Sport and fitness in Johannesburg

Keeping active and staying fit is very popular in Johannesburg. Expats looking to stay in shape and meet other expats will have plenty of opportunities to do so in the many green spaces and high-quality facilities scattered around Johannesburg. Sports clubs are a great way to make friends with those who have similar interests.

Some of the clubs require approval of registration by a committee, and at times, the waiting list may be lengthy.

Cricket

Marks Park Cricket Club

Website: www.marksparkcricket.co.za 
Address: 46 Orange Road, Emmarentia 
Tel: +27 82 852 4667

With a junior and senior side, Marks Parks is situated in the beautiful area of Emmarentia. The cricket season begins in October, with registration open from August.

Football

Randburg Football Club

Website: www.randburgfootball.com
Address: Corner Malibongwe Drive and Hans Schoeman Drive, Randburg
Tel: +27 11 791 6234

This club offers membership to a wide range of players, with league teams ranging from ‘PeeWees’ (4 to 11 years old) to ‘Veterans’ (35 years and up). There are also league teams for female players.

Golf

The Country Club Johannesburg

Website: www.thecountryclub.co.za
Address: Corner Woodlands Drive and Lincoln Street, Woodmead
Tel: +27 11 202 1600

Members of this exclusive club can practise their swing and enjoy the outdoors at the club’s prestigious grounds in Woodmead. There are also facilities for a plethora of other sports here, too.

Multiple sports

The Wanderers Club

Website: www.thewanderersclub.co.za
Address: 21 North Street, Illovo
Tel: +27 11 788 5010

Offering a wide range of sports, including tennis, cricket, rugby, hockey, bowls, karate and snooker, among others, the Wanderers Club is the perfect place for expats looking to socialise and play for leisure or competitively.

Pirates Club

Website: www.piratesclub.co.za
Address: 25 Braeside Road, Greenside
Tel: +27 11 646 5025

Pirates Club offers several sports clubs to cater to all needs, including squash, baseball, cricket, soccer, rugby, bowls, tennis, and hockey.

Hiking and running

Born 2 Run Athletics Club

Website: www.born2runac.co.za/johannesburg-club
Tel: +27 83 591 8333

Based in Sandton, Born 2 Run Athletics Club is open to all, regardless of age or fitness level. The club participates in different time trials and club runs of various lengths throughout the year.

Johannesburg Hiking Club

Website: www.jhbhiking.co.za
Tel: +27 78 885 6505

Although largely geared towards experienced hikers, newcomers can join the slow group before working their way up to medium, medium plus, and brisk. Weekday hikes are held on Wednesdays and last about four hours. Weekend hikes are generally on Sundays and last five or six hours.