Overview

About this event

The 2026 Owl Project 5km Fun Run & Walk will take place Saturday, 8 August 2026 from 07:00, at Loerie Dog Park in Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 5km race.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 8 Aug 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off
5km Fun Run	ZAR 195	Road	07:00	—

Goodies

Merchandise

T-Shirt

First 50 entrants will recieve a free tshirt

ZAR 195

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Download the official event flyer

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• Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult

On-the-day entries available from 06:00

Entry Limit

500

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Loerie Dog Park, Randburg Click for directions

Finish Loerie Dog Park, Randburg Click for directions

Handouts

Medals to all finishers

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Pets Allowed

Dogs are welcome. Must be on a leach (max 2m) and under full control. Please clean up after your dog.

Entry Limit

500

Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (997.74 KB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Loerie Dog Park

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Contact

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Organiser

Owl Project Contact

[email protected] +27763609072

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