South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sun, 20 Dec 2026
Start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · WPA
Central Athletics 10km Nature Run
Organised by Central Athletics Club
Verified 2 Nov 2026 · Last updated 11 Nov 2026
10km
5km
Verified 1w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Central Athletics 10km Nature Run takes place on Sunday, 20 December 2026, from 07:00, at False Bay Nature Reserve Headquaters in Cape Town, Western Cape. Distances are 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.
Sunday
20 Dec 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Great Grand Masters | Junior | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||
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| 10km Road Race | ZAR 120 | ZAR 60 | Free | ZAR 80 | Road | 07:00 | 09:00 | ||||||||||||
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| 5km Birdathon | ZAR 50 | — | — | — | Run / Walk | 07:15 | 09:00 | ||||||||||||
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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
On the day entries
On-the-day entries available (05:15 – 06:45)
Temporary licence holders when registering must complete and hand in the tear off strip from the number to be eligible to compete and be eligible for category prizes.
Entry cards must be in the athlete's possession during the race and must be handed in at the results board to ensure time is recorded and eligibility for category prizes.
Entry Limit
Entries Open: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 and close Friday, 18 December 2026 at midnight, unless capacity is reached before this date.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Race-morning collection
Available (05:15 – 06:45)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
Lucky Draw
Only entrants at prize giving will be eligible to win lucky draw prizes.
Handouts
Medals are limited to the first 1000 finishers.
Parking
Free and secure parking available inside the False Bay Nature Reserve.
Pets
No pets at the venue.
Prize Giving
09:00
Walkers
5km Birdathon Run/Walk
Timing
Electronic chip timing.
Water Points
Refreshment stations will be provided at regular intervals in accordance with the rules of ASA and WPA.
Entry Limit
Entries Open: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 and close Friday, 18 December 2026 at midnight, unless capacity is reached before this date.
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
False Bay Nature Reserve Headquaters, Zeekoevlei
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Organiser
Central Athletics Club
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