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Date
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
Start 06:30
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AFS
IBL Spring Race
Organised by Bloemfontein Achilles Running Club
Verified 29 Jul 2026 · Last updated 7 Aug 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 1w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 IBL Spring Race will take place Saturday, 22 August 2026 from 06:30, at Achilles Running Club in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
22 Aug 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | TBC | Road | 06:30 | 09:30 | |||||||||||||||
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| 10km Road | TBC | Road | 06:45 | 08:45 | |||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | TBC | Run / Walk | 07:25 | 08:25 | |||||||||||||||
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How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Online entries
Pre-entry
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Achilles Running Club, c/o Att Horak & Parfitt Ave, Willows, Bloemfontein
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 · 17:00–20:00
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 · 17:00–20:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
Handouts
Every finisher will receive a medal
Medical
Medical support available.
Parking
Parking is available but at own risk/responsibility
Prize Giving
09:00
Showers
Showers available at the start/finish venue.
Toilets
Toilets at the start / finish.
Water Points
Sufficient water points provided every 3km's
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Half Marathon
10km
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Entry from R100
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Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Achilles Running Club
Att Horak St
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Organiser
Bloem Achilles
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