Overview

About this event

The 2026 Melkbos 15km will take place Saturday, 24 October 2026 from 06:30, at Melkbos Beach Front in Melkbosstrand, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 15km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 24 Oct 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Grand Masters	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
15km Race	ZAR 130	ZAR 85	Free	Road	06:30	09:00
Minimum age 15 years Prize-giving 09:00
5km Beach Walk	ZAR 80	—	—	Walk	06:30	—
Prize-giving 09:00

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Download the official event flyer

Online entries

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Entries via Entry Ninja

On the day entries

No entries available on race day.

Entry Limit

Entries are capped - 1500

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Melkbos Beach Front, Melkbosstrand

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 · 16:00–20:00

Race-morning collection

Available from 05:30

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Melkbos Beach Front, Melkbosstrand Click for directions

Finish Melkbos Beach Front, Melkbosstrand Click for directions

Running with Earphones

The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.

Timing

Electronic chip timing for the 15km.

Tog Bag

No tog bag service.

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route. Plastic free event.

Entry Limit

Entries are capped - 1500

Featured

Featured race

Featured 2026

Verified · 32 days ago

Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic

30 Aug 2026 First start 06:30 Kyalami Corner

Half Marathon 10km 5km

Entry from R100 Save Open race

Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (832.08 KB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Melkbos Beach Front

Beach Road

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Melkbos AC Contact

[email protected] WhatsApp +27760516382

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Stay

Accommodation

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Train

Training programs

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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