Bedfordview Athletics
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Running club in Johannesburg East

Bedfordview Athletics runs six days a week from Virgin Active Bedfordview, with groups for every pace. Close to Edenvale, Germiston and Kensington.

Looking for a running club in Johannesburg East? Bedfordview Athletics is a running, walking and triathlon club based at Bedfordview Country Club, established in 1978. We run six days a week from the top parking lot of Virgin Active Bedfordview, with four running schools from 4:15 to 7:30 min/km and a walking group. Your first run is on us.

When and where we run

  • Tuesday to Friday at 05h00: weekday training runs.
  • Saturday and Sunday at 06h00: weekend long runs.
  • Monday: rest day.
  • Meeting point: top parking lot, Virgin Active Bedfordview, at Bedfordview Country Club.

See this week's routes on the training runs page, or browse our running routes around Bedfordview and Johannesburg East.

Close to Edenvale, Germiston and Kensington

Bedfordview sits on the eastern side of Johannesburg, so the club is handy for runners in Edenvale, Germiston, Kensington, Bruma, Senderwood and the surrounding suburbs. All of our groups start from the same place, so everyone meets before the run and heads back to the same parking lot afterwards.

Find your pace

Our running schools are grouped by easy pace, so you run with people who suit you. Choose the school below that matches a pace you can hold while chatting. If you are new to running, start with D School (Steel Bullets) or join Sofa to So Far, our free eight-week beginner programme. If you prefer to walk, see our walking club.

What members get

  • A coached training plan, with school captains on club runs.
  • Your athletics licence number, arranged through the club and Central Gauteng Athletics.
  • Catered races, with a club gazebo at most main races.
  • Club Champs, socials and an annual prize giving.
  • A clubhouse at Virgin Active Bedfordview, and a triathlon section if you want to swim and ride too.

We also host the Biogen 21K half marathon at Bedfordview Country Club.

How to start

  1. Pick the school that matches your pace.
  2. Meet us at the top parking lot of Virgin Active Bedfordview for your first run. It is on us.
  3. To keep running with the club, become a member.

At a glance

Meeting pointTop parking lot, Virgin Active Bedfordview
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WhenTue to Fri 05h00, Sat and Sun 06h00
Running schoolsFour groups from 4:15 to 7:30 min/km, plus walkers
First visitYour first run is on us
Membership 2027R785.00 to R1 999.00 a year
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Running schools

A group for every pace

ASchool

Azzurri

For experienced runners chasing personal bests. Structured quality sessions, tempo work and long runs with a group that pushes the pace.

Pace min/km
4:15–5:00
Distance
11–14 km
BSchool

Navy Seals

Consistent club runners building towards half marathons, marathons and Comrades, with plenty of company on the Bedfordview hills.

Pace min/km
5:00–5:45
Distance
9–12 km
CSchool

Sky Hawks

The perfect middle ground for regular runners who want to get fitter and faster without leaving anyone behind.

Pace min/km
5:45–6:30
Distance
8–10 km
DSchool

Steel Bullets

Ideal for newer runners and anyone returning from a break. A friendly, encouraging group that runs together and finishes together.

Pace min/km
6:30–7:30
Distance
7–9 km

Good to know

Questions runners ask

Still unsure? Send us a message and a committee member will get back to you.

Is there a running club in Johannesburg East?
Yes. Bedfordview Athletics is a running, walking and triathlon club at Bedfordview Country Club, running six days a week from Virgin Active Bedfordview.
Is there a running club near Edenvale or Germiston?
Bedfordview Athletics is close to Edenvale, Germiston, Kensington, Bruma and Senderwood. Groups leave Virgin Active Bedfordview at 05h00 from Tuesday to Friday and 06h00 on Saturday and Sunday.
Can I try a run before I join?
Yes. Your first run is on us, so you can meet a group at your pace. To keep running with the club, become a member.
Is there a running group for beginners?
Yes. D School (Steel Bullets) runs at 6:30 to 7:30 min/km over 7 to 9 km. Complete beginners can start with Sofa to So Far, our free eight-week walk-run programme.

New to the club?

Your first run is on us

Meet us at the top parking lot of Virgin Active Bedfordview at 05h00 on a weekday or 06h00 on the weekend and run with the school that matches your pace. If you enjoy it, become a member to keep running with the club.

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