ABOUT PHOBIANS
Phobians Athletics Club is a fantastic walking and running club affiliated to the Pretoria High School Old Boys Club
and is registered with Athletics Gauteng North (AGN). The club is situated in Lynnwood (378 Queens Crescent).
The main club was inaugurated in 1952 and the Athletics Club started in 1981.
Phobians hosts two main races every year, namely the Phobians Pretoria Marathon and the Phobians Fifteen Race.
We are also co-hosts with Alpha Centurion of the Chamberlain Capital Classic. As a member of the club, you are
required to assist at these events and may not compete in the events but after these races a special club
run of the route is arranged for our volunteer helpers.
All 8 Phobians in full club colours, crossing the line together in 4h09
2023 Finishers of the Comrades Marathon
OUR RACES
PHOBIANS PRETORIA MARATHON
The attractive and historic route takes in some of Pretoria’s most beautiful landmarks and is a popular, undulating and scenic race which also incorporates a nature reserve. The race is and official qualifier for the Comrades and Two Oceans races.
The race route presents its greatest challenge in the first half up the hilly climbs of Waterkloof Ridge on the way to Klapperkop Hill. The pull starts near the 2km mark and goes on relentlessly for about 4km. The work put in here is well worth it as you are rewarded with breath-taking views of the city of Pretoria. Taking in the surroundings and the mountain. These kilometers downhill through Pretoria High School for boys is accompanied by the strident sound of the Boys High Pipe band (established in 1971). After passing through the beautiful school grounds, you are on your way to the home stretch and a not too difficult 2km to the finish.
Passing through the Pretoria Boys’, designed by Sir Herbert Baker and a national monument is one of the highlights of the race. The 42.2 and the 21.1 km usually starts at 6:00 am with the10 km run or walk starting 20 minutes later.
CHAMBERLAINS CAPITAL CLASSIC
The Chamberlain Capital Classic Half Marathon, is an annual race that takes place in Pretoria. The race is well organized and is popular amongst local and visitors from around the country. You can choose distances from 21.1km/ 10km or a fun 5km.
The route offers a good challenge for participants.
The route historically goes through the suburb of Lynnwood and the modern HUB Techno Park. This is a scenic and challenging route complete with rolling hills.
The race ends with a 2km downhill sprint to the finish where the Mac Chamberlain Highlanders Pipe Band brings you into the finish with renditions of “Scotland the Brave”.
A great family race and many runners enjoy the race and receive a finishers medal. Walkers and wheelchair users are welcome. A prize is given for those wearing a kilt. Medals are given to all participants.