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Date
Sat, 1 Aug 2026
Start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · EPA
Nelson Mandela Bay Choose to Challenge
Organised by EP Athletics
Verified 26 May 2026 · Last updated 6 Jul 2026
10km
5km
1km
Verified 1mo ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Nelson Mandela Bay Choose to Challenge will take place Saturday, 1 August 2026 from 07:00, at Baywest Mall Entrance 4, 100 Baywest Blvd, Hunters Retreat in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 10km, 5km and 1km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
1 Aug 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10km Race | ZAR 180 | Road | 07:00 | 08:40 | |||||||||||||||
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| 5km Family Run/Walk | ZAR 50 | Run / Walk | 07:15 | 08:40 | |||||||||||||||
| 1km Kiddies Dash | ZAR 20 | Run / Walk | 08:40 | 09:00 | |||||||||||||||
Merchandise
T-Shirt
Free Tshirts will be available for the first 200 entries received online for either distance!
Price TBC
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Pre-entry
Baywest Mall
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 · 13:00–18:00
Entries close 29 Jul 2026 or when sold out.
Entries via Webtickets
- Limited Tshirts will be available for purchase on the day of registration on a first come first served basis
On-the-day entries available from 06:00
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Baywest Mall
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 · 13:00–18:00
On-the-day number collection from 06:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Lucky Draw
Lucky draw at prize-giving for finishers.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Baywest Mall Entrance 4, 100 Baywest Blvd, Hunters Retreat
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
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