George Parkrun

Weekly 5km timed run

The George Parkrun start and finish at the George Botanical Gardens, 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 8:00am.

  • 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.

Start Coordinates: (DD)-33.946522, 22.465077
Start/FinishGeorge Botanical Gardens,
Distance5 km
Elevation Gain± 75 m
Perceived ExertionLight
Trail SystemBotanical Gardens
SurfacePlantation road
Single track
Route MarkersSome
GPXGet 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

Weather Data Source: 7 tage wetter