South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 5 Dec 2026
Start 08:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · WPA
Robben Island Museum Memorial Run
Verified 6 Nov 2026 · Last updated 11 Nov 2026
10km
Verified 4d ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Robben Island Museum Memorial Run takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026, from 08:00, at The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island in Cape Town, Western Cape. It is a single 10km road race. The event is sold out. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
FROM PROTEST TO POWER! Experience history, heritage and fitness!
Join us for an unforgettable 10km run on the iconic Robben Island. Take a ferry ride, enjoy a scenic run, visit the Robben Island Museum and explore parts of the iconic island.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
5 Dec 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 525 | Road | 08:00 | — | |||||||||||||||
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How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Online entries
Entries via Webtickets
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Entry details will be released shortly.
Entries close on 26 November or when capacity has been reached.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island, Cape Town
Wed, 2 Dec 2026 · 10:00–18:00
Thu, 3 Dec 2026 · 10:00–18:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
All finishers receive a medal.
Medical
Medical support available.
Timing
Electronic chip timing.
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Water Points
Water at the start and finish
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
V&A Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
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