South Africa
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Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
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Date
Sat, 26 Sep 2026
Start 05:45
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · KZNA
Pick n Pay Durban Sunrise Run
Organised by DHS Old Boys AC
Verified 14 May 2026 · Last updated 30 Jul 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
Verified 2mos ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Pick n Pay Durban Sunrise Run will take place Saturday, 26 September 2026 from 05:45, at Amphitheatre, Durban Promenade in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km and 10km races.
The marathon is a Comrades Qualifier
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
26 Sep 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 450 | — | Road | 05:45 | 11:45 | ||||||||||||||
Comrades
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 350 | ZAR 100 | Road | 05:45 | 09:15 | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 250 | ZAR 70 | Road | 06:40 | 08:30 | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Online entries
Entries via EventTiming
Closes 23 Aug 2026 · or when sold out
- Early bird entries, before 1 Jun less R50
- Late entries, after 27 Aug, add R45
- First 2000 entries get a Pick n Pay goodie bag and a custom pair of race sox!
Pre-entry
Entry Limit
5000
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Southern Sun Garden Court, Snell Parade
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 · 10:00–17:00
Race-morning collection
Available (05:15 – 06:15)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Handouts
Medals to all athletes who finishes within the cut-off time
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Parking
Free parking at the start venue.
Prize Giving
09:45
Timing
Electronic chip timing for all distances.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Entry Limit
5000
- Note the 42km is a double lapper of the 21km route
Featured race
Featured
2026
Verified
· 10 days ago
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First start 06:30
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Half Marathon
10km
5km
Entry from R100
Open race
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Half-Marathon
10km Race
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Amphitheatre, Durban Promenade
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