Overview

About this event

The 2027 Race Against Cancer with Discovery Vitality is expected to take place on or around Sunday, 20 June 2027, from 07:00, at Orlando Communal Hall in Soweto, Gauteng. Distances are 21.1km, 10km and 5km. This date is estimated from a previous year's event and has not been confirmed.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 20 Jun 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	TBC	Road	07:00	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	TBC	Road	07:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	07:15	—
Minimum age 9 years

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Orlando Communal Hall, 129 Adams Street, Orlando East, Soweto Click for directions

Finish Orlando Communal Hall, 129 Adams Street, Orlando East, Soweto Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Toilets

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

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Orlando Communal Hall, 129 Adams Street, Orlando East

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Race Against Cancer Contact

[email protected] +27751898814

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Stay

Accommodation

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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