Run Hills. Make Friends. Repeat.

Making friends in Cape Town can be an uphill battle. Must Love Hills takes that quite literally.
What started as a few friends running hills together has grown into one of Cape Town's most vibrant running communities. Every week, runners of different abilities gather to tackle hills, train together and encourage each other along the way.

From Tuesday hill sessions in Newlands to track workouts and monthly trail adventures, there's plenty of opportunity to find your running people. The emphasis is on showing up, challenging yourself and enjoying the camaraderie that comes with doing something difficult together.

You don't need to be the fastest runner. You just need to be willing to tackle a hill or two.
And the best part? No expensive club membership required.

BEFORE YOU GO
The crew generally meets on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm near Foresters Arms in Newlands for hill training, with additional track sessions and monthly trail runs.

There's no membership fee, and newcomers can join regular community sessions. However, this is a running group rather than a walking club, so some basic running fitness is recommended.

Check their Instagram for the latest meeting points, routes and event details before heading out. Arriving alone is absolutely fine.