The Jacaranda City Challenge in Pretoria, South Africa, is an exciting event featuring a 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, and marathon. Known for its scenic routes, the event is beginner-friendly and offers a true test of endurance and strategy. Participants can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and the beautiful jacaranda blooms that the city is famous for. Organized by the Faranani Running Club, it promises an unforgettable experience for all participants.
Races
Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
Race Date:
08 November, 2025
Organized by Faranani Athletics Club (in partnership with Sportsvendo), the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon takes place on Saturday, 8 November 2025 in Pretoria, Gauteng, starting at Rietondale Park and serving as a key qualifier for Comrades and Two Oceans Marathons.
Race Date:
08 November, 2025
Also hosted by Faranani Athletics Club, the Half Marathon occurs at 06:00 on Saturday, 8 November 2025, in Pretoria, launching from Rietondale Park, Gauteng, and providing runners a scenic city course under Pretoria’s iconic Jacaranda blooms.
Race Date:
11 August, 2025
The 10 km race, organized by Faranani Athletics Club, starts at 06:10 on 8 November 2025 at Rietondale Park in Pretoria, Gauteng, delivering a fast-paced, urban-friendly route suitable for all levels.
Race Date:
08 November, 2025
The 5K fun run at the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge offers a perfect opportunity for beginners, families, and casual runners to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Pretoria’s iconic jacaranda-lined streets. With a relaxed pace and scenic route, participants enjoy the stunning spring bloom while being part of one of South Africa’s most celebrated running events. This non-competitive race attracts thousands, making it an ideal entry point for those looking to engage in a community-oriented race experience.
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FAQs
What is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon?
How long is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon?
Where does the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon?
How can I prepare for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon?
Organized by Faranani Athletics Club (in partnership with Sportsvendo), the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon takes place on Saturday, 8 November 2025 in Pretoria, Gauteng, starting at Rietondale Park and serving as a key qualifier for Comrades and Two Oceans Marathons.
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon is 42km long.
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon takes place in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
Runna classifies the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon?
Organized by Faranani Athletics Club (in partnership with Sportsvendo), the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon takes place on Saturday, 8 November 2025 in Pretoria, Gauteng, starting at Rietondale Park and serving as a key qualifier for Comrades and Two Oceans Marathons.
How long is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon?
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon take place?
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon takes place in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
What is the elevation gain of the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon?
Runna classifies the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon?
How long is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon?
Where does the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon?
Also hosted by Faranani Athletics Club, the Half Marathon occurs at 06:00 on Saturday, 8 November 2025, in Pretoria, launching from Rietondale Park, Gauteng, and providing runners a scenic city course under Pretoria’s iconic Jacaranda blooms.
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon is 21km long.
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon takes place in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
Runna classifies the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon?
Also hosted by Faranani Athletics Club, the Half Marathon occurs at 06:00 on Saturday, 8 November 2025, in Pretoria, launching from Rietondale Park, Gauteng, and providing runners a scenic city course under Pretoria’s iconic Jacaranda blooms.
How long is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon?
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon take place?
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon takes place in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
What is the elevation gain of the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km?
How long is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km?
Where does the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km?
How can I prepare for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km?
The 10 km race, organized by Faranani Athletics Club, starts at 06:10 on 8 November 2025 at Rietondale Park in Pretoria, Gauteng, delivering a fast-paced, urban-friendly route suitable for all levels.
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km is 10km long.
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km takes place in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
Runna classifies the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km?
The 10 km race, organized by Faranani Athletics Club, starts at 06:10 on 8 November 2025 at Rietondale Park in Pretoria, Gauteng, delivering a fast-paced, urban-friendly route suitable for all levels.
How long is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km?
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km is 10km long.
Where does the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km take place?
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km takes place in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
What is the elevation gain of the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km?
Runna classifies the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 10km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km?
How long is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km?
Where does the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km?
How can I prepare for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km?
The 5K fun run at the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge offers a perfect opportunity for beginners, families, and casual runners to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Pretoria’s iconic jacaranda-lined streets. With a relaxed pace and scenic route, participants enjoy the stunning spring bloom while being part of one of South Africa’s most celebrated running events. This non-competitive race attracts thousands, making it an ideal entry point for those looking to engage in a community-oriented race experience.
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km is 5km long.
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km takes place in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
Runna classifies the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km?
The 5K fun run at the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge offers a perfect opportunity for beginners, families, and casual runners to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Pretoria’s iconic jacaranda-lined streets. With a relaxed pace and scenic route, participants enjoy the stunning spring bloom while being part of one of South Africa’s most celebrated running events. This non-competitive race attracts thousands, making it an ideal entry point for those looking to engage in a community-oriented race experience.
How long is the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km?
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km is 5km long.
Where does the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km take place?
The aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km takes place in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
What is the elevation gain of the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km?
Runna classifies the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge 5km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Sport:
Running
Tags:
Major City
Kid friendly
Fun Run
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