions
Jun 2019
I contacted Run Cape Town to help me organize a long run I needed to do as part of my marathon training while I was on vacation in Cape Town. Philippa was immediately responsive and arranged a guide/running partner for me (Andy). Andy planned an amazing route and was also extremely flexible to wants/needs. We spent 3 hours together on a beautiful and challenging run, and his company was fantastic. He was also very thoughtful...bringing water, snacks for me, and taking great photos/videos of my run. Price was very reasonable. Would highly recommend!
Written June 9, 2019
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PhilippaJephson
We really appreciate you taking the time to write this wonderful review, thanks Todd! We hope the training will stand you in good stead for your marathon & that Andy's friendly banter & inspiring stories will keep you going during those 42 km!! Wishing you all the best for race day, have a blast - let us know how it goes ... ;)
Written June 11, 2019
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Wesley Campos
Pocos de Caldas, MG2 contributions
Quantos km correndo? fala português?
Run_Cape_Town
Cape Town Central, South Africa
Hola Wesley, no no falo portugues, pero espaniol si!! ;)
Normalmente corrimos entre 8 - 12km, depende si es trail or road running ...
Perdon la demorra en esa respuesta!
Saludos,
Philippa
Lee S
Durham, UK3 contributions
Hi. I am visiting Cape Town next April and would like to find some good running routes. I am a keen runner though have only gone up to half marathon distance. Marathon is in the near future hopefully. I would have loved to do a race (and of course get a medal) but I can't see any taking place. So I would like to know what tours you offer. Thanks. Lee
Run_Cape_Town
Cape Town Central, South Africa
HI Lee,
Oh my word - I have just seen your message / enquiry now - I have never come across this function on TriAdvisor before! Apologies for the delay ....
If you are visiting in April 2018 there is our iconic 2 oceans half marathon and ultra, which takes place on 31 March 2018 (if you are in town then!), you MAY be lucky enough to get a substitution to enter the half marathon, but it is a VERY popular race & sells out VERY quickly!
I cannot share websites/HTML addresses on this site, but visit our site or our facebook page & you will find links to our standard tours, and if you email me I will check out other race options for you in April & you can see if there is anything that catches your eye - there should be loads of races happening around then, it is a lovely time of year in CT!
In terms of our tours, we offer trail / tar running tours, depending on your preference, and provide info about the area we are running through, so it is essentially a tour, on the run. We have set times for the tours, but also organise tours on a demands basis, so you let us know when / what time/how far you'd like to go & we can do our best to tailor-make a tour for you. We are happy to run with one runner, or organise small group runs if we have more than one participant wanting to go for the same run / same day.
The costs will be going up at the beginning of April, but it is roughly R650 for an individual runner, for a tour based on 10 - 12km, and the price decreases as the group increases.
I hope I have answered some questions, let me know if you'd like some more info!
Best wishes,
Philippa