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7 Long Run Routes in Johannesburg (13 km+)

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7 routes of 13 km or more in Johannesburg, suitable for weekend long runs and marathon build-up weeks. They range from 13.9 km to 33.4 km, climbing between 131 m and 538 m.

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7 Long Run Routes in Johannesburg (13 km+)

PreviewRouteElevation LossMapRun in appVideoReviews
28.6 km538 m538 mPreview-
21.5 km285 m286 mPreview-
23.1 km387 m385 mPreview-
13.9 km131 m244 mPreview-
15.0 km230 m230 mPreview-
29.9 km526 m519 mPreview-
33.4 km496 m497 mPreview-

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Running long in Johannesburg

Building the long run

Long runs work best on continuous, uninterrupted terrain. Plan water stops in advance — most of these routes pass drinking fountains or shops, but not reliably in the outer sections.

Marathon and half-marathon blocks

Progress the long run by no more than 10–15% per week, and keep one route constant so you can compare weeks honestly. Repeating a loop twice is usually easier to fuel than a single point-to-point.

Where locals run: Delta Park, Golden Harvest Park, Northcliff Koppie.

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