Overview

About this event

The 2026 Mandela Day Walk & Run will take place Sunday, 19 July 2026 from 07:30, at DP World Wanderers Stadium in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.

The Mandela Day Walk and Run Johannesburg 2026 is more than just a race - it's a celebration of unity, purpose, wellness, and the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela.

Inspired by Madiba's famous walks through the streets of Houghton, this iconic Johannesburg event invites South Africans from all walks of life to quite literally walk in the footsteps of Tata Madiba.

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Sunday 19 Jul 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	ZAR 220	Road	07:30	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 170	Run / Walk	07:30	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 120	Run / Walk	07:45	—
Minimum age 9 years

Goodies

Merchandise

T-Shirt

Race t-shirts will be available to purchase online

Price TBC

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Pre-entry

DP World Wanderers Stadium

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 · 09:00–16:00

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 · 09:00–16:00

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Entries via PeakTiming

• Vitality points on offer:
  • 5 km: 300 Vitality points
  • 10 km: 600 Vitality points
  • 21 km: 1,500 Vitality points

Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

DP World Wanderers Stadium

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 · 09:00–16:00

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 · 09:00–16:00

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start DP World Wanderers Stadium, Sandton Click for directions

Finish DP World Wanderers Stadium, Sandton Click for directions

Handouts

All finishers will receive a medal

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Parking

Parking available. Please see details below

Pets Allowed

No dogs or pets allowed (unfortunately)

Toilets

Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.

Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

• Parking: please use this link to purchase pre-paid parking ticktes for race day.
  Tickets for Mandela Day Walk & Run 2026 | Parking | Ticketpro - click here

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

DP World Wanderers Stadium

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Mandela Rememberance Walk

[email protected] +27832991412

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Stay

Accommodation

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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