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To kick-start the new year, we return to where it all began. An exciting, tough, and challenging route that winds through the heart of Johannesburg, connecting the city's South and North poles - from Southgate Shopping Centre to Northgate Shopping Centre.
"ENTRY"
When: 17 January 2026
Distance: -30km
Cost: R150 (for transport and refreshments)
Starting point:
A: Southgate Moove Motion Fitness Club, Value Centre, Cnr Rifle Range & Columbine Ave,
Southgate, Johannesburg, 2110
C: -26.265263° S, 27.979853° E
T: Check-In opens at 05:00am.
Start time: 06:00am
Northgate meeting point:
A: Northgate Shopping Centre, 21 Northumberland Ave, Northgate, Roodepoort, 1812
C: 26.0621° S, 27.9472° E
T: Check-In opens at 04:30am.
D: Bus leaves at 05:15am
Parking & Transport
Runners are strongly advised to park at Northgate Mall. Transport will be provided from Northgate to the starting point on the morning of the run.
🚫 Parking at the starting point is not recommended, as no parking arrangements have been made there.
Parking at the finishing area (Northgate Mall) is more convenient, as runners will have immediate access to their vehicles after the run, making it easier to change into dry clothes without waiting for transport back.
Bus Transport:
A bus will operate from Northgate Mall to Southgate between 04:30 and 05:15 on run morning.
Parking Location:
Allocated parking is on the upper level behind the Clicks entrance at Northgate Shopping Centre.
⚠ Disclaimer:
Parking is entirely at your own risk. The event organisers and the premises owners accept no legal responsibility for any loss, damage, or theft of vehicles while parked in this area.
Start Time:
06:00 AM
(15-minute warm-up followed by a short run briefing)
Route Description:
This is a challenging UP run, aligned with the 2026 season theme, and is ideal preparation for the Comrades Marathon Up Run.
Mobile water points will be available every 3 km.
Some sections of the route have limited running space. Runners may need to use pavements or dirt shoulders to give way to traffic. Please observe the rules of the road at all times.
Pace:
This is an easy LSD (Long Slow Distance) training run, with expected paces ranging from 4:30/km to 8:00+/km.
Run comfortably and avoid overexertion.
Important Notes
- This is not a race
- This event is not ASA or CGA affiliated
- This is a training run only
- No prizes will be awarded
"We start together, we finish together."
Note: Do forget to use #EpicRunsZA when sharing the POSTER on social media, and tag @EpicRunsZA.
Route map for Southgate To Northgate 2019 - Epic Run
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