Walking is better together. Here are 75 hiking clubs, walking groups and athletics clubs that welcome walkers across South Africa, plus the free Saturday-morning 5k that has made walking one of the country’s favourite weekend habits. Every club page was opened on 9 October 2026.
parkrun is a free 5 km event held every Saturday morning in parks across South Africa, about 230 of them. You can walk the whole way: there is no time limit, and a volunteer Tail Walker always finishes last, so nobody else does. In South Africa almost a third of the people who finish each week are walkers, the highest share of any parkrun country, and the average finish time is about 42 minutes.
From parkrun’s own websites, seen 9 October 2026. parkrun is a registered trade mark of parkrun; WalkWell4Life is not connected with parkrun.
Hiking and rambling clubs, informal walking groups, and athletics clubs with walkers’ sections or walker-friendly time trials. Clubs whose recent activity we could not see on 9 October 2026 are listed after the others in each region and marked, so check with them first.
Cape Town Meetup community running paid group hikes around the Peninsula and Boland.
| What they do | Day hikes on Table Mountain and in the Boland, multi-day hikes, slackpacking, camping and socials; family-friendly |
|---|---|
| How to join | Join the Meetup group and RSVP; pay a per-hike fee. |
| Fees | No membership fee published; per-hike fee R70 on Oct 2026 listings (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
Cape Town athletics club founded in 1906 that welcomes walkers and holds social walks.
| What they do | Social walks and walker members alongside road and trail running |
|---|---|
| How to join | Register online. |
| Contact | info@celticharriers.co.za |
Helderberg club offering Saturday day hikes, with visitors welcome.
| What they do | Day hikes on most Saturdays in the Boland, Overberg and Cape Peninsula; weekly mailing list |
|---|---|
| How to join | Hike once first; complete online membership form and indemnity form, pay by EFT and email proof to the club. |
| Fees | Year from 1 March: Regular R160; Senior (65+) R120; Junior (under 21) free; visitors R40 per hike (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | gantouwhiking@gmail.com |
Very large, active Cape Town hikers' Facebook community where members share and arrange hikes.
| What they do | Members share and arrange hikes on Cape Town's mountains, rivers and beaches |
|---|---|
| How to join | Request to join the Facebook group. |
Garden Route Mountain Club section (est. 2005) with members spread from Blombos to Plettenberg Bay.
| What they do | Day hikes and meets across the Garden Route and Karoo edge; meet reports |
|---|---|
| How to join | Pick a meet on the schedule, contact the leader, hand in a temporary membership form on the day; after a meet or two apply to the Secretary. |
| Fees | 2026: Ordinary R180 plus once-off joining/admin fee R150 (journal extra) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | info@scp.mcsa.org.za |
Social Cape Town hiking club since 1989 (about 300 paid members) with a large Meetup group and weekly beginner hikes.
| What they do | Weekend hikes every weekend, mid-week hikes in summer, beginner-friendly graded hikes, weekends away, supper clubs |
|---|---|
| How to join | Open to anyone over 18: fill in the online join form; the membership secretary follows up with payment details. Children 7+ may join parents on suitable hikes. Meetup visitors pay R40 cash per hike. |
| Fees | R300 per year (March to February), as published on join page and Meetup page seen 2026-10-09 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | membership@meridian.org.za |
Large Cape Town Meetup community running frequent graded group hikes for all fitness levels.
| What they do | Regular graded hikes plus walks, sunset picnics and swims |
|---|---|
| How to join | Request to join the private Meetup group, then RSVP to events. All fitness levels and ages welcome. |
Cape Town athletics club with walkers in its weekly Thursday time trial.
| What they do | Walkers take part in the 2.5 km time trial on Thursday evenings |
|---|---|
| How to join | See Membership page; club invites walkers to join and register with WPA as walkers. |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | secretary@pinelandsathleticclub.co.za |
Cape Town Meetup community built around relaxed Sunday nature walks.
| What they do | Sunday nature walks around Table Mountain and outside Cape Town, monthly adventures, multi-day hikes and weekends away |
|---|---|
| How to join | Request to join the private Meetup group and book a seat on events. |
Historic Cape Town club (1901, first Big Walk 1903) with an active walking section focused on race walking.
| What they do | Walking Tue and Thu 18:00 (winter 17:30) and Sat 06:00 (winter 07:00) from the clubhouse; walking league races (judged race walking), track and road races; beginners' 0–10 km programme |
|---|---|
| How to join | Register via the site's JOIN/REGISTER link or enquiry form. |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | clubadmin@spartanharriers.co.za |
Non-profit that organises safety-escorted community hikes on Table Mountain.
| What they do | Community safe group hikes and runs, safety patrols, clean-ups |
|---|---|
| How to join | Take part in the organised community safe hikes and runs. |
| Contact | info@takebackourmountains.org |
Large Cape Town club whose walking group runs from beginners to provincial and national race walkers.
| What they do | Walking groups Tue and Thu 17:30 (8:30 min/km) and 17:45 (10 min/km); Wednesday 5 km time trial; Saturday 12–15 km walks; race-walking league and clinics |
|---|---|
| How to join | See Membership page (club membership plus WPA licence). |
| Fees | 2025: Member R330 + WPA licence R190 = R520; spouse R350; student R271; junior R133 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | walkerscaptain@totalsportsvob.co.za |
Cape Town club founded 1983 with Saturday and Sunday hikes and longer trails.
| What they do | Saturday afternoon hikes, Sunday full-day hikes, weekends away, longer trails; socials and outreach |
|---|---|
| How to join | Download and send the membership application form with payment (details on form). |
| Fees | 2026: R200 per adult per year; under-18 R100 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | trails.club.sa@gmail.com |
Graded Tuesday hiking groups for retired members of U3A Helderberg.
| What they do | Tuesday day hikes in three grades (Ramblers entry-level, moderate, challenging) |
|---|---|
| How to join | Become a U3A Helderberg member, then contact the group leaders. |
| Fees | U3A Helderberg annual fee R90 for 2027 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | u3ahbg@outlook.com |
Garden Route walking group offering both relaxed ambles and longer rambles on local trails.
| What they do | Led local walks with longer 'ramble' and shorter 'amble' options, followed by refreshments |
|---|---|
| How to join | Join U3A Knysna, then contact the group convenor. |
| Fees | U3A Knysna membership R120 per person for 2026 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | u3aknysna@gmail.com |
UCT's student mountain club (founded 1933) running regular hikes, climbs and multi-day trips.
| What they do | More than 100 hiking, climbing, trail-running and social events a year; camps; huts |
|---|---|
| How to join | Open to UCT students. |
| Fees | R280 annual membership for 2026 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | uctmsc@gmail.com |
Independent Cape Town club with an online booking system, hike grading, and beginner guidance.
| What they do | Weekend day hikes, overnight hikes, multi-day getaways; outreach; graded hikes |
|---|---|
| How to join | Become-a-member page and 'How to get onto our hikes' page on the club site (member login system). |
| Contact | contact page |
The oldest and largest MCSA section, running a full calendar of hikes and climbs around Table Mountain and the Cape mountains.
| What they do | Hiking and climbing meets, from day walks to multi-day trips; conservation, search and rescue, clubhouse socials |
|---|---|
| How to join | Apply online via the Join page; pay the once-off entrance fee after submitting the form; ratification takes a few weeks. New members have limited hut access for the first year. |
| Fees | 2026: joining fee R350 (over 23) / R50 (18–23); annual Individual R900, Joint R770 each, Country R580, Youth (18–23) R330 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | admin@mcsacapetown.co.za |
Helderberg-area Mountain Club section (est. 1923) with a published meets calendar and hut.
| What they do | Hiking meets, mountain rescue, Johnson Hut; mailing list |
|---|---|
| How to join | Email info@hot.mcsa.org.za; pay a R200 deposit and sign the indemnity; attend at least two meets and one hut work meet; then submit the application, assessed quarterly. |
| Fees | 2026: Single R520, Couple R660, Single over 65 R400, Couple over 65 R480, Junior/Student under 26 R100 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | info@hot.mcsa.org.za |
Bilingual Winelands Mountain Club section with a busy categorised calendar including plain day hikes.
| What they do | Day hikes, weekend and hut weekends, long outings, kloofing, climbing, training, socials (calendar by type) |
|---|---|
| How to join | Join-us page; new members add an R80 joining fee. |
| Fees | 2026: Member R364 (incl. printed journal) / R254 (excl.); Family R515 / R405; Senior R255 / R145; Senior couple R338 / R228; Student R229 / R119; Scholar R30 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | info@paarlwellington.mcsa.org.za |
Stellenbosch Mountain Club section (est. 1893) at the foot of the Jonkershoek range.
| What they do | Outings, 10-Peaks challenge, search and rescue; bilingual site |
|---|---|
| How to join | Read the members' guide, attend three outings, then apply online; committee decides quarterly. |
| Fees | 2026: Membership R280 digital / R430 with hard-copy journal; family member under 18 R70; temporary fee per outing (18+) R60 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | info@ste.mcsa.org.za |
Hiking-focused Mountain Club section (est. 1979) for Cape Town's northern suburbs, with low fees and a mailing-list route in.
| What they do | Mainly hiking, from easy to demanding; journal; calendar |
|---|---|
| How to join | Join the mailing list, come on hikes, attend at least one club activity, then complete the application; pay once approved. |
| Fees | 2026: Single R380, Couple R590, Single over 65 R280, Couple over 65 R400, Junior/Student R160, Children 12 and under free (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | info@tyg.mcsa.org.za |
Breede Valley Mountain Club section (est. 1893) with mountain huts and a meets programme.
| What they do | Hiking and climbing outings, conservation, Du Toit's Kloof and Thomas huts |
|---|---|
| How to join | Email the secretary (admin@wor.mcsa.org.za) for the meets programme and mailing list; send a hiking CV; complete three official meets and one work weekend at Thomas Hut. |
| Contact | admin@wor.mcsa.org.za |
Volunteer-run club, founded 2020, taking Nyanga children on monthly mountain and coast hikes.
| What they do | One free guided Sunday hike a month for township children, plus beach clean-ups and swims |
|---|---|
| How to join | Children through Nyanga community leaders; adults can volunteer as hike leaders or helpers, or donate. |
| Contact | info@nyangahikingclub.co.za |
Volunteer-run Cape Town club of over 70 years with free weekend day hikes for members.
| What they do | Weekend day hikes around the Peninsula and further afield (moderate Saturdays, longer Sundays); programme three times a year |
|---|---|
| How to join | Hike twice as a visitor, then apply online (two hike leaders propose and second) with photo and proof of payment. |
| Fees | Annual single R130; family R160; entrance free; visitors R50 per hike (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | info@ramblers.org.za |
Pay-as-you-go outdoor community running frequent social hikes around Nelson Mandela Bay.
| What they do | Regular group hikes around Gqeberha, including Friday sunset hikes |
|---|---|
| How to join | No yearly registration; pay per hike. |
| Fees | No annual fee; R30 per hike plus any venue fee (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
Gqeberha outdoor community that organises hikes and camps.
| What they do | Day hikes, camping, trail runs and social wellness outings |
|---|---|
| How to join | Contact by email. Events are announced on the page and the website. |
| Contact | mountainhikingcrew@gmail.com |
Gqeberha's hiking club for all fitness levels, with Saturday day hikes and regular multi-day trails.
| What they do | Saturday day hikes within about an hour of Gqeberha (easy/moderate); multi-day hikes of 2–7 days (backpack or slackpack); downloadable hiking programme |
|---|---|
| How to join | Apply online on the New Membership page (or hike up to three times as a non-member first); subscriptions for the new year payable from 1 November. |
| Fees | 2026: Full R190; Family R240; Student/scholar R150; Senior (60+) R150; Senior couple R180; first-time joining fee R90 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | Online contact page |
East London hiking group, started in 2011, that keeps local hikers informed of upcoming walks.
| What they do | Day walks, weekend hikes and multi-day trails |
|---|---|
| How to join | Follow the page for upcoming hikes and contact the club email. |
| Contact | letshikesa@gmail.com |
Eastern Cape section of the Mountain Club (est. 1951); hosted the 2026 MCSA National Meet.
| What they do | Hiking, rock climbing, mountain rescue, socials; permits for properties |
|---|---|
| How to join | Join the Club page; membership type per the club constitution; annual subscription. |
| Fees | Published annual subscriptions (page updated 2026-03-11): Full R550, Combined Full R816, Family Full R840, Country R380, Student R300, Junior R150, Retired… (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | info@easternprovince.mcsa.org.za |
Gqeberha (Lorraine) branch of Run/Walk For Life, with coached walking groups several times a week.
| What they do | Supervised group walking and running sessions: Mon/Wed/Thu 05:00 and 08:00, and 17:30; venue Emmanuel Church, Macon Road, Lorraine |
|---|---|
| How to join | Register online via the branch page (REGISTER NOW) or the branch contact form; supervised groups by ability, coached by the branch. |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (not shown on branch page) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | lorrainepe@runwalkforlife.co.za |
Durban Highway-area club with two regular weekly hikes and weekend trips into the Berg and coast.
| What they do | Hikes every Wednesday morning and every Sunday afternoon (typically 7–10 km); weekend trips (Highmoor, Sani Pass, Wild Coast) |
|---|---|
| How to join | Contact the club by email, WhatsApp or phone (no online form). |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | amblerhike@telkomsa.net |
Small, friendly running and walking club with a weekly time trial and a beginner 2 km route.
| What they do | Thursday 17:30 time trial at Kloof Country Club (2/4/8 km, walkers welcome); social runs most Saturdays open to runners and walkers |
|---|---|
| How to join | Download the membership form from the website. |
| Contact | admin@athleticskloof.co.za |
Upper-Highway athletics club that welcomes walkers at its time trials and league events.
| What they do | Thursday evening 2, 4 or 8 km time trial; weekday training; walkers encouraged in the Ladies League |
|---|---|
| How to join | Download the application and ASA licence forms and email them with proof of payment, or hand them in on a Thursday evening. |
| Fees | 2026: Senior R705; Married couple R1,300; Pensioner 65+ R305; Junior R225; Friends of Villagers R300 (all but Friends exclude the R195 ASA licence) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | secretary@hillcrestvillagers.co.za |
Friendly Midlands club founded 1993, with a busy graded hike schedule.
| What they do | Year-round graded hikes (easy to very difficult), several per month, plus socials; Berg trips |
|---|---|
| How to join | Register and complete the New Membership Form online; children under 18 hike with a signing parent/guardian. |
| Fees | 1 Jul 2026–30 Jun 2027: R170 per person per year (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | contact page |
Long-standing Durban running club that is open to walkers as well as runners.
| What they do | Thursday 17:30 club run from the clubhouse; the site names walkers as part of the club |
|---|---|
| How to join | Email the club. |
| Contact | info@savagesac.co.za |
One of the country's oldest hiking clubs (since 1932), with three graded walks every week including an easy-paced weekday option.
| What they do | Three hikes a week: Wednesday 09:00–noon (popular with retirees, picnic lunch after), Saturday 14:00–17:00 (8–14 km, all levels, around Durban), Sunday day hikes 12–20 km; quarterly weekends away |
|---|---|
| How to join | Book each hike (booking essential); join as a member via the club's forms page. |
| Contact | durbanramblers.secretary@gmail.com; durbanramblers.publicity@gmail.com |
Midlands athletics club whose weekly Thursday session is open to walkers and visitors.
| What they do | Social run or walk every Thursday 17:15 (winter 17:00) from the Midmar clubhouse; 6 km time trial first Thursday of the month |
|---|---|
| How to join | WhatsApp the club secretary for membership and ASA forms; visitors welcome on Thursdays. |
| Fees | R150 joining (new) + R350 club fees; ASA running licence R195; social member R150 join + R350/yr (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | secretary@howickac.co.za |
Northern KZN section of the Mountain Club, with monthly day and weekend outings from Newcastle.
| What they do | At least one weekend and one day outing a month; socials in Newcastle; hiking, climbing, trekking |
|---|---|
| How to join | Download the membership application form and hand it to the Secretary or a committee member at a social. Non-members may join outings for a meet fee, at the leader's discretion. |
| Fees | 2025 fees (published): Family R380 printed journal / R280 digital; single pensioner or full-time student R240 / R140; pensioner family R340 / R240… (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | chairman@mcsa-amajuba.org |
KZN section of the Mountain Club with hikes in the Drakensberg and a monthly meet sheet.
| What they do | Hikes, climbing, camps, meet sheet, adventure talks, Cambalala Hut, search and rescue |
|---|---|
| How to join | Choose a category, pay, and submit the online application with photo and proof of payment. |
| Fees | 2026: Ordinary Single R740pp, Ordinary Joint R540pp, Country Single R510pp, Country Joint R410pp, Student 18–25 R170, Junior 13–17 R170 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | admin@mcsakzn.co.za |
Friendly Durban club founded in 1987, best known for Drakensberg backpacking but also running day hikes.
| What they do | Overnight and multi-day Drakensberg hikes, day and part-day hikes, socials, regular talks; quarterly fixture list |
|---|---|
| How to join | Email the club (address protected on site, see Contacts page) for a membership form; visitors may join a hike within their fitness level. |
| Fees | 2026: R330 single, R430 family (halved from 1 September) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | contact page |
Pietermaritzburg branch of Run/Walk For Life, with coached walking groups several times a week.
| What they do | Supervised group walking and running sessions: Mon, Wed, Thu 17:15; venue Riverwood College, 2 Howick Road |
|---|---|
| How to join | Register online via the branch page (REGISTER NOW) or the branch contact form; supervised groups by ability, coached by the branch. |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (not shown on branch page) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | pietermaritzburg@runwalkforlife.co.za |
Richards Bay (Arboretum) branch of Run/Walk For Life, with coached walking groups several times a week.
| What they do | Supervised group walking and running sessions: Mon, Wed, Fri 17:00; venue Richardia Primary School, 37 Via Richardia |
|---|---|
| How to join | Register online via the branch page (REGISTER NOW) or the branch contact form; supervised groups by ability, coached by the branch. |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (not shown on branch page) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | info@runwalkforlife.co.za |
Durban road-running and race-walking club.
| What they do | Road running and race walking; Tue and Thu 17:15 beginners' and walkers' route |
|---|---|
| How to join | Download the club application and ASA licence forms; you may try a run first. |
| Fees | 2023 (latest published) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | contact page |
Bloemfontein social hiking club that hikes for fitness and company.
| What they do | Fitness hikes, tour hikes and bush walks |
|---|---|
| How to join | Book hikes through the Facebook page |
Long-established Bloemfontein club with its own clubhouse; states that road running and walking are its dominant codes.
| What they do | Wednesday 17:30 time trial; Saturday 05:30 long run; Saturday 10 km trail run at Inibos (first 5 km is the Inibos parkrun) |
|---|---|
| How to join | See Membership page / contact the club secretary (clubhouse Mon–Thu 17:30–18:30); WhatsApp group sign-up form on site. |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | info@bloemachilles.co.za |
Bloemfontein-based Mountain Club section (est. 1954) running hikes and outings, bilingual Afrikaans/English.
| What they do | Club outings (hikes), climbing; Google-group mailing list; site mainly in Afrikaans |
|---|---|
| How to join | Take part in at least three club outings and show you fit the club, then download and submit the application form. Non-members pay a guest fee of R25 per day (doubles after three outings without… |
| Fees | 2024 fees (latest published): Single R360 printed journal / R250 digital; Family R460 / R350; Student R240 / R130 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | info@vry.mcsa.org.za |
Community hiking club on the East Rand for beginners and experienced hikers, built around weekend training hikes.
| What they do | Training hikes every Saturday and Sunday; day hikes around Gauteng; weekend hikes; multi-day hikes across SA |
|---|---|
| How to join | 'Become a member' form on the site; the club secretary then contacts you to finish the membership paperwork |
| Contact | hikingclub.boksburg@gmail.com; contact page |
Volunteer-run Pretoria/Centurion social hiking club with three hike days a week and a published monthly programme.
| What they do | Hikes every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday; day hikes, base camp/slackpack and backpack groups |
|---|---|
| How to join | Apply online (adult form via PayFast link on the Membership page; under-18 forms by email). Membership needs approval by the administration team; read the Code of Conduct and Rules first. |
| Fees | 2026: Ordinary (18+) R275; Pensioner (65+) R245; Student R175; Teen (13–17) R125; Child (12 and under) R50 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | info@centurionhikingclub.co.za |
East Rand club welcoming hikers of all ages and experience, with day hikes and multi-day trails.
| What they do | Day hikes, multi-day treks and backpacking trips (e.g. Sungabala, Tepelkop, Kruger, Kaapsehoop); programme with hike leaders on site |
|---|---|
| How to join | Complete the application form and email it to membership@eastrandhikingclub.co.za; membership confirmed once fees are paid. Non-members (Silver) may book hikes at full price. |
| Fees | Single R290; Family R425 (paid-up Gold members get 20% off hikes) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | info@eastrandhikingclub.co.za |
Centurion athletics club whose members include competitive walkers.
| What they do | Running and walking club with walker categories at road and trail events |
|---|---|
| How to join | Fill in the 2026 registration form, then pay through the club shop; an ASA licence costs extra. |
| Fees | 2026: membership R550 + licence R230; spouse R450; pensioner (65+) R400; student/junior R150 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | contact page |
Midrand club describing itself as home to runners, walkers and a bit of both.
| What they do | Time trials every Wednesday in Kyalami and on Saturdays at Kyalami Country Club; runners and walkers |
|---|---|
| How to join | Contact the club; full and social membership options listed. |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | info@kyalamirunningclub.co.za |
Pretoria East road-running and race-walking club with a strong social and community focus.
| What they do | Club run/walk every Wednesday 17:30/17:45 for 18:00; every second Saturday of the month; walkers and runners of all levels |
|---|---|
| How to join | Register online (2026 membership link); approval by committee; collect licence number at a Tuesday time trial or AGN race gazebo within 4 weeks. |
| Fees | 2026: R450; juniors (18 and under) R180 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | admin@loverunning.co.za |
Pretoria Afrikaans hiking club running around 40 day, weekend and long routes a year.
| What they do | About 40 hikes a year: day hikes, base-camp, weekend and long backpacking routes; monthly-updated hike programme; bookings via WhatsApp |
|---|---|
| How to join | Contact the club (form on Kontak Ons page) and complete the membership application form (Lidmaatskap Aansoekvorm) linked on the site. New hikers do two base-camp hikes and one weekend backpack hike… |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (on downloadable form) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | sekretaresse@ndabavoetslaan.co.za |
Volunteer-run, diverse and inclusive Gauteng hiking group with a hike every Sunday.
| What they do | Hikes every Sunday (1st Sunday Pretoria local, 3rd Sunday Johannesburg local, others further afield) plus a monthly overnight weekend |
|---|---|
| How to join | Register via the group's Meetup page (Pick a Trail) and follow the Registration Process page; first-timers can pay a per-hike admin fee instead of annual membership. |
| Fees | 2026 annual R490 adult (pro-rated: R190 Oct, R100 Nov 2026), child R250; day-hike admin fee R50 adult / R30 child (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | accounts@sole-mates.co.za; hike enquiries via the Meetup group |
Long-running gay and lesbian day-hiking group that welcomes everyone; hikes around Gauteng and further afield.
| What they do | Monthly-style day hikes (carry and braai hikes); average about 35 hikers |
|---|---|
| How to join | No booking needed: RSVP on the group's Facebook event and arrive on the day; newsletter sign-up form on the home page. |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (none mentioned) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | contact page |
Informal Pretoria hiking group that hikes for fun and fitness with no joining fee.
| What they do | Group hikes for fun, health and fitness |
|---|---|
| How to join | Page says there is no joining fee and no paperwork |
Road-running section of a Pretoria country club that explicitly welcomes walkers twice a week.
| What they do | Time trials Tuesday and Thursday 17:00 winter / 17:15 summer; walkers 2 km on the golf course or 3/5 km on the road; some Saturday run/walk events |
|---|---|
| How to join | Contact the section; 2026 fees and membership form downloadable from the page. |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (in downloadable 2026 form) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | wingaterr@gmail.com |
Social, adventure-seeking hiking club with day walks and multi-day hikes for members and non-members.
| What they do | Regular day walks, backpacking, slackpacking and base-camp hikes, socials; no hike repeated in a year |
|---|---|
| How to join | Get in touch via the contact form; visitors welcome on hikes. |
| Fees | Individual R150/yr; Family (2 adults, 2 children) R200/yr; once-off joining fee R50 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | Contact form at contact page |
Long-running Johannesburg club with graded groups from slow to brisk, so newcomers can start easy.
| What they do | Wednesday hikes (about 4 hours; slow 5–7 km to brisk 11–14 km groups) and Sunday hikes; away hikes; camping |
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| How to join | Hike with the club once (meet at the venue), then apply with the new-member form; members pay less per hike and can camp at club properties. |
| Fees | 2026: once-off registration R300 (students R150) plus pro-rata annual subscription; Jan–June Ordinary R580 (+R300 = R880), Family R870 (+R300), Student R290… (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | admin@jhbhiking.co.za; contact page |
Large Gauteng section of the Mountain Club with a structured joining route and weekly prospective-member talks.
| What they do | Midweek and weekend hikes, climbing, conservation, search and rescue, property access across several provinces |
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| How to join | Four steps: register interest online; attend the prospective members' talk (Mondays 19:00 at CityROCK Johannesburg); submit form and photo; pay on approval. |
| Fees | Published (2026 page): Ordinary 25–64 R1100/yr + R400 once-off joining; Couple R1700/yr + R800 joining; Youth 18–24 R490/yr, no joining fee (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | admin@jhb.mcsa.org.za |
Pretoria-based Mountain Club section (est. 1968) managing Magaliesberg properties and permits.
| What they do | Hiking and mountaineering in the Magaliesberg and beyond, permits, training, conservation; club evening every second Tuesday 19:00 |
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| How to join | Prospective members must attend a MAG orientation (see calendar) and support the club's objects and code of conduct; fees paid after application. |
| Fees | Published: Ordinary Single R670, Joint R1190, Student R335, Youth R125, Child R50, joining fee R500 (year not stated on FAQ) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | admin@mag.mcsa.org.za |
Potchefstroom social club for runners and walkers.
| What they do | Time trials, hill and speed work, club runs; races (Great Brick Run) |
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| How to join | Complete the registration and ASA forms on the Membership page and pay by EFT. |
| Fees | 2018 figures on site: club fee R200 + ASA R220 + vest R230 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | bertsbricksac@gmail.com |
Brits branch of Run/Walk For Life, with coached walking groups several times a week.
| What they do | Supervised group walking and running sessions: Mon, Wed, Thu 17:00; venue Ngwenya River Estate Clubhouse |
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| How to join | Register online via the branch page (REGISTER NOW) or the branch contact form; supervised groups by ability, coached by the branch. |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (not shown on branch page) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | brits@runwalkforlife.co.za |
Rustenburg branch of Run/Walk For Life, with coached walking groups several times a week.
| What they do | Supervised group walking and running sessions: Mon and Wed 17:10, Sat 05:15; venue Hoërskool Bergsig, corner Boven / Beyers Naudé |
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| How to join | Register online via the branch page (REGISTER NOW) or the branch contact form; supervised groups by ability, coached by the branch. |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (not shown on branch page) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | rustenburg@runwalkforlife.co.za |
Hiking club active for over 40 years in the Lowveld.
| What they do | Regular Saturday hikes in the Lowveld |
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| How to join | Join the public Facebook group; ask the admin about joining hikes |
Mbombela (Nelspruit) branch of Run/Walk For Life, with coached walking groups several times a week.
| What they do | Supervised group walking and running sessions: Mon, Wed, Thu 17:00; venue Nelspruit Primary School, Sarel Cilliers Street |
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| How to join | Register online via the branch page (REGISTER NOW) or the branch contact form; supervised groups by ability, coached by the branch. |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (not shown on branch page) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | mbombela@runwalkforlife.co.za |
Middelburg branch of Run/Walk For Life, with coached walking groups several times a week.
| What they do | Supervised group walking and running sessions: Mon, Wed, Thu 17:00; venue Middelburg Country Club |
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| How to join | Register online via the branch page (REGISTER NOW) or the branch contact form; supervised groups by ability, coached by the branch. |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (not shown on branch page) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | middelburg@runwalkforlife.co.za |
Public Facebook group exploring trails around Hoedspruit.
| What they do | Group hikes in the Hoedspruit / Kruger to Canyons area |
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| How to join | Join the public Facebook group |
Polokwane hiking club that travels to trails in Limpopo and beyond.
| What they do | Hikes to trails across Limpopo and other provinces; transport arranged |
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| How to join | Via the Facebook page |
Community hiking club, founded around 2021, that runs scheduled hikes in Maruleng.
| What they do | Scheduled hikes within Maruleng Municipality |
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| How to join | Contact the organiser through the Facebook page |
The youngest MCSA section (founded 2022), opening up Limpopo's remote mountains to members.
| What they do | Day hikes, multi-day wilderness traverses, sport climbing, conservation; newsletter |
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| How to join | Online: complete the indemnity (online if 18+), then the membership application with photo and emergency contact. |
| Fees | Published (2026 site): Individual R300, Junior R150, Senior R150 (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | info@lim.mcsa.org.za |
All-inclusive Kimberley running club, founded 1969, whose weekly time trials are open to walkers.
| What they do | Weekly time trials for runners and walkers |
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| How to join | Apply through the 'Club Applications' page on the club website |
| Contact | info@kimberleyharriers.co.za |
Kuruman branch of Run/Walk For Life, with coached walking groups several times a week.
| What they do | Supervised group walking and running sessions: Mon, Wed, Thu 17:00; venue Kalahari High School |
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| How to join | Register online via the branch page (REGISTER NOW) or the branch contact form; supervised groups by ability, coached by the branch. |
| Fees | Unconfirmed (not shown on branch page) (as published, seen 9 Oct 2026) |
| Contact | kuruman@runwalkforlife.co.za |
National walking and running fitness programme with local branches and coached ability groups.
| What they do | Coached walking and running programme in supervised ability groups |
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| How to join | Register online, or use the branch finder to join a local club. |
| Contact | info@rwfl.co.za |
Race walking is an athletics event with judges and leagues. You walk for a club affiliated to your provincial athletics body; the provinces below publish fixtures and welcome novices.
If your club is not listed or a detail has changed, tell us. Clubs can also use The Wisdom of the Walk free on a phone or screen at the start of a walk, and order courses for members as a group.