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Date
Sat, 24 Oct 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AGN
Jacaranda City Challenge
Organised by Faranani Athletics Club
Verified 24 Jul 2026 · Last updated 21 Aug 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 3w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Jacaranda City Challenge will take place Saturday, 24 October 2026 from 06:00, at Rietondale High School in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
24 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Grand Masters | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 390 | ZAR 70 | ZAR 300 | Road | 06:00 | 12:00 | |||||||||||||
Comrades
Two Oceans
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 280 | ZAR 70 | ZAR 190 | Road | 06:00 | 09:00 | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Road | ZAR 190 | ZAR 70 | ZAR 150 | Road | 06:10 | 08:10 | |||||||||||||
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| 5km Road | ZAR 120 | — | — | Run / Walk | 06:20 | — | |||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
Limited number t-shirts available [if not sold out] at the venue [Rietondale High School] between 22 - 24 October.
ZAR 180
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Entries via Entry Ninja
Pre-entry only for the 42.2km
Athletes 80+ & blind runners - Free entry
Pre-entry
On the day entries
On-the-day entries available from 04:30
Admin Fee
An admin fee of R20 applies for late entries
Refunds
Entries are non-refundable.
Entry Limit
Entries are capped — 12000
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Rietondale High School, Pretoria
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 · 11:00–18:00
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 · 11:00–18:00
Race-morning collection
Available from 04:30
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Handouts
All finishers receive a medal.
Medical
Medical support will be present on race day
Parking
Arrive early to park in the dedicated parking areas
Pets
No animals are allowed in the races
Refreshments
Fast foods and refreshments on sale at the venue
Timing
A disposable chip will be attached to the race number (not for 5km). NO CHIP NO RESULTS.
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start / finish
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Refunds
Entries are non-refundable.
Entry Limit
Entries are capped — 12000
Featured race
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· 32 days ago
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Half Marathon
10km
5km
Entry from R100
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Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Rietondale High School
Cnr of 18 Ave &, Pierneef St
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