ARC Irene Trail Run/Walk - 15 August 2026

The Pack emerged in Johannesburg in July 2017 when two women recognized a need and answered it. They wanted to create a space where women could run, connect, and grow together. Today, around 40 women call The Pack home, gathering Saturday mornings at 06:30 at Vida e Caffe for early light, good company, and runs that set the tone for the weekend ahead. The crew's philosophy is simple and powerful: Embrace. Engage. Empower. The Pack exists to give women a platform for collective strength and self-belief through running, in an atmosphere built on the understanding that every woman who shows up belongs here completely.

Braamfie Runners started in March 2012 in Braamfontein, the beating heart of Johannesburg's inner city, evolving from an invite-only Nike-supported crew into one of South Africa's most enduring run communities. Built on the spirit of Ubuntu, no one gets left behind and every pace is welcome, with the crew's strength measured by who shows up, not who finishes first. Around 50 members strong, they are a cross-section of Johannesburg itself: diverse, gritty, and tight-knit, united by a shared love for the city's raw, unfiltered streets. Three weekly runs from Prefontaine in Braamfontein, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6pm and Saturday mornings at 7am, offer routes from 8km to 32km with sweepers ensuring nobody runs the last stretch alone.