Route Profiles
5km Route
Get ready for a fast and energetic 5km! The route kicks off at De Poort, sending runners straight towards the N1 before turning onto Vlei Street with the mall in sight. From there, you’ll surge past the KWV tasting area and push on towards Cecilia Street. A sharp left takes you into the Boulevard, setting you up for a strong final stretch as you power back to the finish line at De Poort.
10km Route
The 10km builds on the 5km course, adding an extra challenge for those hungry for more distance and speed. Starting at De Poort, the route follows the 5km until Cecilia Street, where runners make a right turn. At the circle near the mall, the course swings left into Arboretum Street, opening up to a fast, flat stretch alongside the N1 towards Jan van Riebeeck Road — perfect for finding your rhythm and picking up the pace. A left turn into the Boulevard keeps the momentum flowing before one final push down Roodeberg Street, leading you straight to a strong finish back at De Poort.
21.1km Route
The half marathon takes you on a completely different challenge, starting in the opposite direction of the 5km and 10km routes. From De Poort, runners head out along the Boulevard, pushing deep towards the far side of Paarl. At the T-junction, the course turns left into Optenhorst Street and then right onto Main Road — the final flat stretch before the real test begins.
A left turn takes you onto the legendary Jan Phillips Mountain Road, where the climb awaits. For nearly 9km, runners power along this iconic gravel road, rewarded with sweeping, majestic views of Paarl. After conquering the climb, the course rejoins Main Road for a short, fast finish that drives you straight back to De Poort and the half marathon glory.