Not only do we take running seriously, we also take pride in our reputation of being the most social running club in Johannesburg.
Pirates Road Running Club (PRRC), based in Greenside, takes pride in having the reputation of being the most social Johannesburg-based running club. PRRC caters for all ages and different levels of fitness. From social walkers to short/middle distance runners, to half-marathon, marathon and ultra-marathon runners. Come along and join in:
Tuesday Time Trial - 17h45
Pirates Bowls Club (8km or 5km)
17/06/2026
The Pirates 🏴☠️famous Aches and Pains Comrades Marathon after party, this year held at Lavender Trout Farm, is just growing and growing. This is how we celebrate our achievements. Because Pirates is not just about running but about community. ☠️🍕
14/06/2026
Its a sea of red and yellow today at the Comrades Marathon. The Pirates Minion Support Crew is cheering louder than 100 minions over the last banana. Let's go Pirates let's go!
12/06/2026
This is our famous Squad sponsored by the Pirates Development Fund, ready to go down to Comrades Marathon 🏴☠️Massive thanks to Thor van Eunen from VIVA Formwork & Scaffolding who sponsored transport and is getting our awesome team there. You guys rock!!
09/06/2026
Good luck to our 176 runners and our awesome crew of supporters who will be traveling down to Durban for the 🏴☠️ Pirates is proud of all of you who have put in the hours to make it to the start line. Remember to cheer our runners on when you see them in the red and blue as we wear our colours proudly! ☠️
07/06/2026
Pirates Breakfast Send Off.👊
What a beaut of a morning! A gentle 10km run followed by a breakfast feast and big smiles from all our runners. All the best for next week Pirates. You will smash it, and we are behind you all the way 🙏❤️🏴☠️
25/05/2026
2026 and what an incredible morning it was! 127 Pirates on the road, making it a sea of red gees. Also a great start to our Old Goats vs Young Kids competition. Thank you to everyone that came out and run this beautiful autumn race!
18/05/2026
Thanks for the awesome pics of Reverse Run Club Run guys. Find your pics by just uploading a selfie!
18/05/2026
Pirates member Donovan Shirley is on a mission. The SA Backyard Ultra record holder is planning on doing two ComradesMarathon in one day to raise funds for The South African Depression and Anxiety Group as part of his Get Back Up Challenge. Follow Don’s journey to create awareness for through his love for running 🏴☠️
Two Comrades. One Day. Is It Possible? From setting the Backyard Ultra record on South African soil to unpacking the brutal mental game behind ultra endurance, this conversation with Donovan Shirl...
17/05/2026
WHICH WAS TOUGHER? 🏴☠️⛰️Reverse Run vibes! Thank you for supporting this awesome cause to help get our Squad on the road through the Development Fund. Let us know which you thought was tougher, Reverse Run or our race route. See you next year!!