Overview

About this event

The 2026 Parys Crater Street Mile will take place Saturday, 10 October 2026 from 07:00, at Parys Info Office, 30 Water Street in Parys, Free State, South Africa. Distances include a 2km race.

Held in the heart of our vibrant town, this exciting street-mile event welcomes runners of all ages and abilities for a day of action, energy, and unforgettable race-day atmosphere.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 10 Oct 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off
Street Mile	ZAR 70	Road	07:00	—

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

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Substitutions

No substitutions will be available

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Parys Info and Tourism Centre

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 · 10:00–18:00

On-the-day collection available from 05:00

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Parys Info Office, 30 Water Street, Parys Click for directions

Finish Parys Info Office, 30 Water Street, Parys Click for directions

Handouts

Medals for all participants

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Parking

Designated parking areas will be communicated before race day

Refreshments

Food and beverages will be on sale

Toilets

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

Substitutions

No substitutions will be available

• Distances & Race Program
  • 07:15 1 Mile: Rotarians & Friends for Polio Fun Run / Walk
  • 07:45 1 Mile: Business Fun Run / Walk
  • 08:00 Half-Mile / 800m: Rising Stars 7-9 years
  • 08:15 1 Mile: Boys & Girls 10-13 years / Sub Youth
  • 08:30 1 Mile: Boys & Girls 14-17 years / Youth
  • 08:45 1 Mile: Boys & Girls 18-19 years / Junior
  • 09:00 1 Mile: Masters Men & Women / 35+ years
  • 09:15 1 Mile: Seniors / 20-34 years
  • 09:30 1 Mile: Elite Women & Invited Athletes
  • 09:45 1 Mile: Elite Men & Invited Athletes
    
    
• Please note: In the unlikely event that changes need to be made to the race program, these changes will be communicated to participants.

Course

Route maps & elevation

Route maps and elevation profiles.

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Parys Info Office, 30 Water Street

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Parys Crater Street Mile Contact

[email protected] +27764301138

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Stay

Accommodation

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Train

Training programs

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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