Durbanville Athletic Club

Durbanville Athletic Club We love running! Road, Trail, Cross Country. Beginners catered for. Details at www.durbac.org.za

Durbac was established 30 years ago and is the largest running club in the Northern Suburbs and one of the largest in the Western Cape. We are privileged to be based at the Durbanville Golf Club and share their excellent facilities. Durbac caters for long and short distance road running, beginner groups (“Penguins”), cross-country and many of our members participate in biathlon, duathlon, triathlon and iron man events.

15/06/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *TRAIL*
*15 – 21 June 2026*

Here's the link to our online calendar, https://calendar.online/d9f4fddcf75b947a546d

Tue – TrailFun Holiday Series, Middelvlei Wines, Stellenbosch: 5 – 21km

Wed - Weekly Wed Trail pack run. *Majik Forest*.
Start time: Meet up at 17:30. Run starts at 17:45. Gate closes at 19:00.
Start venue: Parking area across from the Protea Hotel.
Distance: From short (5km) to long (10km) and in between.
*Headlamps compulsory*
5.8km
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/449161615
8km
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/442371416

Sat – Dibiki Trail Run, Riversdal: 17km

Happy and safe running from your Trail Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See featured post

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15/06/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *ROAD*
*15 – 21 June 2026*

🅿️ - phase 1 of the parking upgrade at DGC is completed so all club runs will start from there again.
Here's the link to our online calendar, https://calendar.online/d9f4fddcf75b947a546d

Tue (16th) – RCS Gugs Youth Day Race, Gugulethu: 10km

*Tuesday* and *Thursday* club runs : start at 18:00 from Durbanville Golf Club parking area - all are welcome.
Distance options: 5km; 8km; 9km and 10km
Route maps can be found here:
https://durbac.org.za/routemaps/

*NB*: 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏃🏼‍♀️ our Club runs are suitable for all levels: from beginners (Couch2Ten); Intermediate (the Beyond group) and also seasoned runners.

Headlamps/lights and reflective gear compulsory for your own safety. Also, as it is dark earlier opportunists are on the lookout - please run in groups and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

Sat – Cross Country League #3, Willowbridge
Sat – Saldanha Health Run: 21km; 10km and 5km

*SUNDAY CLUB RUN*
DATE: 21 June 2025
DISTANCE: +- 20k - *Kraaifontein/Brackenfell* route. R20 for seconding (this nominal fee is payable by all participants).
PARKING, SIGN IN & START: Durbanville Golf Club.
TIME: Sign in at *06h50* as we leave at 07h00 sharp!
We respectfully advise runners who run at a 7min/km+ pace to kindly start 15 minutes earlier (as a group).
Please familiarize yourself with the route before the run and if you plan to either cut short or add on a loop, kindly advise the seconders at the outset.
Our route map is provided for all runners to acquaint themselves with the route prior to starting the run.
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3166361?units=km
Right into Sports Way, Langeberg, Brighton, Darwin, left into Okavango, right into Old Paarl Rd, left into Kruispad, right into Protea Rd, right into Brackenfell Blvd, left into Legato, Fairtrees, club

Happy & Safe Running from your Road Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See featured post

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08/06/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *ROAD*
*08 – 16 June 2026* 👇

🅿️ - phase 1 of the parking upgrade at DGC is completed so all club runs will start from there again.
Here's the link to our online calendar, https://calendar.online/d9f4fddcf75b947a546d

*Tuesday* and *Thursday* club runs : start at 18:00 from Durbanville Golf Club parking area - all are welcome.
Distance options: 5km; 8km; 9km and 10km
Route maps can be found here:
https://durbac.org.za/routemaps/

*NB*: 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏃🏼‍♀️ our Club runs are suitable for all levels: from beginners (Couch2Ten); Intermediate (the Beyond group) and also seasoned runners.

Headlamps/lights and reflective gear compulsory for your own safety. Also, as it is dark earlier opportunists are on the lookout - please run in groups and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

Sat – Cross Country League #2, Fairmont High School (11h00 – +-16h00).
Sun - are you running, tracking friends, or couching in front of the TV? It's Comrades Marathon Day Fela Moya. Run strong DURBAC entrants 💛🖤.

Tue (16th) – RCS Gugs Youth Day Race, Gugulethu: 10km.

*SUNDAY CLUB RUN*
DATE: 14 June 2025
DISTANCE: +- 20k - *Stodels* route. R20 for seconding (this nominal fee is payable by all participants).
PARKING, SIGN IN & START: Durbanville Golf Club.
TIME: Sign in at *06h50* as we leave at 07h00 sharp!
We respectfully advise runners who run at a 7min/km+ pace to kindly start 15 minutes earlier (as a group).
Please familiarize yourself with the route before the run and if you plan to either cut short or add on a loop, kindly advise the seconders at the outset.
Our route map is provided for all runners to acquaint themselves with the route prior to starting the run.
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3167729?units=km
Left into Sportsway, left into De Villiers, left into Legato, right into Fairtrees, into Eversdal Rd (past Stodels), right into Old Oak, left into Sonneblom, into Bloemhof, left into Edward, right into Mispel (past Bellville Stadium), right into Carl Cronje, continue onto Tygervalley Road, right at Jip de Jager Ext, St. Johns, back to Club.

Happy & Safe Running from your Road Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See featured post.

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08/06/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *TRAIL*
*08 – 16 June 2026* 👇

Here's the link to our online calendar, https://calendar.online/d9f4fddcf75b947a546d

Wed - Weekly Wed Trail pack run. *Altydgedacht Estate*.
Start time: Meet up at 17:30. Run starts at 17:45. Gate closes at 19.00
Start venue NB! We do not start at the Wine Estate's building itself, but across the road at the T-junction where the M31 and Race Course Road meet.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/C83nj36VZXmxvvs56
Distance: From short (5km) to long (10km) and in between.
*Headlamps compulsory*

Sat – exPRESSed Trail Run Challenge, De Krans Wines, Calitzdorp: 5 – 21km
Sat – Run the Wines, Ayama Slent Farm, Paarl: 5km trail with wine tasting experience
Sun – Old Fisherman’s Trail Challenge, Fish Hoek to Hout Bay: +-25km
Tue (16th) – TrailFun Holiday Series, Middelvlei Wines, Stellenbosch: 5 – 21km

Happy and safe running from your Trail Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See group description / sien groepbeskrywing.

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01/06/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *ROAD*
*01 – 07 June 2026*

🅿️ - park on the grass area at the Squash club for all our club runs (whilst DGC upgrade their parking).
Here's the link to our online calendar, https://calendar.online/d9f4fddcf75b947a546d

*Tuesday* and *Thursday* club runs : start at 18:00 from the Durbanville Squash Club parking area - all are welcome.
Distance options: 5km; 8km; 9km and 10km
Route maps can be found here:
https://durbac.org.za/routemaps/

*NB*: 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏃🏼‍♀️ our Club runs are suitable for all levels: from beginners (Couch2Ten); Intermediate (the Beyond group) and also seasoned runners.

Headlamps/lights and reflective gear compulsory for your own safety. Also, as it gets dark earlier opportunists are on the lookout - please run in groups and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

Sat – Topform 10km, Kenwyn
Sat – WP Race Walking 2 (TBC)

*SUNDAY CLUB RUN*
DATE: 08 June 2025
DISTANCE: +- 20k - *Tiekiedraai Out & Back*. R20 for seconding (this nominal fee is payable by all participants).
PARKING, SIGN IN & START: Durbanville Golf Club. Runners are kindly requested to park on the gravel area to the left as you pass through the boom as a courtesy to the Golf Club players.
TIME: Sign in at *06h50* as we leave at 07h00 sharp!
We respectfully advise runners who run at a 7min/km+ pace to kindly start 15 minutes earlier (as a group).
Please familiarize yourself with the route before the run and if you plan to either cut short or add on a loop, kindly advise the seconders at the outset.
Our route map is provided for all runners to acquaint themselves with the route prior to starting the run.
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3166410?units=km
From club, left into sports way, left into De Villiers, right into Louw Str, left into Van der Byl, cross at the traffic light into Weyers Ave, left into Church St, right into High St, right into Langehoven St, left at circle towards St. John's, left in St John's, right into Race Course Rd/Tygervalley Rd, Turnaround at 10km (just past Hill Crest Olive Estate entrance) and follow route back.

Happy & Safe Running from your Road Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See featured post

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01/06/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *TRAIL*
*01 – 07 June 2026*

Here's the link to our online calendar, https://calendar.online/d9f4fddcf75b947a546d

Wed - Weekly Wed Trail pack run. *Majik Forest*.
Start time: Meet up at 17:30. Run starts at 17:45. Gate closes at 19:00.
Start venue: Parking area across from the Protea Hotel.
Distance: From short (5km) to long (10km) and in between.
*Headlamps compulsory*
5.8km
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/449161615
8km
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/442371416

Sat – TM Beast: 16 - 50km
Sat – Vine to Hop, Darling: 5 – 21km
Sat – TrailFun Winter Series, Del Vera, Stellenbosch: 5 – 21km
Sat – RTV #6, Vrede & Lust: 5 – 17km
Sun – the Durbac trail goats packrun will join the MATES “Pilchard” run – check out the detail here https://fb.me/e/cTLPeY7kK?sfnsn=scwspwa

Happy and safe running from your Trail Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See featured post

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25/05/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *TRAIL*
*25 May – 31 May 26*

Here's the link to our online calendar, https://calendar.online/d9f4fddcf75b947a546d

Wed - Weekly Wed Trail pack run. *Meerendal*.
Start time: Meet up at 17:20. Run starts at 17:30. Gates close at 18:30.
Entry permits are R45, payable at the gate. No cash allowed, must use Zapper, Snapscan or Credit Card.
Start venue: Meerendal Wine Estate.
Distance: From short (5km) to long (10km) and in between.
*Headlamps compulsory*
Wed – MOM and Comrades send-off. DGC 18h30 for 19h00.

Fri to Sun – MUT, George. Various distances.
Fri to Sun – Koningskop Traverse, Cedarberg: 29km & 47km
Sat only – Koningskop Traverse, Cedarberg: 6,2km; 12,6km and 19,5km.
Sun – Change of season trail run, Klapmuts: 11km
Sun – Montagu Trails, Montagu: 5 – 12km

Happy and safe running from your Trail Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See featured post

Send a message to learn more

25/05/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *ROAD*
*25 May- 31 May 26*

🅿️ - park on the grass area at the Squash club for all our club runs (whilst DGC upgrade their parking).
Here's the link to our online calendar, https://calendar.online/d9f4fddcf75b947a546d

*Tuesday* and *Thursday* club runs : start at 18:00 from the Durbanville Squash Club parking area - all are welcome.
Distance options: 5km; 8km; 9km and 10km
Route maps can be found here:
https://durbac.org.za/routemaps/

Remember: It’s *Time Trial Thursday* for those that are keen.

*NB*: 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏃🏼‍♀️ our Club runs are suitable for all levels: from beginners (Couch2Ten); Intermediate (the Beyond group) and also seasoned runners.

Headlamps/lights and reflective gear compulsory for your own safety. Also, as it gets dark earlier opportunists are on the lookout - please run in groups and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

Wed – MOM and Comrades send off. DGC 18h30 for 19h00. Comrades entrants: bring your drop bags (nutrition needs at 60km). NB – only non-perishable items!

Sat – WP Cross Country Legue 2, Willowbridge.
Sun – UWC Fast ‘n flat 10km.

*SUNDAY CLUB RUN* *Plato coffee run*
DATE: 31 May. *Adderley out and back* route
DISTANCE: +-20km. R20 for seconding (this nominal fee is payable by all participants for refreshments en route).
PARKING: Available along Langenhoven Street next to Durbanville Hoerskool.
START: Plato Coffee parking area, Main Road, Durbanville.
TIME: Sign in at *06h50* as we leave at 07h00 sharp!
We respectfully advise runners who run at a 7min/km+ pace to kindly start 15 minutes earlier (as a group).
Please familiarize yourself with the route before the run and if you plan to either cut short or add on a loop, kindly advise the seconders at the outset.
Our route map is provided for all runners to acquaint themselves with the route prior to starting the run.
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3257826?units=km
From Plato parking area, cross over circle and proceed along Koeberg Rd, straight into Adderley (past D'Urbanvale), Turn at 10km (or before depending on your training plan) and loop back.

Enjoy your discounted coffee/refreshments at Plato ☕️. Meet your fellow Durbac members and stay for the lucky draw prizes 🍀.

Happy & Safe Running from your Road Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See featured post.

Send a message to learn more

18/05/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *TRAIL*
*18 May – 24 May 26*

Here's the link to our online calendar, https://calendar.online/d9f4fddcf75b947a546d

Wed - Weekly Wed Trail pack run. *Majik Forest*.
Start time: Meet up at 17:30. Run starts at 17:45. Gate closes at 19:00.
Start venue: Parking area across from the Protea Hotel.
Distance: From short (5km) to long (10km) and in between.
*Headlamps compulsory*
5.8km
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/449161615
8km
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/442371416

Sat – TrailFun Autumn Series, Karibib Wine Estate, Stellenbosch: 5 – 21km
Sat – Titan trail run, Cavalli Estate, Stellenbosch: 5 – 10km
Sat – Sanlam Cape Town Trail Runs: 46km, 22km and 11km

Happy and safe running from your Trail Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See group description / sien groepbeskrywing.

Send a message to learn more

18/05/2026

WEEKLY CALENDAR for *ROAD*
*18 May - 24 May 26*

🅿️ - park on the grass area at the Squash club for all our club runs (whilst DGC upgrade their parking).
Here's the link to our online calendar, https://calendar.online/d9f4fddcf75b947a546d

*Tuesday* and *Thursday* club runs : start at 18:00 from the Durbanville Squash Club parking area - all are welcome.
Distance options: 5km; 8km; 9km and 10km
Route maps can be found here:
https://durbac.org.za/routemaps/

*NB*: 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏃🏼‍♀️ our Club runs are suitable for all levels: from beginners (Couch2Ten); Intermediate (the Beyond group) and also seasoned runners.

Headlamps/lights and reflective gear compulsory for your own safety. Also, as it gets dark earlier opportunists are on the lookout - please run in groups and be aware of your surroundings at all times.

Sat – Sanlam Cape Town Peace run 10km
Sat – Sanlam Cape Town 5km run
Sun – Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

*NO SUNDAY CLUB RUN* _it is after all, Cape Town Marathon weekend.

Happy & Safe Running from your Road Running Team

*DISCLAIMER/VRYWARING*: See featured post.

Send a message to learn more

Address

Durbanville Golf Club
Durbanville
7550

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27219764663

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