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Free · Open to all · Every Saturday

Run With Us

Southgate Mall is home to Johannesburg South’s running community. Free training runs every Saturday morning — from first-timers to marathon athletes.

05:30

EVERY SATURDAY

Free

NO REGISTRATION

4 distances

5KM TO 28KM

All levels

WELCOME

Every Saturday - 05:30am

Main parking area, Southgate Mall

Community run - All ages welcome

Partners: Soweto & JHB City Marathon

ABOUT THE CLUB

The south runs together

Southgate Mall has long been a partner to the running communities of southern Johannesburg. We have hosted training runs for the Johannesburg City Marathon and partnered with the Soweto Marathon to give local runners access to world-class preparation and support.

Whether you are here to train, to socialise, or to simply move — you are welcome at Southgate Running Club.

Every Saturday morning, runners gather at the Southgate Mall main parking area at 05:30. Contributions are welcome but never required. No chip timing. No pressure. Just running.

A group of runners gather and prepare under a large solar panel structure in the Southgate shopping centre car park at dawn. - Southgate Mall

Pick your distance

We have a route for every runner — whatever your level, whatever your goal.

5KM

Starter Run
Perfect for beginners, casual runners, and anyone returning to running after a break.

10KM

Build Fitness

Intermediate runners looking to build consistent weekly volume and improve their base.

21KM

Half Marathon

Half marathon training routes through Mondeor and the surrounding suburb roads.

28KM

Full Prep

Full marathon preparation for competitive runners targeting race day performance.

5KM
Starter Run

Perfect for beginners, casual runners, and anyone returning to running after a break.

10KM
Build Fitness

Intermediate runners looking to build consistent weekly volume and improve their base.

21KM
Half Marathon

Half marathon training routes through Mondeor and the surrounding suburb roads.

28KM
Full Prep

Full marathon preparation for competitive runners targeting race day performance.

EVERY WEEK

When and where to meet

Saturday - 05:30

Morning runs start at 05:30 sharp. Arrive a few minutes early to find the group — look for the banners.

Main parking area, Southgate Mall

Cnr Rifle Range Rd & Columbine Ave, Mondeor. Follow the banners from the main entrance.

Free to join

No registration. No entry fee. Contributions to the running club are welcome but never required.

Free parking available at Southgate Mall

PROUD PARTNERS

Running alongside the best

Southgate Mall Running Club partners with two of Johannesburg’s most respected running events to give our community access to race support, training programmes and event activations.

Soweto Marathon
Annual 42km race through Soweto
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Johannesburg City Marathon
10km · 21km · 28km training runs
Visit website →

Soweto Marathon

Annual 42km race through Soweto

Johannesburg City Marathon

10km · 21km · 28km training runs

WHAT'S COMING UP

Race day is coming

Southgate Running Club regularly activates around major Johannesburg race events. Follow us on social media or sign up to our newsletter to get notified when the next club run, race-day activation or community event is announced.

UPCOMING

Soweto Marathon 2026

Johannesburg South · Check soweto-marathon.co.za

Train with Southgate Running Club on Saturdays to prepare for race day.

See you Saturday.

No registration. No entry fee. Just lace up and show up. We run every Saturday from 05:30 at the main parking area.

Free event · All participants run at own risk · Southgate Mall accepts no liability for injury or loss