South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · EPA
Bestmed Madibaz Half-Marathon
Verified 24 Jun 2026 · Last updated 14 Jul 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 2w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Bestmed Madibaz Half-Marathon will take place Saturday, 25 July 2026 from 07:00, at Madibaz Indoor Sports Centre, South Campus, Summerstrand in Summerstrand, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
25 Jul 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Grand Masters | Junior | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 180 | ZAR 50 | ZAR 80 | ZAR 60 | Road | 07:00 | 10:30 | ||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 120 | ZAR 50 | ZAR 80 | ZAR 60 | Road | 07:00 | 08:40 | ||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 50 | — | — | — | Run / Walk | 07:30 | 09:30 | ||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
The first 100 online entries for 21.1km and 10km get a free t-shirt
Price TBC
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Pre-entry
Madibaz Indoor Sports Centre
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 · 16:00–19:00
Entries close 22 Jul 2026 or when sold out.
Entries via Webtickets
- Manual Entries may be handed in at Brian Bands, Sportsmans Warehouse, Action Sports Summerstrand, UD Sports Kariega.
- The closing date for manual pre-entries will be 22 July 2026
On-the-day entries available (05:30 – 06:45)
Admin Fee
Late entries will attract an additional R20 entry fee
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Substitutions
No substitutions will be allowed
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Madibaz Indoor Sports Centre
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 · 16:00–19:00
On-the-day number collection (05:30 – 06:45)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
Medals to the first 2000 entrants
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Pets Allowed
No pets at the venue.
Prize Giving
10:30
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
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
Substitutions
No substitutions will be allowed
- Prams only allowed on 5km route
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Madibaz Indoor Sports Centre, South Campus, Summerstrand
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
NMU Madibaz Half Contact
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