South Africa
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eSwatini
Zimbabwe
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Date
Sat, 4 Jul 2026
Start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · EPA
Makro 10km Road Race
Verified 8 Jun 2026 · Last updated 29 Jun 2026
10km
5km
Verified 2w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Makro 10km Road Race will take place Saturday, 4 July 2026 from 07:00, at Makro Gqeberha, 735 Cape Road, Bridgemead in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 10km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
4 Jul 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Junior | Grand Masters | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 120 | ZAR 60 | ZAR 60 | ZAR 50 | Road | 07:00 | 08:40 | ||||||||||||
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| 5km Run / Walk | ZAR 60 | — | — | — | Run / Walk | 07:10 | 08:40 | ||||||||||||
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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
Pre-entry
Makro Gqeberha
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 · 15:00–18:00
Entries close 30 Jul 2026 or when sold out.
Entries via Webtickets
- Pre-entry forms are available at Makro Gqeberha, Brian Bands Sport, and UD Sports, with pre-entries closing at 16h00 on Wednesday, 1 July.
On-the-day entries available (05:00 – 06:30)
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Makro Gqeberha
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 · 15:00–18:00
On-the-day number collection (05:00 – 06:30)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
Makro Gqeberha, 735 Cape Road, Bridgemead, Gqeberha
Finish
Makro Gqeberha, 735 Cape Road, Bridgemead, Gqeberha
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Prize Giving
09:00
Timing
Electronic chip timing for all distances.
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.
Makro Gqeberha, 735 Cape Road, Bridgemead
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
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