South Africa
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Date
Sun, 29 Nov 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · CGA
The RAC Tough One
Organised by Rand Athletic Club
Verified 1 Oct 2026 · Last updated 11 Nov 2026
32km
5km
Verified 1mo ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 The RAC Tough One takes place on Sunday, 29 November 2026, from 06:00, at Randburg Sports Complex in Randburg, Gauteng. Distances are 32km and 5km. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
29 Nov 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Grand Masters | Late Entries | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||
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| RAC 32km Tough One | ZAR 400 | ZAR 80 | ZAR 300 | ZAR 520 | Road | 06:00 | 10:30 | ||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 100 | — | — | ZAR 200 | Run / Walk | 06:30 | — | ||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
First 1000 32km entries will receive a FREE shirt
ZAR 180
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Online entries
Entries via PeakTiming
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Randburg Sports Complex, Randburg
Thu, 26 Nov 2026 · 09:00–18:00
Fri, 27 Nov 2026 · 09:00–18:00
Sat, 28 Nov 2026 · 09:00–18:00
Race-morning collection
Available (04:00 – 05:30)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
Medals for finishers of Tough One 32 km event only.
Parking
Within Randburg Sports Complex, Damelin and nearby parking facilities.
Pets
No pets at the venue.
Timing
Gun to mat timing
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Randburg Sports Complex
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Organiser
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