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Germiston Callies Harriers · Est. 1921
Run with purpose. Run with pride.
A Germiston running and athletics club with 105 years of Comrades history. First-timers to Comrades veterans, you'll find your pace with us.
Comrades qualifierTuesday time trialsClub runsTrack & field
Est.1921Founded in Germiston by Johnnie Jackson
Years105Of running in Callies colours
Comrades19Comrades wins by Callies legends
Weekly4 / 8Kilometre time trial every Tuesday
Why Germiston Callies
Everything a runner needs, in one club
A strong community
Club runs, gazebo support at races, the Comrades breakfast and our annual braai. You'll never run alone.
Races for every level
From the free Tuesday time trial to our own Comrades-qualifying marathon, there's always a start line waiting.
Our big race · Comrades qualifier
Actom Power Marathon 2027
42.2km21.1km10km5km fun run
- The first 500 online entries for the 42km and 21km receive a free race T-shirt
- Mat-to-mat timing on all distances for Vitality points
- Fast, flat course with medals for all finishers
–Days to go
–Weeks of training
4Distances
Our story
A running legacy since 1921
Germiston Callies Harriers Athletic Club was founded in Germiston in 1921 by Johnnie Jackson, a former Scottish cross-country champion who settled in South Africa. It began as a cross-country club, and in 1947 Callies broke into long-distance road running, especially the Comrades Marathon.
For more than 40 years the club has been based at Germiston Stadium. Our track and field section has produced several Springbok athletes, most recently Protea Masters long jumper Marisa Beukes.
We are proud of our traditions. Our colours are recognised as those of one of South Africa's noble clubs, and our members wear them with pride.
Comrades greats who wore Callies colours
- Wally Hayward5 wins; finished again at 79 and 80
- Jackie Mekler5 wins
- Alan Robb4 wins, 12 gold medals
- Lettie van Zyl3 wins
- Mercer Davies1 win
- George Claasen1 win
Honours board
Callies winners
Medals, cups and trophies. Congratulations to every Callies runner who made us proud.
Every week
Come run with us
Weekly time trial
- When
- Every Tuesday, morning or afternoon
- Distance
- 4km and 8km
- Entry
- Free for all
Saturday parkrun
- Where
- Germiston Lake
- When
- Every Saturday, 8:00am
- Distance
- 5km, free for all
Club runs
- When
- According to the club schedule
- Plus
- Gazebo support at selected races
Club life
Join the Callies family
Every race is more than a run. It's a celebration of endurance, friendship and community. Chasing a personal best or enjoying the journey, we'll cheer you on every step of the way.
Ready to start your running journey?
Join a club that has been running in Germiston since 1921. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced runner, there's a place for you at Callies.