Overview

About this event

The 2026 Kwelamampondo Half Marathon Challenge will take place Sunday, 6 September 2026 from 06:00, at Seaview Sport Field on R61 Main Road in Mngungundlovu, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 6 Sep 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	ZAR 200	ZAR 70	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 160	ZAR 70	Road	06:30	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run/Walk	ZAR 50	—	Run / Walk	07:00	—

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Goodies

Merchandise

T-Shirt

T-Shirts to the first 250 Entries (Sizing will be determined on first come, first serve basis)

Free with entry

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Download the official event flyer

Online entries

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Entries via EventTiming

Closes 3 Sep 2026 · or when sold out

Pre-entry

Seaview Sport Field on R61 Main Road, Mngungundlovu

Sat, 5 Sep 2026 · 10:00–17:00

On the day entries

No entries available on race day.

Refunds

Entries are non-refundable.

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Seaview Sport Field on R61 Main Road, Mngungundlovu

Sat, 5 Sep 2026 · 10:00–17:00

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Seaview Sport Field on R61 Main Road, Mngungundlovu Click for directions

Finish Seaview Sport Field on R61 Main Road, Mngungundlovu Click for directions

Handouts

Medals to all Finishers

Tog Bag

Tog bag drop-off available at the start.

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

Refunds

Entries are non-refundable.

Featured

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Featured 2026

Verified · 17 days ago

Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic

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Entry from R100 Save Open race

Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (476.74 KB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Seaview Sport Field on R61 Main Road

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Kwelamampondo Half Marathon Contact

[email protected] +27614563864

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Stay

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025