South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 19 Sep 2026
Start 06:30
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · EPA
Northern Areas 10km & 5km Family Run
Organised by Gelvandale Athletic Club
Verified 26 Aug 2026 · Last updated 10 Sep 2026
10km
5km
Verified 2w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Northern Areas 10km & 5km Family Run takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026, from 06:30, at Gelvandale Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. Distances are 10km 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
19 Sep 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 50 | Road | 06:30 | 08:10 | |||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 30 | Run / Walk | 06:45 | 08:00 | |||||||||||||||
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How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Entries via Webtickets
Refunds
Entries are non-refundable.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Gelvandale Stadium, Liebenberg Rd, Gelvandale, Gqeberha
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 · 16:00–18:00
Race-morning collection
Available from 05:30
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Lucky Draw
Lucky draw at prize-giving for finishers.
Handouts
Gold medals to top 5 men/ladies and age-category winners; silver to next 150; bronze to all finishers within cut-off (10km); medals to ALL finishers (5km)
Parking
Parking access from Liebenberg Road and field next to swimming pool in Beetlestone Road
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Refunds
Entries are non-refundable.
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Gelvandale Stadium, Liebenberg Rd, Gelvandale
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Organiser
EP Athletics
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