Overview

About this event

The 2026 Bethal Bell Race will take place Saturday, 12 September 2026 from 07:00, at Gereformeerde Kerk Bethal, 84 Kleijnhans St in Bethal, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km, 5km and 2km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 12 Sep 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	ZAR 200	ZAR 50	Road	07:00	10:00
Minimum age 16 years Prize-giving 09:30
10km Race	ZAR 100	ZAR 50	Road	07:30	—
Minimum age 14 years Prize-giving 09:30
4km Fun Run	ZAR 50	—	Run / Walk	08:00	—
Minimum age 9 years Prize-giving 09:30
2km Run / Walk	ZAR 25	—	Run / Walk	08:15	—
Minimum age 9 years Prize-giving 09:30

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Download the official event flyer

Online entries

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Entries via EntryGeek

Closes 5 Sep 2026 · or when sold out

Admin Fee

An admin fee of R20 applies for late entries

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Gereformeerde Kerk Bethal, 84 Kleijnhans St, Bethal Click for directions

Finish Gereformeerde Kerk Bethal, 84 Kleijnhans St, Bethal Click for directions

Running with Earphones

The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.

Lucky Draw

Lucky draw at prize-giving for finishers.

Handouts

Medals to all Finishers

Prize Giving

09:30

Refreshments

Family fun & food stalls

Featured

Featured race

Featured 2026

Verified · 18 days ago

Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic

30 Aug 2026 First start 06:30 Kyalami Corner

Half Marathon 10km 5km

Entry from R100 Save Open race

Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (573.29 KB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Gereformeerde Kerk Bethal, 84 Kleijnhans St

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Contact

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Organiser

Adele

+27828572989

Ampie

+27824626746

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025