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The 2026 Chillie Day of Reconciliation Run takes place on Wednesday, 16 December 2026, from 06:00, at Phillip Kahts Softball Stadium in East London, Eastern Cape. Distances are 16km and 5km. Entry fees and an online entry link for 2026 have not been published yet.

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Distances & fees

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Wednesday 16 Dec 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
16km Race	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Finishers in 2025 ~500 Minimum age 16 years
5km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	06:00	—
Finishers in 2025 ~80 Minimum age 9 years

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Start Phillip Kahts Softball Stadium, Gleneagles Lower Road, East London Click for directions

Finish Phillip Kahts Softball Stadium, Gleneagles Lower Road, East London Click for directions

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Zweli Matanzima

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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