South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 9 Jan 2027
Start 06:15
Verified
2027
Road
ASA · BORA
East London Eye Hospital Laser Challenge
Organised by East London Athletic Club
Verified 6 Nov 2026 · Last updated 11 Nov 2026
10km
5km
Verified 4d ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2027 East London Eye Hospital Laser Challenge takes place on Saturday, 9 January 2027, from 06:15, at Beacon Bay Country Club in Beacon Bay, Eastern Cape. Distances are 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
9 Jan 2027
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Road Race | ZAR 140 | ZAR 55 | Road | 06:15 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run/Walk | ZAR 90 | — | 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.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
Online entries collect their t-shirts along with race numbers/timing chip and temporary licence (10km) or wristbands (5km) at Beacon Bay Country Club.
Free with entry
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Pre-entry
LATE ENTRIES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE MORNING OF THE RACE
Card payments, EFT and QR code payments are accepted. No cash.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Beacon Bay Country Club, Beaconhurst Dr, Beaconhurst, Beacon Bay
Thu, 7 Jan 2027
Fri, 8 Jan 2027
5KM online entries can collect their wrist bands and t-shirts, from Beacon Bay Country Club from Thursday to Friday evening, 7 & 8 Jan 2027.
10 KM online entries can collect their race numbers/timing chip, temporary licence and t-shirts, from Beacon Bay Country Club from Thursday to Friday evening, 7 & 8 Jan 2027.
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Timing
Electronic chip timing.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Beacon Bay Country Club, Beaconhurst Dr, Beaconhurst
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Organiser
East London Athletics Club
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