Overview

About this event

The 2027 Rose Run is expected to take place on or around Saturday, 8 May 2027, from 06:30, at Olive Ridge School in Bloemfontein, Free State. Distances are 32km, 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.

Saturday 8 May 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
32km Road	TBC	Road	06:30	10:30
Minimum age 19 years
10km Road	TBC	Road	06:45	10:30
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	07:00	10:30
Minimum age 9 years

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Olive Ridge School, Bloemfontein Click for directions

Finish Olive Ridge School, Bloemfontein Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Tog Bag

No tog bag area

Toilets

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

Water Points

Water tables every 3km with refreshment hand outs

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Olive Ridge School

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Ettiene Stone

[email protected] +27833048289

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Stay

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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