South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sun, 27 Sep 2026
Start 06:15
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AVT
Heritage Day Race
Organised by Top Runners
Verified 24 Jun 2026 · Last updated 30 Jun 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 5d ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Heritage Day Race will take place Sunday, 27 September 2026 from 06:15, at South East Boulevard Shopping Centre in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
27 Sep 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Grand Masters | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 250 | ZAR 200 | ZAR 130 | Road | 06:15 | 09:45 | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 200 | ZAR 150 | ZAR 130 | Road | 06:15 | 08:15 | |||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 150 | — | — | Run / Walk | 06:30 | — | |||||||||||||
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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.
Download the official event flyer
Entries close 20 Sep 2026 or when sold out.
Entries via Entry Ninja
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
South East Boulevard Shopping Centre
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 · 10:00–17:00
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 · 10:00–17:00
On-the-day number collection (04:00 – 06:00)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
South East Boulevard Shopping Centre, Vanderbijlpark
Finish
South East Boulevard Shopping Centre, Vanderbijlpark
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
South East Boulevard Shopping Centre
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Top Runners Exco
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Accommodation
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