South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 10 Feb 2024
Start 06:30
2024
Road
ASA · BOLA
27 for Freedom
Organised by Correctional Service Athletics Club
Last updated 25 Jun 2026
27km
10km
5km
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About this event
The 2024 27 for Freedom took place on Saturday, 10 February 2024, at Drakenstein Correctional Facility in Paarl, Western Cape. Distances were 27km, 10km and 5km. Official results have been published by the timekeeper.
COME WALK/RUN IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MADIBA
February 10th, 2024 marks the 34th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s historic release from Victor Verster Prison (now the Drakenstein Correctional Facility) and the walk to Freedom after 27 years of incarceration. To commemorate the event, the Drakenstein Correctional Services will host the 12th 27 for Freedom Race day at the Drakenstein Correctional Facility outside Paarl on the R301.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
10 Feb 2024
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| 27km Race | ZAR 190 | ZAR 70 | Road | 06:30 | 10:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 120 | ZAR 50 | Road | 07:00 | 10:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 50 | — | Run / Walk | 08:30 | 10:30 | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
27km Race
10km Race
5km Fun Run
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Drakenstein Correctional Facility
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