Overview

About this event

The 2026 BayRun with Discovery Vitality takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, from 06:00, at Cape Recife High School in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. Distances are 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Entry fees and an online entry link for 2026 have not been published yet.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 3 Oct 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 16 years
5km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	06:05	—
Minimum age 9 years
10km Race	TBC	Road	06:15	—
Minimum age 14 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

On the day entries

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On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Cape Recife High School, Admiralty Rd, Gqeberha Click for directions

Finish Cape Recife High School, Admiralty Rd, Gqeberha Click for directions

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Cape Recife High School, Admiralty Rd

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Contact

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Organiser

PE 32GI Running Club Contact

[email protected] WhatsApp +27834142624

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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