Overview

About this event

The 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026, from 15:00, at Zoo Lake in Johannesburg, Gauteng. It is a single 5km race. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Friday 23 Oct 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off
5km Fun Run/Walk	ZAR 200	Run / Walk	15:00	—

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Download the official event flyer

Online entries

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On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Zoo Lake, Johannesburg Click for directions

Finish Zoo Lake, Johannesburg Click for directions

Handouts

Each participant will receive a Hollard Daredevil registration pack via courier, which includes the iconic purple speedo.

Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (221.08 KB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Zoo Lake

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Contact

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Organiser

James Chademana

[email protected] +27745428626

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Stay

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Train

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