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Looking for things to do in January? We’ve selected our best picks of ways to get outside, move or learn something new. If you’re looking for endurance races, specifically qualifying races for Comrades, Two Oceans and Cycle Tour Click here.
Gauteng
Varsity Kudus 15km
Date: Sunday, 7 January
Location: Wits University
This is the first road race of the year and signals a new year of running.
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Redhub 2018 series for Triathletes
Date: Sunday, 7 January
Location: Cradle Moon Lodge
This offers both triathlon events and duathlon events both for casual athletes and those who want to push themselves.
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First Aid and CPR course
Date: Saturday, 13 January
Location: The play factory, Bosburg
You can earn Discovery Vitality points for this course.
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Greyling Trail Workshop – Johannesburg
Date: Wednesday, 17 January
Location: The Pirates Club, Greenside
Husband and wife trail running superstars Christian and Landie Greyling are hosting trail running workshops where they’ll be dishing tips on nutrition, gear and training. There is also an event in Centurion the following evening.
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43rd Year Of The PwC George Claassen Memorial Road Race
Date: Saturday, 20 January
Location: Farie Glen
There is a 21km, 10km and 5km which run through the peaceful suburbs of Faerie Glen.
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Smuts Trail Run
Date: Sunday, 21 January
Location: Irene
There are 4 distances to choose from, each varying in difficulty.
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Garbie 15km and 32km Run
Date: Sunday, 21 January
Location: Springs
There is a 15km and 32km, the 32km is a double of the 15km which is fast and flat.
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Bennies Mile Swim
Date: Sunday, 21 January
Location: Germiston
This is an open water swim – choose to swim a mile or 800m.
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Once in a full moon Beercycle
Date: Wednesday, 31 January
Location: Germiston
Every full moon, Chinos hosts a great night ride under the full moon that will start and end at Beerhaus Bavaria.
The slowest riders are paced to the “playground” where the racers can go have fun and push themselves while the rest of us sit and enjoy a well-deserved pitstop. The pitstop will have a surprise for everyone.
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Western Cape
Sunlit Souls – Yoga, Electronic Music & Wine Festival
Date: Saturday,6 January
Location: Constantia Nek
This is a yoga, Electronic Music & Wine festival nestled on the very top of Constantia Nek, where a hidden sanctuary lies and a 10 hour feel good, Summer festival will unfold.
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Winelands Yogathlon
Date: Sunday,7 January
Location: Delvera Farm, R44, Stellenbosch
This Yogathlon starts out with a 7km or 12.5km run, followed by a 45 minute yoga session and ends off with some meditation.
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Trail Running for Beginners
Date: Wednesday,10 January
Location: Canal Walk
An informative evening that will give you all you need to know about trail running etiquette with K-Way Athlete Wesley Sweetnamas. The evening wraps up with a panel of experienced trail runners who will chat about beginner running groups
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Sunset Yoga, Champagne & Canapés
Date: Friday, 12 January
Location: Llandudno Beach
End the week with a sunset Vinyasa Yoga flow with a 180 degree ocean view
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Healing with Crystals and Gems
Date: Saturday, 20 January
Location: Life Retreat Studio, Lourensford Wine Estate
Crystals are having their moment and this workshop will teach you everything you need to know about crystals, chakras and you’ll leave with your very own crystals to use.
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Cape Summer Trail Series 1
Date: Sunday, 21 January
Location: Lebanon Forest, Elgin Valley
This is the first race in the four-part summer trail series in the Western Cape. You can do just one or all four, which take place in different locations. There’s also a run on the 30th of January.
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Ride and Run at Dirtopia
Date: Sunday, 21 January
Location: Delvera Farm, Stellenbosch
This is a 20km MTB and 7.5km run through the vineyards with plenty views.
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Transbreede Ultra
Date: Saturday, 27 January
Location: Du Toitskloof Wines
The route will comprise of trails in Rawsonville, Slanghoek Valley and Bainskloof. The route will traverse over great single tracks, vineyard roads and mountainous areas.
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KwaZulu Natal
PDAC 25km Run & Walk
Date: Sunday, 28 January
Location: Pinetown
It’s a 25km run and there will be coffee and tea for all participants.
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Mpumalanga
Hormone Reset Diet Masterclass
Date: Saturday, 20 January
Location: Nelspruit
This masterclass will show you how to reset and balance your 7 metabolic hormones so that you feel energised, shed a few kilos and learn how to stabilise your hormones through nutrition, movement and a healthy mindset.
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