South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sun, 6 Sep 2026
Start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · WPA
Khayelitsha 10km Road Race
Organised by Khayelitsha Athletics Club
Verified 25 Jun 2026 · Last updated 4 Jul 2026
10km
5km
Verified 1w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Khayelitsha 10km Road Race will take place Sunday, 6 September 2026 from 07:00, at Mandela Park Stadium, Tambo Road in Khayelitsha, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 10km and 5km races.
The event welcomes competitive runners, families, and community members for a day focused on fitness, health, and community spirit.
More than just a race, the event promotes healthy lifestyles, social connection, and community upliftment through strong partnerships. Attendees can enjoy entertainment on the MTN Gig Rig, food stalls, refreshments, and a vibrant race-day atmosphere.
With professional event management, ample parking, security, event marshals, and Metro Police support, the Khayelitsha Run aims to deliver a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience, reinforcing its reputation as one of the Western Cape’s leading community running events.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
6 Sep 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Great Grand Masters | Junior | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||
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| 10km Road Race | ZAR 130 | ZAR 60 | Free | ZAR 90 | Road | 07:00 | 09:00 | ||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 50 | — | — | — | Run / Walk | 07:30 | 09:00 | ||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Entries close 31 Aug 2026 or when sold out.
- Late Registration: Available at the race venue from 4–6 September 2026, subject to availability and capacity limits
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Mandela Park Stadium
Fri, 4 Sep 2026 · 09:00–15:00
Sat, 5 Sep 2026 · 09:00–15:00
On-the-day number collection (04:00 – 06:30)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
Medals to all finishers
Water Points
There are two water stations that are situated along the race
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Parking
AmSecure parking will be provided in the stadium
Prize Giving
09:00
Refreshments
Dedicated food stalls and cool drinks available throughout the day
Timing
Manual: Entry cards must be in the athlete’s possession during the race and handed in at the results board at the Finish
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
- Safety: Event security, marshals and Metro Police on-site
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
10km Road Race
5km Fun Run
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Mandela Park Stadium, Tambo Road
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