Pilates, boxing-ballerina workouts, marathons: where to be in Cape Town if you're a fitness fan
Van der Westhuizen highlights these fitness events happening in Cape Town this weekend:
Saldanha Bay Half-Marathon 2025
Where: Saldanha Bay Military Area, SAS Saldanha
When: Saturday, 14th June 2025
About the event: If you're craving some sea breeze with your stride, pack those running shoes and hit the West Coast for this one! 🏃♀️🌊
Whether you're going full throttle at 21.1km, pushing pace at 10km, or strolling the 5km Fun Run, this route along the scenic Saldanha Harbour is as good for your soul as it is for your heart rate ❤️🌬️
🕗 Start times:
Half Marathon (21.1km): 8:00 am
10km: 8:30 am
5km: 8:45 am
All races cut off at 11:30 am
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