This is a glimpse of our first Urban Hike in Joburg, Cape Town will bring its own stories, colour, and surprises on foot.
Get to Know Your City
Walk the streets of the Mother City and feel the layers beneath your feet. From Khoi and San heritage to the colonial era, through the living colour and rhythm of Bo Kaap, this is a guided urban hike that trades summit lines for city stories.
A morning for curious minds, easy pace walkers, and anyone who loves Cape Town best on foot.
Why Join
Fresh air, city stories, Cape Town energy.
Culture and history shared in a way that feels alive.
Walk from the historic city centre into Bo Kaap colour.
Small group, easy pace, space to wander and take it in.
Date
Sunday, 22 February 2026
Duration: ±2h30m
±5km Journey
Time
Registration: 8:00 AM
Briefing: 8:45 AM
Start: 9:00 AM – TBC
Place
Meet: TBC
Cape Town City Centre and
Bo Kaap
Bring
– Comfortable shoes
– Phone/Camera
– Sunscreen & Hat
Walk . Snap . Explore
Cape Town streets. Mother City stories. Colour waiting around every corner.
Merrell Urban Hike
Cape Town City Centre & Bo Kaap
A Story Told on Foot
Ready to fall in love with Cape Town on foot? We start in St George’s Walkway and move through the heart of the Mother City, past grand landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope, through the Company’s Garden, and into markets where stories sit in the open. Along the way you’ll hear about a villain, a hero, and why we say never again. Then the city shifts as we climb into Bo Kaap, where pastel houses practically ask for a selfie, spices hang in the air, and the call to prayer carries through the streets.
It’s two journeys woven into one, history, culture, quirky details, and the kind of local flavour that makes Cape Town feel alive. Not a lecture, not a race, more like walking with a friend who knows the streets and the stories. This is an invitation to slow down, listen, and see the city with fresh eyes.
Who It’s For
- Cape Town locals who want to see their city with fresh eyes
- Visitors looking for something more grounded than a standard tour
- Runners on a rest day
- Friends, families, and colleagues who want a shared Sunday morning out
No racing. No pressure. Just moving together at a social pace.
About the Series
After the success of Stories of Joburg, we’re bringing the same spirit to Cape Town, new streets, new textures, new stories.
These Urban Hikes are organised by Mountain Runner Events, created in partnership with Merrell, to help more people get outside and discover what’s right in front of them.