Joburg, it’s time to make running fun again! The weather’s getting warmer, and there are still three months left of 2025 to crack away at those ‘new year, new me’ fitness goals.* Lace up those takkies, bribe a friend with coffee, and get yourselves signed up for some running events in Joburg. Do it for the Vitality points, if nothing else.
Rosebank Mall 5KM Pink Run
When: 25 October 2025
Rosebank turns pink this October as the much-loved 5KM Pink Run returns! Wear something pink and join a morning of fun, fitness, and purpose in support of CANSA’s life-changing work in the fight against breast cancer. Get your tickets here!
USN x Platō Coffee Run
When: 3-26 October 2025
USN has partnered with Platō Coffee to host a number of running events in Joburg this month! Choose between 2.5km/5km routes and cross the finish line right at Plato’s doorstep for some socialising, an excellent cup of coffee, and a sweet treat.
Do you take your coffee seriously? So do we. Take a peek at our top-rated coffee spots in Joburg!
Parkrun
When: every Saturday, for the last 20 years!
Parkrun is a long-standing favourite among Joburgers, but don’t let the name fool you: you can totally walk the route if you’d like to. This is all about building community, enjoying the outdoors, and getting some steps in. It’s free every weekend at 226 locations!
Columbia Trail Race
When: 11 October 2025
If you need more rugged terrain to taste that runner’s high, you can take your pick from 15km/21km trails at Prime View this October! If general health and wellness aren’t enough to motivate you, there’s a R45,500 prize pool you could dip into.
Boobs And Blossoms
When: 19 October
Lace up your running shoes and don a pink outfit for a good cause! Head over to the Pirates Club in Greenside to participate in the Boobs and Blossoms fundraiser run. Your R50 entry fee goes towards supporting a breast cancer foundation, so this one is an investment in yourself and your community all in one go!
Vitality Chicken Run
When: 8 November 2025
This is bound to be a fun event, because it’s brought to you by Nando’s! Choose between mild and hot 5km/10km routes and cash in on those Vitality points for getting active. Don’t be a chicken!
We Buy Cars Pirates 10k
When: 16 November 2025
Head over to the Pirates Club in Greenside to take on a 10km route at the pace of your choosing. You’ll meet fun people, get some solid time outdoors, and if you’re quick enough, might even go home with a very generous cash prize.
*New Year, New Me…Gym-Free
If running seems like a daunting task and the gym is way too boring, you might feel like those fitness goals are doomed. The good news: they aren’t. Joburg offers a ton of fun ways to get fit, active, and healthy without a barbell or burpee in sight. Here are some of our faves!
