South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AFS
SAPS Half-Marathon
Last updated 6 Oct 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 SAPS Half-Marathon takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026, from 06:00, at Bobbies Park in Bloemfontein, Free State. Distances are 21.1km, 10km 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.
Saturday
10 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 180 | ZAR 50 | Road | 06:00 | 09:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 130 | ZAR 50 | Road | 06:15 | 08:15 | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 80 | — | Road | 06:30 | 07:30 | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Closes 6 Oct 2026 · or when sold out
Pre-entry
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Bobbies Park, Bloemfontein
Thu, 8 Oct 2026 · 12:00–19:00
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 · 12:00–19:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
Handouts
Every finisher will receive a medal
Medical
Medical support available.
Parking
Parking is available but at own risk/responsibility
Showers
No shower facilities at the venue.
Timing
Electronic chip timing.
Tog Bag
No tog bag service.
Water Points
Waterpoints will be at every 3km
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Bobbies Park
2 Hanna Rd, Fichardt Park
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
L Leseane
L Santi
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