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Date
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · KZNA
La Lucia Mall Half-Marathon
Organised by Social Runners Club
Verified 15 Jun 2026 · Last updated 12 Jul 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 3w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 La Lucia Mall Half-Marathon will take place Sunday, 23 August 2026 from 06:00, at La Lucia Mall in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.
Hosted by Social Runners Club, the event combines a strong race-day atmosphere with a central mall venue and a full range of distances. The 21.1km half marathon gives runners a solid endurance challenge, the 10km is ideal for those chasing speed or a strong training run, and the 5km offers an accessible option for beginners, walkers, and younger participants.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
23 Aug 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 270 | ZAR 100 | Road | 06:00 | 09:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Run / Walk | ZAR 220 | ZAR 80 | Run / Walk | 06:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Run / Walk | ZAR 140 | — | Run / Walk | 06:15 | — | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
Free race shirts for the firs 3000 entries!
Price TBC
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Entries via RacePass
- Early bird entries close on 10 July.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Refreshments
Refreshments available 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.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
La Lucia Mall
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Adam Lipschitz
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Training programs
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