Overview

About this event

The 2027 Kariega Human Race is expected to take place on or around Saturday, 20 March 2027, from 06:00, at Langa Massacre precinct in Maduna Road in Despatch, Eastern Cape. Distances are 21.1km, 10km and 5km. This date is estimated from a previous year's event and has not been confirmed.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 20 Mar 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	TBC	Road	06:00	09:30
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	TBC	Road	06:30	08:15
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	06:45	—
Minimum age 9 years

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Langa Massacre precinct in Maduna Road, Kwalanga, Despatch Click for directions

Finish Langa Massacre precinct in Maduna Road, Kwalanga, Despatch Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Water Points

There will be sufficient refreshment stations on the route and one refreshment station on the 5km route

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Langa Massacre precinct in Maduna Road, Kwalanga

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Contact

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Organiser

EPA Manager Contact

[email protected] +27791496796

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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