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Looking for things to do in August? We’ve selected our best picks of ways to get outside, move or learn something new.
Gauteng
Keto Talk Series [FREE]
Date: Wednesday, 2 August
Location: Sandton
This free talk is hosted by Keto Nutrition and looks at whether reducing sugar can improve performance.
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Impello presents Ignite 3: John Sanei Editio
Date: Thursday, 3 August
Location: Hyde Park, Johannesburg
Ignite is a brand new monthly learning event created to help raise funds to incubate small businesses in South Africa. The second event will have author and entrepreneur John Sanei giving a talk entitled “Conscious Capitalism” about demonstrating that it’s increasingly possible – and inevitable – to be both sustainable and profitable.
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Budokon: Mixed Movement Workshop
Date: Saturday, 5 August
Location: Virgin Active, Waterfall, Waterfall Estate, Midrand
This Budokon Workshop aims to help you gain muscular strength, cardiovascular stamina, and joint mobility. The style was originally created as a conditioning practice for professional athletes and martial artists.
With their combined experience and enthusiasm Jim and Dave will demonstrate and teach you the fundamentals of the Budokon way.
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Footsteps to Inspire 5/10km Trail Run
Date: Sunday, 6 August at 8.30am
Location: Danielrust Game Farm, Cradle of Humankind
Join Claire McFarlane for a Sunday trail run in the Cradle of Humankind. She’ll be starting the Africa leg of her worldwide run which is doing incredible things in raising awareness for rape victims and giving them a voice. Entries are R80 and proceeds go to helping rape victims.
Email [email protected] or call Benita on 083 536 7042 for details
Jump City Challenge JHB
Date: Tuesday, 8 August
Location: Gold Reef City
This inner city obstacle course race goes through 22 obstacles over 9km. This one is set in Gold Reef City Theme park and features the Apartheid Museum, Rat Race, Abyss, Raging Rapids, Cliff Hanger and more.
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PopUp Gym
Date: Wednesday, 9 August
Location: The Maslow, Sandton
This Women’s Day, PopUpGym will be Feeding The Woman’s Mind, Body & Soul with a special breakfast event at the exquisite Sun International Maslow Hotel in Sandton. The line-up includes workouts, breakfast and, talks to help you start Woman’s Day the healthiest way possible.
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Total Sports Women’s Race Johannesburg
Date: Wednesday, 9 August
Location: Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown
The popular Totalsports Women’s Race takes place on Woman’s Day. Choose between a 5km or 10km and instead of a medal, all finishers receive commemorative bracelets.
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Take a Girl Child to a Hike
Date: Wednesday, 9 August
Location: Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve, Pretoria
This is a 6km hike only for girls between the ages of 12-16 years. Following the hike there will be a talk on body image, social media and confidence.
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Yoga and Horses Day Retreat
Date: Wednesday, 9 August
Location: Sun Valley, Kyalami
This one day yoga retreat begins with a yoga session and follows with spending time with horses and leading them though obstacle courses. There is also a vegan lunch after.
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Fourways Farmers Market – Woman’s Market
Date: Wednesday, 9 August
Location: Fourways Farmers Market.
The Fourways Farmers Market is hosting a woman’s day market featuring award winning vendors and a full musical line up.
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Women’s Health Fit Night Out
Date: Saturday, 12 August
Location: Montecasino, Johannesburg
The Women’s Health Fit Night Out features 5 different workouts including a high-intensity warm-up, yoga, dance fitness and Pound Fit.
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Mindful Runner Running Form Clinic
Date: Saturday, 12 August
Location: City Rock, Randburg
These running form clinics are aimed at getting you running in the best possible form to take advantage of the body you have. It looks at posture, form, cadence and, gravity to improve your running and reduce injuries
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Magaliesberg Challenge 2017
Date: Saturday, 12 August
Location: Van Gaalen Cheese Farm
This Trail run features 4 different distances from 12km all the way up to 50km. The 50km trail run is a UTMB qualifier.
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Slow-Mag Beat Your Slump Run
Date: Sunday, 13 August
Location: Pirates Running Club, Greenside
A 10km or 5km run to make you push your limits and beat the slump. There’s also an inflatable obstacle course.
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Yin Yoga 4 men with Nigel
Date: Tuesday, 15 August
Location: Meyerspark, Pretoria
This is a men’s only yoga class focusing on the Yin style of yoga which is a slow restorative practice.
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FundEx 2017
Date: Thursday, 17 August
Location: Riversands Incubation Hub, Midrand
This full day event centers around how entrepreneurs can best capitalize on funding opportunities. Individuals from government and banks will be sharing their knowledge and there will be one-on-one sessions with them.
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Gajiga Run Night Run
Date: Saturday, 19 August
Location: JHB Zoo
This is a night run in the Joburg Zoo and entries include early tickets to the Zoo.
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Merrell Spring Run
Date: Saturday, 26 August
Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Roodepoort
This spring run goes through the lush Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens. There’s a 6km 12km, 20km as well as a 2km kids trail.
Find out more here
Western Cape
NAMAQUA Daisy Challenge MTB & Trail Run
Date: Saturday, 5 August
Location: Die Keldery, Spruitdrift Cellar, Western Cape
This is the 7th year of the Namaqua challenge which includes a variety of trail and MTB events suited to all levels of fitness.
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RCS SOX Trail Run
Date: Saturday, 5 August – Monday, 7 August
Location: Wilderness, Western Cape
The SOX 3 Day Trail run is known as the most Diverse 3 Day Trail run In South Africa and take place in an area called the Garden Route. 90% of the event takes place on South Africa National Park’s protected property.
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Total Sports Women’s Race Cape Town
Date: Wednesday, 9 August
Location: Grand Parade, Cape Town
The popular Totalsports Women’s Race takes place on Woman’s Day. Choose between a 5km or 10km and instead of a medal, all finishers receive commemorative bracelets.
Find out more here
Woman’s Day Nia Jam
Date: Wednesday, 9 August
Location: Nia Studio, Cape Town
This Nia jam will include Nia teachers from around Cape Town and Hong Kong. Nia focuses on breathing techniques.
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Budokon Weekend with Dave Gardner
Date: Friday, 11 August – Sunday, 13 August
Location: Jim Harrington Yoga
This 3-day workshop includes various classes on Budokon Yoga which can be booked alone or as an entire weekend. It is taught by Dave Gardner.
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Soap Making Workshop
Date: Saturday, 12 August
Location: Bio-Harmonic Permaculture, Somerset West
If you want to learn how to make your own beauty products, this workshop is a great start. You’ll learn how to make basic coconut oil soap, mocha coffee bars, clay charcoal and tea tree soap and more.
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Banhoek Duo & Trail Challenge
Date: Saturday, 12 August
Location: Boschendal Wine Estate
Nestled in the beautiful Banhoek valley just outside of Stellenbosch, Boschendal boasts some of the best single track in the Western Cape. Athletes can choose to tackle a 10 or 25km trail run, or opt for the Duo Challenge (run, mountain bike, run). Duo athletes can choose to challenge the event solo or as a team, and will have the option of either a short or long distance.
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Getting More from your Yoga Practice
Date: Saturday, 12 August
Location: ELC Studio, Lourensford Wine Estate, Somerset West
Presented by Fran Siebrits, this class goes through yoga basics like class formats, breathing, incorporating yoga into your everyday life and self-care to make your yoga practice more meaningful.
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Fallen Angels Fast & Flat Farm Run
Date: Saturday, 19 August
Location: Melkbosstrand
This is a fast and flat trail run that runs through the old historic farm of VAATJIE. Choose between 15km or a family friendly 5km run.
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Absolute Beginners Ashtanga Yoga Weekend Workshop
Date: Saturday, 26 August
Location: Stellenbosch, Cape Town
If you are curious about starting a yoga practice, or you have gone to a few classes and felt a bit lost, this Workshop is the answer. Join Celeste Meyer for an Introduction to all the basics you need to know to safely and confidently embark on a yoga journey.
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Hop and Vine Festival
Date: Saturday, 26 August
Location: Constantia, Cape Town
This festival showcases local wine, MCC, craft beer, cider, spirits and liquers. There will also be food and live music.
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Change of Season Trail Run
Date: Sunday, 27 August
Location: Uitkyk Wine Estate, on R44 about 10 km from Stellenbosch
The Simonsberg trail system is one of the most spectacular in the Cape. The climbs are rewarded with single-track on various terrain and views of the winelands. There is a reason this farm is called Uitkyk! Wild flowers start blooming on the routes too. There are 3 distances – 15km, 11.5km and 7km
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KwaZulu Natal
Secret Sunday Takes Flight
Date: Sunday, 6 August
Location: TBA
It’s the first Secret Sunrise in Durban and this early morning dance session celebrates a beautiful sunrise and is brought to you by No Danger Diaries.
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Illovo Eston MTB Challenge
Date: Sunday, 6 August
Location: Eston Farmers Club, Eston
The race involves both trail running and MTB options with distances to suit every level of fitness. There is also a family ride option with discounts for 4 or more entries.
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Dolphin Mile Surf Swim Series #8
Date: Sunday, 6 August
Location: Marine Surf Lifesaving Club, Marine Parade
It’s #8 in this swim series and acts as a seeding event for Midmar
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Rhide4Rhinos
Date: Saturday, 12 August
Location: Zulu Falls
This event is hosted to raise funds for the rhinos of the Weenen Game Reserve. There are both trail run options as well as MTB.
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Muddy Puppy & Mud Challenge Giba Gorge
Date: Saturday, 12 August
Location: OCT Giba Gorge, Clifton Canyon, Pinetown
Muddy Puppy is a 4km obstacle course fun run or walk for you and your dog. It consists of obstacles with crawling, climbing, jumping, slipping, sliding, wagging, barking and lots and lots of mud.
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Dargle Trail Festival
Date: Sunday, 13 August
Location: Lions River Club, Dargle
This is a full days event packed with a variety of trail running, mountain biking, and horse trail events to suit everyone.
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GABRAN 3 Day Cycle
Date: Friday, 18 August – Sunday, 20 August
Location: ATKV Drakensville
This is an untimed ride from Drakensberg to Hillcrest over 3 days. The Gabran has raised R385 000 for The Cows and CHOC over the last three years and they intend to raise even more this year.
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aQuelle Tour de Krantz MTB Classic
Date: Saturday, 19 August
Location: Harburg, KZN
This is a regular feature on the ROAG Series calendar and features a 45km and 25km track. There is also a 10km and 5km trail run. In addition to the event, participants can enjoy the beer garden, ‘Kaffeestube’, farmers market and a craft market
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Mandela Day Marathon MTB Dash
Date: Saturday, 26 August
Location: Mandela Capture Site, Howick
Choose between a 42km MTB classic, 21km MTB intermediate or 10km fun ride.
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Eastern Cape
Spar Oak Cottage Mountain Drive Half-Marathon
Date: Saturday, 12 August
Location: Rhodes University Prospect Field, Grahamstown
This half marathon runs on both tar and gravel.
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The Daily Dispatch Cycle Tour
Date: Sunday. 27 August
Location: Buffalo City, Eastern Cape
This road race is one of Buffalo City’s premier events and one of the only that has full road closure and caters for all levels of ability. It is also a seeding event for the Cycle Tour.
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