Overview

About this event

2026 CSIR Road Race will take place on, or close to Saturday, 17 October 2026. Exact date and time to be confirmed. The event will take place at CSIR Main Campus, Meiring Naude Rd, Brummeria in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Saturday 17 Oct 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Grand Masters	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	ZAR 218	Free	Run / Walk	06:00	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 164	Free	Run / Walk	06:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 57	Free	Run / Walk	06:15	—
Minimum age 9 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

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On the day entries

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On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start CSIR Main Campus, Meiring Naude Rd, Brummeria, Pretoria Click for directions

Finish CSIR Main Campus, Meiring Naude Rd, Brummeria, Pretoria Click for directions

Pets

No pets at the venue.

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Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (601.88 KB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

CSIR Main Campus, Meiring Naude Rd, Brummeria

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Contact

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Organiser

CSIR Runners Contact

[email protected] +27128413205

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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