The boardwalk from Summerstrand to Kings Beach is the finest waterfront run in Port Elizabeth, totaling 4 km out and back along the beach. Runners can pick up the south end of the boardwalk just off Marine Drive in Summerstrand. It’s a fun wood path winding through the dunes for about 1 km until the intersection with Admiralty Way. From Pollock Beach, a twin paved and brick promenade continues north past Shark Rock Pier, Humewood Slipway, and Kids Park before ending at the Kings Beach Parking area. Some runners like to mix up this route by dropping down to the beach, but the sand can get pretty soft, making it challenging to hit your stride.
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- Up to 8 km (5 miles) out and back
- 11 meters (36 feet)
- Marine Drive
- Marine Drive
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Other Routes in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
A selection of some 10+ of the best road running options in Port Elizabeth, with mapped routes for each. Includes Marine Drive, Admiralty Way, Park Drive, Mill Park & Summerstrand neighborhoods, Seaview, Villiers, Cape roads.
This combination asphalt and gravel trail route culminates in awesome oceanside views from the Cape Recife Lighthouse. We’ve mapped a 7.5 km loop.
The Sacramento Trail is a lovely 8 km round-trip coastal run just to the south of Port Elizabeth, along the Sardinia Bay. This trail climbs over the green scrub of the dunes and offers up great oceanside views It's a gentle trail run on a dirt surface.
If you’re looking for some friendly running competition in Port Elizabeth, check out Parkrun, a free 5k that takes place on Saturday mornings. There are four parkrun locations around Port Elizabeth.
This 7.5 km trail through the Baakens River Valley is popular trail run, centrally located in the Mill Park area. Runners can catch great views of the Baakens, and may even spot one of the guinea fowl for which the trail is named!
Two good running options in the Wells Estate area of northern Port Elizabeth are the Aloe Walking Trail, which offers 7 km of trail with great views of the Swartkops River, and a 2 km section of Amsterdamhoek Dr., which runs right along the river.
This large conservation area 40 km west of Port Elizabeth is a pleasant escape from the city where runners can explore a network of well groomed gravel roads and trails while learning about the local flora.
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