Weekly 5km timed run
The George Parkrun start and finishes at the Garden Route Botanical Garden, 49 Caledon Street.
George Parkrun is one of the most scenic and popular park runs in South Africa. The majority of the route is on single track through the botanical gardens and passing through the nearby plantation.
Takes place every Saturday at 8:00 am.
- Participation is free, but please register before you first come along. (You only have to register with Parkrun once.)
- Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode. If you forget it, you won’t get a time.
You can visit their website here.
George Park Run
| Start Coordinates: (DD) | -33.946522, 22.465077 |
| Start/Finish | Garden Route Botanical Garden |
| Distance | 5 km |
| Elevation Gain | ± 75 m |
| Perceived Exertion | Light |
| Trail System | Botanical Gardens |
| Surface | Plantation road Single track |
| Route Markers | Some |
| GPX | Get the gpx file for self navigation |
ESTIMATED TIME
| Trail Running | ± 30 – 45 min |
| Hiking | ± 1.5h – 2h |
FACILITIES AT THE START
- Parking
- Water / tap
- Coffee shop
- Restroom
LAND OWNERS & MANAGERS
- Cape Nature
- George Municipality
