Pilates, boxing-ballerina workouts, marathons: where to be in Cape Town if you're a fitness fan
Here's your long-weekend fitness guide...
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Wasanga Mehana, standing in for CapeTalk and 702's Africa Melane, speaks to Kfm 94.5's Liezel van der Westhuizen, who brings you your weekend fitness guide.
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Want to get moving this long weekend? The weather will be fit for some moving, grooving or adventuring!
Van der Westhuizen highlights these fitness events happening in Cape Town this weekend:
Saldanha Bay Half-Marathon 2025
Where: Saldanha Bay Military Area, SAS Saldanha
When: Saturday, 14th June 2025
About the event: If you're craving some sea breeze with your stride, pack those running shoes and hit the West Coast for this one! 🏃♀️🌊
Whether you're going full throttle at 21.1km, pushing pace at 10km, or strolling the 5km Fun Run, this route along the scenic Saldanha Harbour is as good for your soul as it is for your heart rate ❤️🌬️
🕗 Start times:
- Half Marathon (21.1km): 8:00 am
- 10km: 8:30 am
- 5km: 8:45 am
- All races cut off at 11:30 am
📲 Enter online.
Find more information about this event here.
Grand Opening: Sculpt CPT Pilates Studio
Where: The Barracks, Cape Town
When: 14-15 June 2025
About the event: Cape Town’s newest Pilates destination is here! 🎉 Sculpt CPT is launching this weekend — a high-end, full-spectrum Pilates studio designed to elevate your movement experience.
What’s on offer:
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Reformer & Mat Pilates classes for all levels.
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Premium imported props (first-time seen in SA!).
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A beautifully curated studio space.
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Exciting prizes — over 50 attendees will win a FREE class.
For more information, follow @sculpt_cpt on Instagram.
MissFit Boxing Ballerina Movie-Inspired Workout
When: Saturday, 14 June
Where: Western Cape MissFit locations include: Table View, Stellenbosch, Tygervalley, Somerset West, George, and Mossel Bay.
About the event: 🩰💥 Ballerina meets boxing? Oh yes!
Get ready for a hardcore twist on tutu fitness — MissFit Boxing Studios is hosting a Ballerina Movie-Inspired Workout across all 24 of their branches this June! It’s happening on 14 & 16 June, depending on your studio (check online).
A specially designed MissFit workout that blends grace and grit! Think core control, explosive moves, and ballet-inspired balance work with MissFit-style burn. Perfect for all fitness levels!
💃 Dress like a ballerina assassin, show up, and you could win one of 10 movie tickets to the new Ballerina film – per studio! Ballerina is a fierce, action-packed thriller from the John Wick universe. It follows Rooney, a ballerina turned assassin, on a mission of revenge. Blending elegance and intensity.
🎁 Best dressed prizes are also up for grabs – so bring the drama, the eyeliner, and the attitude.
🥊 Classes are ladies-only, full-body, 60-minute workouts mixing boxing, cardio, kettlebells, and core.
🎟️ Book at missfitboxing.com/za/ballerina-movie-workout
Or find more information here.
Youth Day | Bouchard Finlayson | 2025
When: Sunday, 15 June
Where: Bouchard Finlayson Winery, Hermanus
About the event: Celebrate Youth Day with a scenic run through the stunning vineyards of Bouchard Finlayson, one of South Africa’s premier boutique wine estates known for its award-winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Choose between a 5km or 10km trail run that winds through mountain single tracks and vibrant fynbos, offering breathtaking views of the Hemel and Aarde valley. This beginner-friendly event welcomes walkers and runners alike.
Event highlights:
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FREE wine tastings from Bouchard Finlayson for participants.
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Custom medals and prizes for category winners.
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Exciting lucky draws.
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Delicious food and coffee available for purchase, including boerewors rolls, burgers, and toasted sourdough sandwiches.
Race start times and fees:
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10km Run: 7:30 AM | R225
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5km Run: 7:45 AM | R200
For more information and registration, click here: www.raceday.co.za
RCS GUGS Youth Day Race 2025
When: Monday, 16 June 2025 at 07:15 am
Where: NY 49 Gugulethu Stadium, Gugulethu
Race distances and fees:
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10km Road Race: R110 (Juniors R70, Great Grandmasters 70+ Free).
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4.2km Fun Run/Walk: R60 (Juniors R40, Great Grandmasters 70+ Free).
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Temporary Licenses: R60 (Senior), R110 (Junior).
📝 Entry information:
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Online Entries Close: Sunday, 15 June 2025.
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On-the-Day Entries: Available from 05:00 am – 07:00 am.
🎽 Number collection:
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When: Race day from 05:00 – 07:00 AM
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Where: NY 49 Gugulethu Stadium
🏅 Race day highlights:
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Start & Finish: At the stadium for all distances.
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Medals: First 1000 finishers in both races.
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Hydration: Water stations and Coca-Cola at the finish.
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Prize Giving: Starts at 09:15 am.
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Parking: Available at Gugulethu Mall (top deck).
🚫 Important notes:
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No headphones/music players allowed during the race.
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Manual timing: Entry cards must be handed in at the results board.
📞 For more information, contact:
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Organiser: Gugulethu Athletics Club
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Email: aubs2131@gmail.com
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Phone: 082 476 4656
Running for Transformation
When: Monday, 16 June 2025, 08:00 am
Where: SACS High School, Cape Town
🎯 Entries close: 10 June 2025
📦 Race pack collection: 12 and 13 June
About the event: Join a movement that runs deeper than the pavement.
Running for Transformation is more than a road race — it's a community-driven fundraiser supporting Youth in Transformation’s outreach and empowerment programs for local youth.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just looking for an active morning out, this event brings purpose to every step.
Choose between a 5km or 10km route through the leafy streets of Cape Town, then stick around for a vibrant morning of music, food stalls, coffee, and fun for the whole family.
💥 Why join?
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🏃♀️ Two scenic road race distances: 5km or 10km
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🍴 Enjoy a festive race village with food vendors and kids’ activities
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🤝 100% of proceeds benefit youth development programs in Cape Town
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🎉 Supporters welcome for just R30 – even if you’re not running!
💰 Entry fees
5km race
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Scholars (13–17): R50
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Students: R75
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Adults: R100
10km race
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Scholars (13–17): R75
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Students: R100
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Adults: R150
Supporter entry
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Non-runners of all ages: R30
- 🎟️ Early Bird specials (March only) – All adults save up to R50!
📞 For more information:
- Call: 073 166 0044 / 072 368 2702
- Visit the website: Youth in Transformation – R4T
Jagersbosch Trail Run
When: Monday, 16 June
Where: Stillbaai, Hulle (Lapskuit)
About the event: This beginner-friendly event invites you to explore scenic trails starting and finishing at Lapskuit, offering stunning landscapes and exciting surprises along the way.
Choose from a 5km Fun Run/Walk or a more challenging 16km trail run — both promise rewarding experiences for runners of all levels.
Celebrate your finish with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a commemorative medal to mark your achievement.
Race fees and distances:
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5km Fun Run/Walk: R100
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16km Trail Run: R200
Only two days left to book — don’t miss out!
For more information and registration, visit the website: www.bouttime.co.za
Are you thinking about getting active, but don’t know where to start?
Whether you're a gym newbie, weekend walker, or just looking for a fun way to move, Liezel's got you!
📻 Tune in every weekday at 5:40 am and Saturdays at 7:20 am, and she will bring you 'The Fitness Guide' – your go-to for the best fitness events, fun workouts, and easy ways to feel great.
No pressure. No intimidation. Just great ways to get moving at your own pace.
If you'd like to alert Kfm 94.5 to an event, email us at kfm@kfm.co.za with 'The Fitness Guide' in your subject line.