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Date
14–15 Aug 2026
First start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · EPA
GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon
Organised by The Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset
Verified 30 Jul 2026 · Last updated 30 Jul 2026
Half Marathon
10km
1km
Verified 20h ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon will take place Friday, 14 August 2026 to Saturday, 15 August 2026 from 07:00, at Wyvern Club, Kingswood College in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 1km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Friday
14 Aug 2026
1 race
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dassie Dash | ZAR 200 | — | Road | 16:00 | 18:00 |
Saturday
15 Aug 2026
2 races
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Marathon | ZAR 250 | ZAR 50 | Road | 07:00 | 11:00 | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 100 | ZAR 50 | Road | 07:30 | 11:00 | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Race notes
- Dassie Dash: 4 person x 1 km relay race. Prizegiving will start 15 minutes aer relay cut off tme.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Closes 12 Aug 2026 · or when sold out
Participants can still register and purchase temporary licences in person on 14 and 15 August 2026
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Wyvern Club, Kingswood College, Grahamstown
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 · 16:00–18:00
Race-morning collection
Available from 06:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Parking
Parking is available at the finish area
Pets
No pets at the venue.
Refreshments
Food stalls will be available.
Toilets
Toilets at the start / finish.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
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· 10 days ago
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10km
5km
Entry from R100
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Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Half-Marathon
10km Race
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Wyvern Club, Kingswood College
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Organiser
Grahamstown Sunset Rotary Club
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