Naval Hill is one of the most prominent and popular tourist attractions in Bloemfontein. It is situated centrally in the city and boasts the Franklin Nature Reserve, where various buck species, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, to name but a few wild animals, are often spotted. The parkrun route travels through this area and runners can enjoy the typical Free State environment. A spectacular view of Bloemfontein and surrounds can be seen at various lookouts around the route.