South Africa
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Date
Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AFS
Kloppers Jingle Bell Jog
Organised by Pentagon Pistols Running Club
Verified 13 Oct 2026 · Last updated 22 Oct 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 1w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Kloppers Jingle Bell Jog takes place on Saturday, 7 November 2026, from 06:00, at Grey College Main Building in Bloemfontein, Free State. Distances are 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
7 Nov 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 220 | ZAR 50 | Road | 06:00 | 09:00 | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 170 | ZAR 50 | Road | 06:15 | 08:25 | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Run / Walk | ZAR 80 | — | Run / Walk | 06:30 | — | ||||||||||||||
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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.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Closes 4 Nov 2026 · or when sold out
Pre-entry
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Grey College Main Building, Bloemfontein
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 · 16:30–19:00
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 · 16:30–19:00
Race-morning collection
Available (05:00 – 05:45)
Only number collections on day of race (7 November 2026)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
Due to the nature of the course NO earphones (excluding hearing aids) will be allowed.
Lucky Draw
Race walkers need to wear a W-Tag to compete for a lucky prize (if applicable).
Handouts
Medals to all finishers!
Medical
Medical Service providers will be on route and at finish point.
Parking
Parking is available on school grounds at own risk.
Pets
Due to the nature of the course NO wheelchairs, prams, blades, animals, cyclists or mechanically operated devices, earphones (excluding hearing aids) will be allowed.
Prize Giving
08:00
Walkers
All walkers, runners participate at their own risk.
Tog Bag
No tog bag area.
Water Points
Water tables every 3km with refreshment handouts.
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Grey College Main Building
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Ettiene Stone
Vaughn Healy (Safety Officer)
Arnold Rabie (Technical Officer)
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