South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Fri, 30 Oct 2026
Start 17:30
Verified
2026
Trail
Firefly Night Run by Gracehill College
Verified 6 Oct 2026 · Last updated 8 Oct 2026
10km Trail
5km Trail
3km Trail
Verified 1d ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Firefly Night Run by Gracehill College takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026, from 17:30, at Garden Route Botanical Garden in George, Western Cape. Distances are 10km, 5km and 3km. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Friday
30 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Junior | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10km Trail Run | ZAR 160 | — | Trail | 17:30 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Trail Run | ZAR 80 | ZAR 60 | Trail | 17:45 | — | ||||||||||||||
| 3km Trail Run | ZAR 60 | ZAR 50 | Trail | 18:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
R30 surcharge on late-entries (on-the-day entries)
Online entries
Entries via Entry Ninja
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Race-morning collection
Available from 16:30
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
Medals for every finisher!
Medical
Medical support available.
Pets
Please make sure your dogs are socialized and leashed at all times.
Refreshments
Bring your picnic blanket, let the kids run wild and relax with some delicious food — Burgers & wors rolls, Curry, Vetkoek, Cold drinks & snacks
Walkers
Run it. Walk it. Take your time. Enjoy the scenery in nature.
Toilets
Toilets at the start / finish.
Water Points
2 Water Points: One at the 5 km mark and one at the Finish line
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Garden Route Botanical Garden, 49 Caledon St, Campher's Drift
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Organiser
Grace Hill College
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