South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
Start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
Owl Project 5km Fun Run & Walk
Verified 19 Aug 2026 · Last updated 26 Aug 2026
5km
Verified 1w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Owl Project 5km Fun Run & Walk will take place Saturday, 10 October 2026 from 07:00, at Loerie Dog Park in Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 5km race.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
10 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Type | Start | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 195 | Road | 07:00 | — |
Merchandise
T-Shirt
First 50 entrants will recieve a free tshirt
ZAR 195
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult
On the day entries
On-the-day entries available from 06:00
Entry Limit
500
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
Medals to all finishers
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Pets
Dogs are welcome. Must be on a leach (max 2m) and under full control. Please clean up after your dog.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Entry Limit
500
Promoted race
A paid placement. Listings and rankings are never influenced by advertising spend.
Promoted
2026
Verified
· 37 days ago
Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic
30 Aug 2026
First start 06:30
Kyalami Corner
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Entry from R100
Open race
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Loerie Dog Park
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Organiser
Owl Project Contact
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