Overview

About this event

The 2026 Black Diamonds Race with Discovery Vitality takes place on Saturday, 28 November 2026, from 06:00, at Akasia Community Hall in Pretoria, Gauteng. Distances are 21.1km, 10km 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.

Saturday 28 Nov 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Grand Masters	Great Grand Masters	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	ZAR 250	ZAR 70	ZAR 220	Free	Road	06:00	09:00
Finishers in 2025 ~500 Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 150	ZAR 70	ZAR 130	Free	Road	06:00	08:00
Finishers in 2025 ~750 Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 100	—	ZAR 80	Free	Run / Walk	06:15	—
Finishers in 2025 ~300 Minimum age 9 years

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

Enter Now

Entries via Entry Ninja

Late registration will be accepted on the 27th of November and morning of the race provided we have NOT Reached the 3000

Refunds

Entries non-refundable.

Entry Limit

Late registration will be accepted on the 27th of November and morning of the race provided we have NOT Reached the 3000

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Wonderpark Shopping Mall, Pretoria

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 · 10:00–18:00

Next to Virgin Active

Race-morning collection

Available (04:30 – 06:00)

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Akasia Community Hall, Pretoria Click for directions

Finish Akasia Community Hall, Pretoria Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No seconding, no iPods / listening devices, no blades / cycles / mechanical devices.

Handouts

Medals to all finishers

Medical

Medical support available

Parking

Akasia Forum next to City Hall 100M from Wonderpark

Refreshments

Food and drinks stalls available

Walkers

Walkers for prize money need 'W' on front & back.

Tog Bag

tog bag area available

Water Points

Water points at +/- every 3 km

Refunds

Entries non-refundable.

Entry Limit

Late registration will be accepted on the 27th of November and morning of the race provided we have NOT Reached the 3000

Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (905.76 KB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Akasia Community Hall

120 Disotus Avenue

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Steven Baloyi

[email protected] +27822622568

Steve Baloyi

+27822622558

Peter Coza

+27848503358

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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