Overview

About this event

The 2027 Hope Family Night Run takes place on Friday, 22 January 2027, from 18:30, at Nelson Mandela University George Campus in George, Western Cape. Distances are 10km, 5km and 3km. Entry fees and an online entry link for 2027 have not been published yet.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Friday 22 Jan 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
10km Trail Run	TBC	Trail	18:30	—
Finishers in 2026 ~170 Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	TBC	Trail	18:30	—
Minimum age 9 years
3km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	18:30	—
Minimum age 9 years

Entry

How to enter

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Refunds

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On the day

Race Day Information

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Start Nelson Mandela University George Campus, Madiba Rd, George Click for directions

Finish Nelson Mandela University George Campus, Madiba Rd, George Click for directions

Medical

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Toilets

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Water Points

Please carry your own water on the route. We will have 1 water point on the 10km and 1 on the 5km

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Where

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Nelson Mandela University George Campus, Madiba Rd

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Nedbank Running Club SWD George

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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