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Trail Runs

Road Captain's Challenge

Beginner Runs

Club runs start at Durbanville Golf club:

Tuesdays/Thursdays
Time: 18:00
Distance: Options of 5km up to 15km & suitable group training programmes as may be required from time to time, led by experienced club members. We currently have our Couch2Ten and Ten&Beyond programmes kickstarting for 2025.

Sundays*
Time: 06:00am (September to March)
Time: 07:00am (April to August)

*Sunday runs are long distance (20km – 30km). Distances vary from week to week. Look out for the weekly updated regarding the organised Sunday run on the Durbanville Athletics Club Facebook page. There is a R20 fee for seconding every +/- 4km.

We cater for all levels of runners. Come along to our Tuesday and Thursday pack runs to find the group that suits you best.

We also support the following organised runs on Saturdays:

“Wietse se Run”
Time: 05:30
Distance: 30km, 21km, 12km & 6km (R50 Seconding Fee)
Location: Runs start from Willowbridge in Bellville

Wednesday

The Wednesday farm runs are held every Wednesday in conjunction with CMC. They are on alternating farms in the Durbanville area Magic Forest, Altydgedacht and Meerendal. Updates are posted via the Durbac members Facebook page as well as the Durbanville AC trail page (https://www.facebook.com/DurbanvilleACTrail) and WhatsApp. Distance: 5-10km
Summer: 17:45 for 18:00 start
Winter: 17:30 for 17:45 start (headlights compulsory in winter)

Weekend Pack Runs

Typically held on a Sunday, these runs explore the mountains of the Western Cape (Tafelberg, Jonkershoek, Paarl Rock, Helderberg, Tygerberg and more). We try to arrange at least 1 of these per month and the details will also be shared on the social media platforms. All runners are welcome – friends, family, road-runners and trail goats.

The runs normally last 3-4 hours (distance varies). It is important to be self-sufficient on these runs as far as water, food, weather-appropriate clothing and kit are concerned.

Trail Events

Durbac Trail supports selected events where we try and have the yellow goat pack there in numbers. We encourage members to enter these events with other Durbies for an awesome trail running experience. We are usually also able to arrange for some sort of discount for our members.

Download the document here

2026 Road Captain's Challenge General Rules

Points accumulate from 1 January to 31 December each year.
Personal Bests reset on the January 1st annually.
Members are responsible for validating their own results and service claims monthly.
The captain’s committee will validate all entries each month before the leaderboard is updated
The top performers will be recognized at the annual awards evening.
The challenge emphasizes participation, service & improvement

A score of 95+ = GOLD; 65-94 = SILVER and 40-64 = BRONZE

The following is a breakdown of points per category which can be achieved for:-

PARTICIPATION POINTS

1 POINT for any ASA event > 8km and < 42km (eg. 10km, 10miler)
1 POINT for Half-Marathon (21.1km)
2 POINTS for Marathon (42.2km)
3 POINTS for an Ultra Marathon (> 42.2km)
5 POINTS for doing any Coca Cola League race
5 POINTS for doing any Cross-Country (Age Category Race)
1 POINT for doing any Cross-Country (Relay, Mob or Other)
5 POINTS for doing any WPA Championship Race
2 POINTS for doing any Battle of the North (BoTN)
1 Additional Point for a Personal Best at any race (excluding XC, BoTN)

SERVICE POINTS

5 POINTS for Marshalling at Tygerrun
5 POINTS for doing Gazebo duty
3 POINTS for serving on a DURBAC Committee
3 POINTS for doing Sunday seconding duty
3 POINTS Cross-Country seconding duty

DURBAC offers two popular beginner groups (Couch to 10km and 10km & Beyond) with training programs tailored for those wanting to get into running without the “intimidation” factor of trying to keep up with more experienced runners and without having to immediately join a running club (although we think you’ll like our members and eventually want to join DURBAC anyway 😀).

These groups are ideal for getting into the habit of running regularly and for progressing to your first 10km race, half marathon or even further. We offer structured training plans to help beginners become fitter, advice on avoiding overuse injuries, and opportunities to run with others at your level, supporting and encouraging one another towards greater fitness and a healthier lifestyle.

Tuesdays/Thursdays
Time: 18:00
Distance: Options of 5km up to 8km with various activities including strengthening, hills, fartleks etc.
Programmes

Couch to 10km Group
10km & Beyond Croup

Further details on our beginner groups can be found here

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