South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 4 Jul 2026
Start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AGN
Garsfontein Ice Breaker
Organised by Wingate Road Runners
Verified 20 Apr 2026 · Last updated 3 Jul 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
1km
Verified 2mos ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Garsfontein Ice Breaker will take place Saturday, 4 July 2026 from 07:00, at Garsfontein Primary School in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km, 5km and 1km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
4 Jul 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Great Grand Masters | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 250 | Free | Road | 07:00 | 10:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Road | ZAR 170 | Free | Road | 07:00 | 10:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 80 | — | Run / Walk | 07:15 | 10:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| 1km Fun Run | ZAR 50 | — | Run / Walk | 07:20 | 08:00 | ||||||||||||||
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Pre-entry
Garsfontein Primary School
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 · 14:00–17:30
Entries closed.
Entries via Entry Ninja
- Manual entries @ Run-a-Way Sport, Lynnwood
On-the-day entries available from 05:30
Entry Limit
2800
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Garsfontein Primary School
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 · 14:00–17:30
On-the-day number collection from 05:30
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Parking
Parking in streets surrounding the school. Security gaurds will be on duty
Pets Allowed
No pets at the venue.
Prize Giving
21km - 09h00, 10km - 08h30
Refreshments
Refreshments available at the finish.
Timing
Electronic chip timing for all distances.
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Entry Limit
2800
- IMPORTANT! The venue is an alcohol-, smoke- and cash free zone
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Garsfontein Primary School
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Organiser
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