Hout Bay Leopards - Trail Running Community

Week 33: Back to the historic slopes of Chappies! 🐆⛰️

See you bright and early at South Yeaster Bakery for our weekly Bakery Run tomorrow morning for an out-and-back along Chapman's Peak Drive. Be sure to stick around for chats and our favourite coffee + croissant special 🥐

This Thursday we’re heading to the East Fort trails for a dose of coastal single-track and those signature Hout Bay views. Did you know that East Fort is home to the oldest operating gun battery in the world? Built in 1782, these cannons successfully defended the bay from a British warship in 1795.

The Logistics:
📍 Start: East Fort Parking (Chapman’s Peak Drive)
⏰ Time: 17:30 for a 17:45 sharp start
🔦 NB: Headlamps are 100% mandatory

We have three running pace groups (energetic, steady, comfortable) and one hiking group (relaxed) to ensure that there is a pace and a place for everyone 🫶 we welcome all fitness levels, so if you have been thinking about joining, take this as your sign to do so!

Join us for drinks from Jack Black Brewing Co. HAPPY CULTURE PURA beverages 🩵 afterwards 🍻

NEW ROUTE UNLOCKED - KLOOF NEK | Thursday, July 9th

For the first time in our history, we’re heading to one of the most stunning contour paths our city has to offer - we'll be starting at Kloof Nek parking before heading up Kloof Corner, and doing different variations of the contour path towards Platteklip depending on your pace group 🐆⛰️

This is also the first time in 2 years that we have added a new Thursday route, so we hope you are as excited as we are! If you work town side and usually struggle to make it back in time, this is a perfect opportunity to join. If you have been following us for a while and stay that side, we would also love to see you there! 🐆

We’re feeling plenty of inspiration after seeing those insane course records fall at Western States - huge shoutout to Vincent Bouillard and Jenn Lichter for showing us what’s possible. The gees is high and we’re ready for a pearler of an evening on the mountain⚡

The Logistics:
⏰ Meet 17:30 | Start 17:45
🌡️ 16°C and clear skies
⚠️ MANDATORY: Headlamps - no light, no run!

Pace Groups:
⚡ Energetic: Fast & technical
🏃 Steady: Solid mid-pace
🐢 Comfy: Social & regrouping
🚶 Relaxed: Taking in the views with a hike up Kloof Corner

Stick around afterwards for a cold one from , , or . Please remember to bring a contribution for to help keep our local trails in top shape. 🙏🍻

See you at the Nek. Join the mission! 🏃‍♂️💨✨

Thank you for another unreal series and stunning final out in Tulbagh, and to and for joining us in this year's edition and for putting on some awesome crew days 💛

Always special coming together with other crews an getting to experience some of their culture and what makes them unique - you are all doing amazing things⚡️

Shoutout
and for the pics 📸

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME THROUGH FOR YOUTH DAY THIS MORNING 🫶🐆

We started the morning off at for a breezy run and hike up onto the Chapman's Peak trails and abandoned Manganese Mines, and were rewarded with stunning, crystal clear views over the bay, before flying back down to grab a to hydrated us for the beach clean up 🏖

We had 30 bags supplied by & , which a few dozen of us set out to fill - our way of giving back and coming together for a good cause 🙏

Thank you to the ~35 people who donated and supported through buying merch - proceeds will go towards supporting 's youth empowerment program - follow their page to find out more about it and see how you can support them 🌊

Well done to these legends of the Leopards community who took on and smashed the Table Mountain Beast last weekend 🏆

raced to victory in the 50km, doing it in style by smashing the course record by 20 minutes 🤯

and both grabbed podium spots in the 17km, with Jono claiming the W and Pete smashing a third place in the 17km 🤝

took 6th place in the 17km, and also had a strong day out there despite having to turn around to grab her race bib and start a few minutes after everyone else had taken off 🫡

You are all an inspiration to the rest of us 🫶

Footprints for the Future 👣🌊

This Youth Day, join us for a morning of movement, community and giving back 🙏

We'll be kicking things off with a choice of a 5km hike up to the Manganese Mines (an exciting part of Hout Bay's history), an easy 6km trail trot or an 8km trail run, before coming together for a community beach clean-up at Hout Bay Beach, powered by . If running or hiking isn't your thing, you're welcome to join us just for the clean-up, and grab a coffee down at

Tickets are a minimum R50 donation, with proceeds going to support Sentinel Ocean Alliance's youth programmes. A R100 donation willl also enter you into the prize giveaway, where you can stand a chance to win some awesome prizes that will leave you feeling like the most stylish and refreshed person on the trails 😎

Beach clean-up bags will be provided by Sealand. Feel free to bring gloves if you prefer.

Kids, dogs, friends and family are all welcome.

📍 Sentinel Ocean Alliance, Hout Bay Beach
📅 Tuesday, 16 June
⏰ 08:00 – 11:00

Take only pictures. Leave only footprints.

LLANDUDNO / SANDY BAY – THURSDAY 11 JUNE 2026 🐆

Winter vibes are officially here! Meet us at 17:30 for a 17:45 sharp start as we take on the coastal trails.

The forecast is looking like a misty 15°C pearler with some light showers expected, making for a moody, atmospheric run. We’ll be cruising along the Sandy Bay coastal path; keep an eye out for the BOS 400 shipwreck emerging through the mist 🌅

We’ll have our usual four pace groups heading out:
🚀 Energetic
🏃‍♂️ Steady
🐢 Comfy
🚶‍♀️ Relaxed (the hiking group)

SAFETY FIRST: Headlamps are NB! The mist and the early winter darkness mean visibility is key to a safe mission and no rolled ankles. Please also be mindful of residents and carpool where possible as parking is limited 🚗

Post-run tunes and refreshments will be provided by the legends at , , and . 🍻

See you on the sand! 🐆🏃‍♂️

🐆 East Fort & Chapman’s Peak | Thursday Trail Run - June 4, 17:30 for a 17:45 start 🐆

We’re heading to the historic slopes of Chapman’s Peak this week for a dose of coastal single-track and some signature Hout Bay/Sentinel views 🌅

The forecast is looking prime for a brisk winter mission, mostly cloudy and around 15°C at the start. With a light breeze and low chance of rain, it’s the perfect set-up to get the legs moving without breaking too much of a sweat☁️🌡️

Did you know? 🏰
We’ll be running through a piece of history. East Fort is considered the oldest operating gun battery in the world! Built in 1782, its cannons successfully defended the bay from the British back in 1795. Keep an eye out for the blockhouse ruins and restored cannons as we navigate the contour paths above the drive.

Running News 🇿🇦
A massive shout-out to local trail legend .mccann for her incredible victory at the MaXi-Race 100k in France recently! 🏆 Closer to home, the energy is building fast for the 99th Comrades Marathon this Sunday. Good luck to any Leopards heading to KZN for the Up Run! 💪 Huge ups as well to everyone that took part at MUT this past weekend, it was inspiring to see you all out there 🫶

The Logistics:
📍 Start: East Fort Parking (Chapman’s Peak Drive)
⏰ Time: 17:30 for 17:45
🔦 NB: Sunset is at 17:43, so headlamps are 100% mandatory for all groups. No light, no run!

The Pace Groups:
⚡ Energetic: 8km | Techy & Steady pace
🔥 Steady: 6.5km | Moderate pace
💃 Comfy: 5km | Social & Scenic
🚶 Relaxed: 3.5km | Hike & chat

🐾 Pups on leashes are more than welcome to join the pack!

Whether you’re a regular or looking to join for the first time, come through - we promise you'll find a pace group to match your fitness level. After the trails, we’ll be cooling down with drinks from , , and 🍻🥤