DATE: Saturday, 27^th August 2016 Merrell Spring Run

Where: Johannesburg

Start & Finish: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Roodepoort, Johannesburg

Distance: 2 & 6, 12km & 20km  Discipline: Trail Running

Start time: 08h30

Entries Open: 1^st June

Online Entry Fee: R50/ R120 / R160 / R250 Description: “The one with that hill.” A proper set of trail runs in Jozi that winds though the lush Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens – voted the best place to get back to nature in Gauteng for 9 years in a row – and climbs the relentless ridges of the adjoining Muldersdrift Hobby Park. A magical 2km loop for the kids while the longer 6km loop, 12km and 20km circular route head further into the open rocky Highland grassland and more technical running sections are both a great challenge to tackle on a Saturday morning. Fiercely competed or enjoyed at a more leisurely pace, both pass by the cascading waterfall and cliffs home to a breeding pair of majestic Verreaux’s Eagles. Bring a picnic and come and enjoy the gardens with us. There will be food and drinks on sale and a jumping castle for the kids. www.mountainrunner.co.za