Festival of Running in Nelson Mandela Bay [Training Run]

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Entry fee range for the event: R 60 - R 180

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Festival of Running NMB Entry Fees 2026:
	Marathon (42.2km)	Half-Marathon (21.1km)	10km Race (10km)	5km Race (5km)
Entry Fee	R180	R150	R100	R60
Temp License	R30	R30	R30

For those already entered:
Full refunds will be issued to those who request. Please DM us. An email will also be sent out.
We remain grateful for your support and look forward to welcoming you for your favorite, licensed Comrades training run in Nelson Mandela Bay next year.

For any queries, please DM us or email wildebeestrunza@gmail.com or WhatsApp 0760275280. Bonus points for addressing your communication, “Dear Mx Gnu.

Festival of Running in Nelson Mandela Bay [Training Run]

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START & FINISH: Start and finish for all distances at Cows Corner, Colleen Glen

What this means for 2026:
All events will now be Training Runs. There will be no timing provided and no formal support, though voluntary water tables will be available (please let us know if you would like to contribute).

For those already entered:
Full refunds will be issued to those who request. Please DM us. An email will also be sent out.
We remain grateful for your support and look forward to welcoming you for your favorite, licensed Comrades training run in Nelson Mandela Bay next year.

For any queries, please DM us or email wildebeestrunza@gmail.com or WhatsApp 0760275280. Bonus points for addressing your communication, “Dear Mx Gnu.

Festival of Running in Nelson Mandela Bay [Training Run]

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Date & Time

Sat, 04 Apr @ 12h00

Distance

42.2km

Race Type

Road Race

Minimum Age

20 years

Entry fee

R 180

Temp License

R 30

Date & Time

Sat, 04 Apr @ 14h30

Distance

21.1km

Race Type

Road Race

Minimum Age

16 years

Entry fee

R 150

Temp License

R 30

Date & Time

Sat, 04 Apr @ 15h00

Distance

10km

Race Type

Road Race

Minimum Age

14 years

Entry fee

R 100

Temp License

R 30

Date & Time

Sat, 04 Apr @ 15h00

Distance

5km

Race Type

Road Race

Minimum Age

9 years

Entry fee

R 60

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Marathon

Date & Time

Sat, 04 Apr @ 12h00

Distance

42.2km

Race Type

Road Race

Minimum Age

20 years

Entry fee

R 180

Temp License

R 30

Half-Marathon

Date & Time

Sat, 04 Apr @ 14h30

Distance

21.1km

Race Type

Road Race

Minimum Age

16 years

Entry fee

R 150

Temp License

R 30

10km Race

Date & Time

Sat, 04 Apr @ 15h00

Distance

10km

Race Type

Road Race

Minimum Age

14 years

Entry fee

R 100

Temp License

R 30

5km Race

Date & Time

Sat, 04 Apr @ 15h00

Distance

5km

Race Type

Road Race

Minimum Age

9 years

Entry fee

R 60

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