South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 24 Oct 2026
Start 06:30
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · WPA
Melkbos 15km
Organised by Melkbos Athletics Club
Last updated 11 Sep 2026
15km
5km Walk
Verified — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Melkbos 15km takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 06:30, at Melkbos Beach Front in Melkbosstrand, Western Cape. Distances are 15km and 5km. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
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 | ||||||||||||
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| 15km Race | ZAR 130 | ZAR 85 | Free | Road | 06:30 | 09:00 | |||||||||||||
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| 5km Beach Walk | ZAR 80 | — | — | Walk | 06:30 | — | |||||||||||||
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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
Entries via Entry Ninja
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Entry Limit
Entries are capped - 1500
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
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
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
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Melkbos Beach Front
Beach Road
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Melkbos AC Contact
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