Overview

About this event

The 2026 Battle of the Communities takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026, from 18:00, at Greyville Race Course in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. It is a single 5km race. Online entries are open.

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Saturday 21 Nov 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Early Bird	Late Entries	Type	Start	Cut-off
5km Fun Run/Walk	ZAR 220	ZAR 180	ZAR 280	Run / Walk	18:00	—

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Download the official event flyer

Online entries

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Entries via RacePass

Refunds

No cancelations

Entry Limit

Entry Limit: Max 2500 participants

Substitutions

No substitutions allowed

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Greyville Race Course, Durban Click for directions

Finish Greyville Race Course, Durban Click for directions

Handouts

Medals for all finishers

Medical

Medical

Parking

Parking

Refreshments

Food and Drink

Timing

Electronic chip timing.

Toilets

Toilets

Water Points

Water table on route

Refunds

No cancelations

Entry Limit

Entry Limit: Max 2500 participants

Substitutions

No substitutions allowed

Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (559.37 KB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Greyville Race Course

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Entries are open.

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Organiser

Brett

+27603364511

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Stay

Accommodation

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Train

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