The simplicity of running is part of its addiction. Apart from a pair of good running shoes and comfortable performance wear, there is no high-tech equipment required.

From Scarborough you can either run towards Misty Cliffs and along the coastal road through Kommetjie, and back towards Ocean View where you turn right along the road to Scarborough, or you can go south towards Cape Point Nature Reserve where the road climbs ever so slightly until the fork at which time you must decide whether to do Redhill (extremely hectic) or Plateau Road (pleasurable).

Alternatively, you could run along the path at the top of Baskloof, provided you have your permit and a pair of good shoes.

RACE EVENTS IN WESTERN CAPE

Vodacom Winelands Marathon and Half Markotter Sports Grounds, Stellenbosch > November 12
42.2 & 21.1 km
Clint Logie 083 317 8663

The Landmarks Half Marathon Western Province Cricket Ground Keurboom Rd, Cape Town > November 20
21.1km
Chris Ramsbottom 072 525 0980

Kyocera Mita Green Point, Cape Town > November 26
15km
Graham Nicol 082 573 7480

Truworths Ladies Green Point, Cape Town > November 27
10km
Race Office 021 699 0611

Twilight Team Run Greenmarket Square, Cape Town > November 29
5km
Dougie Tirumalay 021 488 7911

Niel Joubert Plaaswedloop Farm Klein Simonsvlei, Klapmuts near Paarl > November 30
13km
Christo McDonald 082 562 5340