Trail Running Month
Along with the South Easter, November brings with it the biggest trail-running event in the Mother City. A highlight in our running calendar, UTCT kicks off in less than a month and we are STOKED.
We've got quite a few fun things up our sleeves, have a look to see what we'll be up to this trail running month.
Along with the South Easter, November brings with it the biggest trail-running event in the Mother City. A highlight in our running calendar, UTCT kicks off in less than a month and we are STOKED.
We've got quite a few fun things up our sleeves, have a look to see wha
11 November
Gone. X HOKA Demo Run JHB
To celebrate trail running month we’ve cooked up a fun little Saturday with our friends at Hoka. Join us for a morning run and the chance to try out their Torrents and Speedgoats for yourself.
⌚ 7am start.
📍Meet in the parking lot at the Junction, opposite Delta Central. Right on the Spruit
16 November
Trails in Motion | Joburg
The Trails in Motion film tour will be hosted at The Bioscope, at 44 Stanley.
Come early and grab some dinner at The Bioscope.
Films start 7:30pm.
17 - 24 November
Free Kit Repairs at Patagonia Cape Town
Running UTCT this year?
Get your kit race ready at Patagonia Cape Town. We'll be doing patch repairs on any branded trail running gear, while you wait. We've also got some great limited-edition patches in store.
Unfortunately no zip replacements, large panel repairs, or tailoring of any kind.
Remember, that you can bring your Patagonia gear at any time for all kinds of repairs. Check out the repairs process here:
22 November
Trails in Motion | Cape Town
The Trails in Motion film tour will be hosted at our Gone. store at High Constantia.
Join us for our Wednesday run and grab for a pizza at Botanicum afterwards. The perfect evening!
Films start 7:30pm.
24 November
UTCT Starts!
The most anticipated race of the year and the office hot-topic - UTCT kicks off on Friday the 24th of November. While some of the team will be racing, the rest of us will be on support duty, and we cannot wait to soak up all the good vibes.
29 November
Last Wednesday Run
All good things must come to an end, or well, at least, come to a pause!
Let's compare our race war stories and celebrate one super fun year of community runs on the 29th of November. There will be running, pizza, beer, friends, dogs, and maybe we'll treat you to a sneaky treasure hunt again... Only one way to find out, see you then!
All November
Shoes for Good
‘Shoes for Good’ is back for the 5th time this year. Last year this great campaign by Jack Black beer succeeded in collecting over 500 pairs of running shoes!
Once again Gone. Outdoor Constantia will be an official drop-off zone, as well as our friends at Patagonia, at the V&A Waterfront.
Bring your used (or new) running shoes, they will donated to people who really need them, via the JAG Foundation.
Get Geared For The Occasion!
13 November
Sentinel Trail Challenge Starts
SOA has launched its first Trail Running Challenge and we are so here for it. A punchy, technical 8km route starting and finishing at the Sentinel Cafe in Hout Bay. You’ve got until the 16th of December to claim the crown or just to have fun - for a great cause!
Check out the Route
22 November
Tuesday Trails
Every Tuesday a running community comes together. The race week edition of TT is a special one, bringing 300+ runners together. A celebration of Table Mountain and community. Meet at Kloof Nek, Town side.
23 November
Run to the Source Film Screening
& Panel Discussion
Martin Johnson embarks on his most challenging run, as he explores the connection between Black British history and the River Thames.
Come join us for a screening of Patagonia's 'Run To the Source', with special guest, Patagonia athlete, Martin Johnson. The short film will be followed by a panel discussion around the topic of inclusivity in trail running. Moderated by Sean Robson, with panelists; Martin Johnson, Shafeeqah Gordon, Mike Obery, and Josh Chigome.
📍Gone. Outdoor, High Constantia
Refreshments by Jack Black beer.
25 November
UTCT Kicks Off!
The most anticipated race of the year, our office's hot topic, kicks off on Friday the 25th of November. While half of the team will be racing, the other half is on support duty, and we cannot wait to soak up all the good vibes.
30 November
Last Wednesday Run (of the year)
All good things must come to an end, or well, at least, come to a pause! Let's compare our race war stories and celebrate one super fun year of community runs on the 30th of November. There will be running, pizza, beer, friends, dogs, and maybe even a sneaky treasure hunt... Only one way to find out, see you then!
30 November
Powerpoint Party with Naomi Brand
Ever gone to a Powerpoint party? Neither have we! But we've heard it's pretty awesome, so we're giving a shot. Gone. store ambassador, Naomi Brand has a few extraordinary stories up her sleeve. After our Wednesday run, head downstairs to our store and join us for some chats about running, racing, recovering, and New Zealand van life with Naomi.
(This is a free event!)