The 42.2km Route
The attractive and historic two-lap route takes in some of Pretoria’s most beautiful landmarks which also incorporates a nature reserve. It's is a popular race and also an official qualifier for both Comrades and Two Oceans. The race presents its greatest challenge in the first half of the lap as the route steadily climbs up the Waterkloof Ridge on its way to Klapperkop Hill. The pull starts near the two-kilometre mark and goes on relentlessly for about four kilometres. The work put in here is well worth it as you are rewarded with breath-taking views of the Pretoria city centre and the surrounding mountains. The seven kilometre downhill charge is accompanied by the strident sounds of the Boys’ High Pipe Band. Once through the beautiful school grounds, at the 16-kilometre mark, it is time to think of the home stretch. Not too difficult, with an easy two kilometre run to the finish. This is a well organised and scenic race, accompanied by music from Pretoria Boys High School Pipe Band, a traditional Scottish pipe band, established in 1971. Pretoria Boys’ High School, designed by Sir Herbert Baker and a national monument, is the starting point of the race. The 42.2 and the 21.1 km start at 6:00 am with the 10 km run or walk starting 20 minutes later. Medals are normally awarded to all finishers with bountiful prizes awarded to the category winners.
