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About this event

The 2026 Pacers Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness took place Saturday, 31 January 2026 from 07:00, at Alberton Dam in Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances included a 8km, 5km and 2km races.

Pacers Athletics Club and Infiniti Mlenzi Foundation invites you to join the inaugural 2026 Pacers Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness.

Join us in support of those affected by suicide and battling suicidal toughts! Let us destigmatize mental illness. Together we can create a space to empathy, understanding and hope.

Mental Health Matter every day.

Races

Distances & fees

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Saturday 31 Jan 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
8km Run / Walk	ZAR 80	Run / Walk	07:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Run / Walk	ZAR 60	Run / Walk	07:00	—
Minimum age 9 years
1 Mile	ZAR 30	Run / Walk	08:30	—
Minimum age 9 years

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Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic

30 Aug 2026 First start 06:30 Kyalami Corner

Half Marathon 10km 5km

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Alberton Dam

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Lerato Moletsane

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