Overview

About this event

The 2027 Biogen Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 10 January 2027, from 06:00, at Virgin Active Bedfordview in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Distances are 21.1km and 5km. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 10 Jan 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Grand Masters	Great Grand Masters	Junior	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Biogen Half Marathon	ZAR 270	ZAR 70	ZAR 240	ZAR 135	ZAR 240	Road	06:00	09:30
Minimum age 16 years
SmectaGO 5km Fun Run	ZAR 125	—	—	—	—	Run / Walk	06:30	—
Minimum age 5 years

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

Goodies

Merchandise

T-Shirt

First 6 000 Biogen 21km entries receive the race shirt.

Free with entry

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Online entries

Enter Now

Entries via PeakTiming

Closes 21 Dec 2026 · or when sold out

On the day entries

No entries available on race day.

Entries close on 21 December 2026 or once the 6000 available entries are sold.

No athlete may participate in our race without buying an official entry. Anyone found in contravention of this rule will be liable for all late entry penalties, with habitual offenders reported to CGA and their respective club.

No size changes on substitutions

Refunds

No refunds should the event be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions on the day, natural disasters or any other reason. No refunds for erroneous entries or should an athlete no longer wish to run.

Entry Limit

There are 6000 entries available for the 21km race...there are 1000 entries available

Substitutions

Should you wish to sell or give your entry to another runner, this process must be followed at race number collection.

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Dis-Chem Park Meadows

Fri, 8 Jan 2027 · 09:30–16:00

Virgin Active Bedfordview, Johannesburg

Sat, 9 Jan 2027 · 09:00–15:30

Bottom Field

Dis-Chem Nicolway

Thu, 7 Jan 2027 · 09:30–16:00

Race-morning collection

Available (04:30 – 06:30)

No duplicate of lost numbers will be issued.

A copy of your ID is required at registration.

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Virgin Active Bedfordview, Johannesburg Click for directions

Finish Virgin Active Bedfordview, Johannesburg Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No earphones, headsets or similar devices are allowed, and contravention of WA rule 144.2b may lead to disqualification.

Handouts

Every 21km and 5km finisher receives a medal.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Pets

We regret that athletes are not allowed to participate with animals or pets.

Refreshments

The bar will be open and food and drinks will also be on sale.

Timing

Electronic chip timing.

Tog Bag

There will be a tog bag area for athletes on the bottom field at the finish of the race, available on race morning.

Toilets

There are toilets at every water point, and at the start and finish venue.

Water Points

Water stations every 3km. Water sachets at the water points as well as limited cups for those who require

Refunds

No refunds should the event be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions on the day, natural disasters or any other reason. No refunds for erroneous entries or should an athlete no longer wish to run.

Entry Limit

There are 6000 entries available for the 21km race...there are 1000 entries available

Substitutions

Should you wish to sell or give your entry to another runner, this process must be followed at race number collection.

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Virgin Active Bedfordview

101 Van Buuren Avenue

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Biogen Half Marathon Contact

[email protected] +27832876792

Send a message to the organiser and they'll reply to the email you provide.

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Stay

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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