Overview

About this event

The 2027 Bloemfontein Striders Night Race takes place on Wednesday, 27 January 2027, from 18:00, at Bloemfontein Farmers Market (Boere Mark) in Bloemfontein, Free State. Distances are 10km, 5km and 1.6km.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Wednesday 27 Jan 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Road Mile	TBC	Road	18:00	—
Minimum age 9 years
10km Race	TBC	Road	18:30	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	18:45	—
Minimum age 9 years

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Bloemfontein Farmers Market (Boere Mark), Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein Click for directions

Finish Bloemfontein Farmers Market (Boere Mark), Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Toilets

Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Bloemfontein Farmers Market (Boere Mark), Langenhoven Park

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Jaco Ebertsohn

[email protected] +27716824725

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Stay

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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