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Date
Sun, 6 Sep 2026
Start 06:30
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · KZNA
The Merewent AC 15km Race and 5km Fun Walk
Organised by Merewent Athletic Club
Verified 15 Jun 2026 · Last updated 3 Aug 2026
15km
5km
Verified 1mo ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 The Merewent AC 15km Race and 5km Fun Walk will take place Sunday, 6 September 2026 from 06:30, at Dhubri Road Sport Grounds, Merebank in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Distances include a 15km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
6 Sep 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Great Grand Masters | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| 15km Run / Walk | ZAR 180 | ZAR 80 | Free | Run / Walk | 06:30 | 09:30 | |||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Walk / Run | ZAR 30 | — | — | Run / Walk | 07:00 | 09:30 | |||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
Free T-Shirt for early birds - 15km race only (except for over 70's who have free entry)
Price TBC
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Entries via EventTiming
Closes 2 Sep 2026 · or when sold out
Early bird entries close 22 Aug
Both events allow for running or walking. The 15km event has a separate prize for the fastest walker
The 5km Fun Run/Walk participants will also get a race bib and will receive an official time
Pre-entry
Admin Fee
Late entries will attract an additional R30 entry fee
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Dhubri Road Grounds
Sat, 5 Sep 2026 · 10:00–15:00
Race-morning collection
Available from 05:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Handouts
Medals to all finishers
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
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.
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Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
15km Run / Walk
Resources
5km Fun Walk / Run (5.0 km)
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Dhubri Road Sport Grounds, Merebank
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Strini Pillay
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