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The Blue Wave Journey
The Waterfall City Athletics Club
(WCAC) is a non-profit social
running club established in 2018
by a small, passionate group of
runners training in the Waterfall City
(Midrand) area. What began as a
few like-minded individuals running
together, quickly grew into a vision:
to form a club that would serve
runners in Waterfall City and the
surrounding communities.

With determination and heart,
the founders rallied to secure the
25 members required to register
the club with Central Gauteng
Athletics (CGA). By January 2018,
WCAC officially launched with 46
members – a significant milestone
route, starting and ending at the iconic was a massive hit, and we’re hoping to that marked the birth of what would
Mall of Africa’s Waterfall City Park, and see them back!” become one of the most dynamic
runners will be delighted with amazing and fastest-growing running
goodie bags, thanks to generous The Waterfall City Half Marathon communities in the country.
sponsors like Switch Energy Drinks and continues to raise the bar – not just
Bars, L’Oréal, and Johnson’s. with an unforgettable race experience, Driven by a desire to make running
but with serious prize money up for accessible to all, regardless of age,
But the excitement isn’t limited to grabs. race, or ability, WCAC was built on
the runners! Even if you’re not lacing values of inclusion, support, and
up your running shoes, Waterfall City This year, the male and female 21km community. It became a space
Park will be a hub of entertainment. open winners will each claim R11,000, where first-time runners could join
Enjoy delicious offerings from drink while the 10km open champions walk with confidence, and seasoned
and food vendors, keep the little away with R7,500 each. Prize money athletes could thrive. Fast forward
ones happy with kids’ entertainment, extends across age categories and seven years to 2025, the club has
groove to the beats of DJs, and even includes the popular race-walking grown exponentially with over
join an energetic aerobics class! division, recognising top performances 1,000 members across the city. They
Along the route, look out for fun across the board. meet every Saturday at Polofields
activations, including a BMW tunnel Crossing for their flagship Saturday
and refreshing Switch drink stations. Whether you’re chasing a personal best Run, where runners of all paces
“Last year’s water tunnel by FireOps or a podium finish, this race rewards gather to train and connect. During
excellence at every level. the week, their vibrant city-wide
crews meet in various locations,
Be part of the energy, the community, keeping the Blue Wave energy alive
and the celebration of healthy living. and making it easier for members to
Secure your spot today and Flash stay active close to home or work.
Forward into the Future with us!

Sign up now for the fifth Waterfall City Half Marathon!
Date: Sunday, 21 September 2025
Distances: 5, 10, 21km
Location: Mall of Africa’s Waterfall City Park
Visit to enter: https://www.entryninja.com/events/82101-waterfall-city-half-marathon

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