In your fitness era? Here's where to be in Cape Town this weekend...

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Tasleem Gierdien

21 August 2025 | 10:53

Liezel van der Westhuizen shares a fitness guide: a list of her top picks on where to find the best fitness vibes in Cape Town this weekend. There's something for every fitness level!

In your fitness era? Here's where to be in Cape Town this weekend...

The CHOC Cyclethon with The Kolisi Foundation 

When: Saturday, 23 August from 8 am to 1 pm

Where: Canal Walk Shopping Centre

About the event: South Africa’s premier stationary cycling charity event is a popular five-hour event packed with energy, great fun and entertainment, and draws crowds of shoppers and onlookers to the pulsing music and action-packed event.

Each hour of stationary bike cycling gives you options, so it is challenging but achievable for your own level of fitness. 

Cost:  Early Bird: R160.

Find out more about cycling for this cause here.

Langebaan Half Marathon

When: Saturday, 23 August

Where: Langebaan Town Hall, Bree Street, Langebaan  

About the event: Hit the scenic roads of Langebaan for this community-driven running event! Choose your distance: a 5km fun run (R40), 10km (R110), or the half-marathon 21.1km (R190). 

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or a coastal Sunday run, this is your chance to soak in the beautiful scenery and connect with fellow runners. 

The race kicks off at:

  • 7 am for the half-marathon,
  • 7:30 am for the 10km,
  • 8 am for the 5km fun run.

Find out more about this event here.

TrailFun Spring Series – Darling Cellars

When: Saturday, 23 August

Where: Darling Cellars, Stellenbosch

About the event: This is a fun, beginner-friendly festival atmosphere with timed 5km and 10km runs, plus optional relaxed 15km and 21km loops.

Along the way, enjoy wine tastings, coffee, food stalls, medals, and plenty of festival vibes. 

Event times, distances, and pricing: 

  • 5km Juniors: 8:00 am | R280 

  • 5km: 8:00 am | R680 / 5km with wine: R960 

  • 10km: 7:40 am | R800 / 10km with wine: R1,080 

  • 15km: 7:20 am | R800 / 15km with wine: R1,080 

  • 21km: 7:20 am | R800 

 For more information, click here.

Greyton Brew Run 2025

When: Saturday, 23 August

Where: Greyton Town Square, 38 Main Road, Greyton

About this event: Combine your love of running and craft beer at the Greyton Brew Trail Run! This fun, social event winds through the mountains, valleys, and farmlands surrounding Greyton, featuring scenic trails and several beer tasting stations along the way. 

After the run, enjoy live music, food stalls, and more beer tasting, a perfect blend of fitness, fun, and festivity. Not competitive, just a day of running, sampling, and celebrating. 

Distances available: 

  • 6km Kids u/12 – R200, kicks off at 9 am.

  • 6km – R300, kicks off at 9 am.

  • 13km – R550, kicks off at 8:30 am.

  • 21km – R650, kicks off at 8 am. 

For more information, click here.

Big Bay Surf Challenge

When: Sunday, 24 August

Where: Big Bay Beach, Cape Town

About the event: Kick off the surf lifesaving season with a high-energy challenge hosted by the Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club! This event tests endurance, skill, and teamwork across a mix of beach runs, surf swims, paddle legs, and Malibu board action. 

The event continues after the surf with showers, snacks, bar, prize-giving and a lucky draw.

Event details: 

  • Registration: 7:30 am
  • Race start: 8:30 am (U13 & U14 Nippers, Lifeguards & Masters) 
  • Short course start: 8:45 am (Level 2 Nippers – 500m run instead of 1km) 

Highlights: 

  • 1km beach run, 400m swim across Small Bay
  • 500–600m Malibu paddle to Shark Tooth Island
  • 600m second run and finishing surf swim 

Entry fees: 

  • U13 & U14 Nippers, Lifeguards & Masters: R200.
  • Level 2 Nippers (Short Course): R150.

📌 Note: Online entries close 23 August at 7 pm. Late entries available on race day until 8:15 am. No refunds or deferrals if the event changes due to unforeseen circumstances. 

For more information, click here.

Ekasi Dynamik Fitness – Bags & Balls 

When: Sunday, 7:15 am to 8 am

Where: 31b Makabeni Road, Khayelitsha 

About the event: Start your Sunday strong with Bags & Balls, a full-body resistance workout that torches fat, builds lean muscle, and boosts endurance.

This dynamic class combines heavy bag drills for punching and kicking with medicine ball exercises that target your core, upper, and lower body, perfect for improving strength, coordination, and overall fitness. 

For more information, click here or email ekasi.df@gmail.com. 

Sweat.Smile Wellness Group – Kids Soccer 

When: Saturday, 23 August 9 am

Where: Conradie Park, Pinelands 

About this event: Kids Soccer is more than just kicking a ball; it boosts cardiovascular health, coordination, and overall fitness while teaching teamwork, communication, and goal-setting.

Your child will also make new friends, develop discipline, focus, and a sense of responsibility, all in a fun, engaging environment they’ll love. 

For more information, connect with Sweat.Smile Wellness Group: 

Yin Flow at City Rock

When: Sunday, 24 August, 9:30 am

Where: Unit 5, The Island, 9 Milner Street, Paarden Eiland

About the event: Unwind and reconnect with yourself in this slow-paced, meditative yoga class, where postures are held longer to cultivate inner stillness and mindfulness.

Perfect for anyone looking to relax, stretch deeply, and find some calm at the weekend. 

For more information, contact City Rock Yoga Studio or email: capetown@cityrock.co.za. 

Want more fitness events, tips and tricks?

📻 Tune in every weekday at 5:40 am and Saturday 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. 🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♂️

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