Overview

About this event

The 2026 Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic will take place Sunday, 30 August 2026 from 06:30, at Kyalami Corner in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 30 Aug 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Grand Masters	Great Grand Masters	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	ZAR 270	ZAR 70	ZAR 220	Free	Road	06:30	10:00
Minimum age 16 years Prize-giving 09:30 Vitality points 1,500
10km Race	ZAR 180	ZAR 60	ZAR 130	Free	Road	06:30	—
Minimum age 14 years Prize-giving 08:30 Vitality points 600
5km Fun Run	ZAR 100	—	ZAR 70	Free	Run / Walk	06:40	—
Minimum age 9 years Prize-giving 08:30 Vitality points 300

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

Goodies

Merchandise

T-Shirt

The first 500 pre-entries for the 21km and 10km will receive a free Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic t-shirt.

ZAR 180

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Download the official event flyer

Online entries

Enter Now

Entries via PeakTiming

Closes 23 Aug 2026 · or when sold out

Pre-entry

Kyalami Corner, Midrand

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 · 17:00–20:00

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 · 15:00–20:00

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 · 10:00–17:00

On the day entries

No entries available on race day.

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Kyalami Corner, Midrand

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 · 17:00–20:00

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 · 15:00–20:00

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 · 10:00–17:00

Race-morning collection

Available (04:00 – 06:15)

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Kyalami Corner, Midrand Click for directions

Finish Kyalami Corner, Midrand Click for directions

Handouts

Medals to all finishers

Parking

Safe parking

Pets Allowed

No pets at the venue.

Refreshments

Morning coffee + Food stalls

Timing

Electronic chip timing for all distances.

Tog Bag

Tog bag drop-off available at the start.

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (675.03 KB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Kyalami Corner

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Midrand Striders Contact

[email protected] +27825954831

Send a message to the organiser and they'll reply to the email you provide.

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Message

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Stay

Accommodation

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Train

Training programs

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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