South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 28 Nov 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AGN
Black Diamonds Race with Discovery Vitality
Organised by Black Diamond AC GN
Last updated 11 Nov 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified — details confirmed by the organiser.
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.
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 | |||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 250 | ZAR 70 | ZAR 220 | Free | Road | 06:00 | 09:00 | ||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 150 | ZAR 70 | ZAR 130 | Free | Road | 06:00 | 08:00 | ||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 100 | — | ZAR 80 | Free | Run / Walk | 06:15 | — | ||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
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
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)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
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
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Akasia Community Hall
120 Disotus Avenue
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