Run South Africa in the Vitality Run Series - three new destinations!
If you've always wanted to travel through our exquisite country, join the Vitality Run Series in George, Gqeberha and Plettenberg Bay in September, October and December!
Why run South Africa with the Vitality Run Series? Because it's the perfect excuse to criss-cross the country like a travelling athlete while also getting healthier and fitter!
Think of it this way - if running consistently is your goal, then travelling to races is your beautiful reward. And with 17 epic race events spread across seven stunning destinations, the Vitality Run Series is your ticket to life-changing adventures.
We brought the Vitality Run Series to Cape Town, Durban and Joburg. We're also bringing it to Tshwane, starting with the Irene Farm Race on 28 October 2023. Now, we're taking you down to the Wild Coast and through the Garden Route to three new breathtaking destinations.
George, you're next!
Run the glorious Garden Route on 9 September 2023 in the Madibaz George Forest Run with Discovery Vitality.
The route starts and ends at Nelson Mandela University's George Campus, surrounded by the incredible Outeniqua Mountains and with a magical stretch through the forest.
Start time:
- 21.1 km - 8:00
- 10 km - 8:00
- 5 km - 8:15
Entry fee:
- 21.1 km - R105
- 10 km - R85
- 5 km - R40
Last day to enter: 6 September 2023
- Attractions:
- Garden Route National Park
- Secret Elephants Forest Experience in Knysna
- Wilderness water sports and wine tours at Herold Wines
October is Gqeberha time!
For the first time ever in the Eastern Cape, you can run Gqeberha on 21 October in the Rafi's BayRun with Discovery Vitality.
The route starts and ends at Cape Recife High School Rugby Field.
Start time:
- 21.1 km - 06:00
- 10 km - 06:20
- 5 km - 06:05
Entry fee:
- 21.1 km - R150
- 10 km - R100
- 5 km - R50
Last day to enter: 16 October 2023
- Attractions:
- Kragga Kamma Game Park
- Sardinia Bay Beach
- Addo Elephant National Park
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum
Plus, you can stand a chance to win one of two Huawei GT4 fitness device. Competition terms and conditions apply.
The Plettenberg Bay Vitality Run Series!
Run (or walk) for the green and gold. As in green indigenous forests and golden beaches waiting for you at the Plettenberg Bay Vitality Run Series on Thursday, 28 December.
The race starts in Longstone Park and ends at Central Beach. Plus, you'll earn 500 bonus Vitality points and a beautifully crafted wooden medal.
Race details:
Distance
10 km
5 km
Entry fee
R300
R300
Start time
07:00
07:30
Vitality points
1,100
800
If you're part of the Team Vitality Running Club, you get to indulge in delicious food, fruit and drinks at our VIP hospitality tent after your race. Plus, get 50% back in cash or Discovery Miles on your Vitality Run Series race entry fees.
Vitality members can also stand a chance to win one of two Huawei Watch GT 4 fitness devices! So, don't delay...
Competition terms and conditions apply.
Event terms and conditions apply.
Summer in Plett is all the rage
And you can enjoy an active summer for the whole family with the Sabrina Love Summer Challenge from 27 December to 30 December.
Beach Day: 27 December
Starting at Central Beach from 08:00, you can enter the 10 km paddle surf-ski or the 4 km beach walk.
The entry fees are R200 for adults and R150 for children for the beach walk. You can enter the surf-ski for R300 and earn 1,100 Vitality points.
Mountain Bike: 29 December
Join the 10 km, 25 km or 40 km mountain bike race from 07:30 at Kurland Estate. Plus, earn 800 Vitality points (25 km) and 1,100 points (40 km).
Entry fees are R300 per person.
Trail Run: 30 December
Don't miss the 6 km, 12 km or 21 km trail run starting from 07:30 at Kurland Estate. Plus, earn between 800 and 2,000 Vitality points.
Entry fees are R300 per person.
Plus, your little athletes can test their mettle in the Kids of Steel Challenge on 30 December! Enter the Sabrina Love Challenge 2023 now.
All proceeds go towards funding programmes for children with disabilities. Read more about the Sabrina Love Foundation.
Rewarding you is what we do!
You can earn thousands of Vitality points towards your Vitality Health status in the Vitality Run Series. Plus, we're giving away 500 bonus Vitality points for each event.
This is what you can earn:
- 5 km: 800 Vitality points
- 10 km: 1,100 Vitality points
- 21.1 km: 2,000 Vitality points
You'll also earn beautifully crafted, sustainable wooden medals.
Are you a Team Vitality running club member? We'll have delicious snacks, fruit and drinks just for you at our VIP hospitality tent. Plus, get 50% back on your race entry fees with Team Vitality!
Live life with Vitality
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And get 50% cash back on select race entry fees, R300 off a Strava subscription, premium quality race kit and so much more.
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