South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
Start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · EPA
Buco Smash The Pineapple Run
Organised by Kowie Striders
Verified 6 Aug 2026 · Last updated 28 Aug 2026
27km
10km
Verified 3w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Buco Smash The Pineapple Run will take place Saturday, 10 October 2026 from 07:00, at Port Alfred Country Club in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 27km and 10km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
10 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Early Bird | Grand Masters | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||
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| 27km Buco Smash The Pineapple | ZAR 190 | ZAR 50 | ZAR 170 | ZAR 170 | Road | 07:00 | — | ||||||||||||
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| 10km Road Race | ZAR 100 | ZAR 50 | — | ZAR 50 | Road | 08:00 | — | ||||||||||||
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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
Entries via Entry Tickets
Closes 7 Oct 2026 · or when sold out
- Early-bird cutoff: 25 Sep 2026
Pre-entry
On the day entries
On-the-day entries available from 05:30
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Port Alfred Country Club, Port Alfred
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 · 15:30–17:30
Race-morning collection
Available from 05:30
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Refreshments
Food stalls will be available.
There is free transport available from Port Alfred Country Club to Bathurst leaving at 06h00.
Promoted race
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Promoted
2026
Verified
· 38 days ago
Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic
30 Aug 2026
First start 06:30
Kyalami Corner
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Entry from R100
Open race
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Port Alfred Country Club
French St
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Organiser
Mike Nunan
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