South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 5 Sep 2026
Start 08:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · ASWD
Madibaz George Forest Run
Verified 5 Jun 2026 · Last updated 17 Jul 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 1mo ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Madibaz George Forest Run will take place Saturday, 5 September 2026 from 08:00, at Rugby Stadium, NMU George Campus, Madiba Road in George, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
5 Sep 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| 21.1km Forest Run | ZAR 130 | ZAR 50 | Road | 08:00 | 11:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Forest Run | ZAR 110 | ZAR 50 | Road | 08:30 | 10:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Forest Run | ZAR 50 | — | Road | 08:40 | 09:55 | ||||||||||||||
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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
Entries close 2 Sep 2026 or when sold out.
Entries via Entry Ninja
- Manual entries at Top Gear Sport / Sportman’s Warehouse. Closing on 2 Sep 17h00
- Late entries: On Thursday & Friday (3 & 4 September) at Sportman’s Warehouse (13h – 18h) and Top Gear (13h – 17h). No Card Facilities, Cash Only. These entries will attract a R25 premium to the advertised rates
No entries available on race day.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Top Gear Sport, George
Fri, 4 Sep 2026 · 13:00–17:00
Sportsmans Warehouse Eden Meander Mall
Fri, 4 Sep 2026 · 13:00–18:00
On-the-day number collection (06:30 – 07:45)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
Medals to all athletes who finishes within the cut-off time
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Lucky Draw
Lucky draw at prize-giving for finishers.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Prize Giving
11:45
Showers Available
No shower facilities
Timing
Electronic chip timing for all distances.
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.
Rugby Stadium, NMU George Campus, Madiba Road
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Hugo Loubser
Send a message to the organiser and they'll reply to the email you provide.
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