South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
Start 06:30
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · CGA
Come home to Pick n Pay 5km & 8km Fun Run
Verified 29 Jul 2026 · Last updated 25 Aug 2026
8km
5km
Verified 3w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Come home to Pick n Pay 5km & 8km Fun Run will take place Saturday, 3 October 2026 from 06:30, at Roya boma in Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 8km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
3 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Type | Start | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8km Fun Run/Walk | ZAR 100 | Run / Walk | 06:30 | — |
| 5km Fun Run/Walk | ZAR 70 | Run / Walk | 06:30 | — |
Merchandise
T-Shirt
Free T-shirts to the first 1000 online entries
Free with entry
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Online entries
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
Roya boma, Alberton
Finish
Roya boma, Alberton
Handouts
/medals for all finishers
Timing
Electronic chip timing.
Promoted race
A paid placement. Listings and rankings are never influenced by advertising spend.
Promoted
2026
Verified
· 36 days ago
Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic
30 Aug 2026
First start 06:30
Kyalami Corner
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Entry from R100
Open race
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Roya boma
2 Ring Rd W, New Redruth, Alberton
Roya boma — Location map not available
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