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Date
Sat, 17 Oct 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AGN
CSIR Road Race
Organised by CSIR Running Club
Verified 17 Sep 2026 · Last updated 2 Oct 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 2w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 CSIR Road Race takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026, from 06:00, at CSIR Main Campus in Pretoria, Gauteng. Distances are 21.1km, 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.
Saturday
17 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Grand Masters | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 200 | ZAR 70 | Free | Road | 06:00 | 09:15 | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 150 | ZAR 70 | Free | Road | 06:00 | 08:00 | |||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 50 | — | Free | Run / Walk | 06:10 | — | |||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
FREE T-SHIRTS for the first 200 ONLINE Entries received in either the 10 km or 21.1 km races.
Free with entry
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Pre-entry
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Refunds
Entries are non-refundable.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
CSIR South Gate, Meiring Naude Road
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · 14:00–18:00
CSIR South Gate, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria
Race-morning collection
Available (04:30 – 05:50)
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.
Handouts
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for category winners and finishers within the cut-off time
Medical
Medical support available.
Parking
Parking is at your own risk.
Pets
No pets at the venue.
Prize Giving
09:00
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Toilets
Toilets at the start / finish.
Water Points
Refreshment stations will be at approximately every 3 km
Refunds
Entries are non-refundable.
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
CSIR Main Campus, Meiring Naude Rd, Brummeria
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Organiser
CSIR Runners Contact
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