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Date
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
Start 11:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AFS
Mediclinic Welkom VISTA Novus Road Race Hosted by Eskom Athletics Club FS
Organised by Eskom Athletic Club FS
Verified 23 Jul 2026 · Last updated 4 Aug 2026
10km
5km
5km
1.6km
1.6km
1.6km
1.6km
0.1km
Verified 1w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Mediclinic Welkom VISTA Novus Road Race Hosted by Eskom Athletics Club FS will take place Saturday, 22 August 2026 from 11:00, starting and finishing at Mediclinic Welkom, Free State, South Africa. Distances include a 10km, 5km, 1.6km and 100m races.
A 24th celebration for Women, her family, friends, colleagues in Women’s month.
Prizes - All finishers newly gold medals, Prize money and trophies Open 10km men and women, also Open 5km men and women for the fun runs-lucky draw prizes
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
22 Aug 2026
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| 1.6km ASA license athletes - Boys & Girls - Age restriction 11y to 15y | ZAR 50 | — | Run / Walk | 11:00 | 11:50 | ||||||||||||||
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| 1.6km Fun run - Boys & Girls - Age restriction 9y to 15y | ZAR 40 | — | Run / Walk | 11:40 | 12:10 | ||||||||||||||
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| 1.6km Wheelchair & Disability persons - Age restriction 9y+ | ZAR 40 | — | Run / Walk | 11:50 | 12:20 | ||||||||||||||
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| 1.6m Masters - Men and Women - Athletes 60y+ | ZAR 60 | — | Run / Walk | 11:50 | 12:20 | ||||||||||||||
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| 100m Kids Dash - 4y to 8y | ZAR 40 | — | Run / Walk | 12:00 | 12:20 | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun run - women only - Age restriction 13y+ | ZAR 80 | — | Run / Walk | 12:30 | 14:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| Open 10km – men and women - Age restriction 17y+ | ZAR 120 | ZAR 50 | Run / Walk | 13:30 | 16:00 | ||||||||||||||
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| Open 5km - men and women - Age restriction 16y+ | ZAR 80 | ZAR 50 | Run / Walk | 14:00 | 16:00 | ||||||||||||||
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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
Online entries
Pre-entry
On the day entries
On-the-day entries available from 07:30
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Virgin Active, Welkom
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 · 13:00–18:00
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 · 13:00–18:00
Race-morning collection
Available from 07:30
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
All finishers receive a medal.
Route - flat and fast
Featured race
Featured
2026
Verified
· 15 days ago
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30 Aug 2026
First start 06:30
Kyalami Corner
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Entry from R100
Open race
Resources
Location
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Mediclinic, Meulen Street
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Hilde du Plessis
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