aQuellé Jacaranda City Challenge Half Marathon

Faranani Running Club brings this half marathon to Pretoria's spring road-running calendar. The 21.1 km race shares a venue with the longer and shorter events while keeping its own competition and age-group awards. A three-hour cutoff and a temporary-licence option give runners clear targets when planning their entry.

The route runs through the jacaranda-lined streets of The Moot, starting and finishing at Rietondale High School. Refreshment stations are spaced about every 3 km. Arrive early to use the designated parking areas before the shared morning start.

Spring mornings in Pretoria are usually mild, with temperatures rising as the sun comes up. Plan for warmer conditions later in the run and the possibility of rain; the early start does not remove the need to manage heat and hydration.