Overview

About this event

The 2027 Original Mambas AC Freedom to Run is expected to take place on or around Saturday, 24 April 2027, from 06:00, at Beacon Bay Country Club - Beaconhurst Drive in East London, Eastern Cape. Distances are 21.1km, 10km and 5km. This date is estimated from a previous year's event and has not been confirmed.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 24 Apr 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
10km Race	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	06:05	—
Minimum age 9 years
Half-Marathon	TBC	Road	06:15	—
Minimum age 16 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Beacon Bay Country Club - Beaconhurst Drive, Beacon Bay, East London Click for directions

Finish Beacon Bay Country Club - Beaconhurst Drive, Beacon Bay, East London Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Pets

No animals are allowed on the course

Toilets

Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.

Water Points

Refreshment tables are provided every 3km along the routes

Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Beacon Bay Country Club - Beaconhurst Drive, Beacon Bay

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Contact

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Organiser

OMAC Race

[email protected] WhatsApp +27837526794

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Stay

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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