South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 17 Oct 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · EPA
Crusaders Road Race
Organised by Crusaders Athletic Club
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · Last updated 8 Aug 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 1mo ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Crusaders Road Race will take place Saturday, 17 October 2026 from 06:00, at African Sky's, 120 Nassau Ave, Kamma Park in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
17 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 180 | ZAR 50 | Road | 06:00 | 09:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 130 | ZAR 50 | Road | 06:30 | 08:20 | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Race | ZAR 50 | — | Road | 06:40 | — | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
First 150 Online entries for 21.1km & 10km get a FREE T-SHIRT
Price TBC
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Entries via Webtickets
Pre-entry
On the day entries
On-the-day entries available from 05:00
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Crusaders Club
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · 16:00–19:00
Race-morning collection
Available from 05:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Lucky Draw
Winners must be present at the draw to receive a prize. All entrants qualify for lucky draw prizes
Handouts
Medals to all finishers
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Prize Giving
Prizegiving will be at 08H00 for 5km and at 10H00 for the 21.1km & 10km
Refreshments
Food and refreshments will be on sale at the venue
Timing
No timing for the 5km event
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Water Points
Refreshment tables will serve water sachets at all points
Featured race
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· 18 days ago
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Half Marathon
10km
5km
Entry from R100
Open race
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
African Sky's, 120 Nassau Ave, Kamma Park
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Aletta Joubert
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