South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 26 Sep 2026
Start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · EPA
SPAR Women's Challenge Gqeberha
Verified 23 Jun 2026 · Last updated 16 Jul 2026
10km
5km
Verified 3w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 SPAR Women's Challenge Gqeberha will take place Saturday, 26 September 2026 from 07:00, at Pollok Beach Grass Area, Summerstrand in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 10km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
26 Sep 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10km Race | ZAR 200 | ZAR 50 | Run / Walk | 07:00 | 09:30 | ||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 200 | — | Run / Walk | 08:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||
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.
Entries close 18 Sep 2026 or when sold out.
Entries via EasyReg
- No late entries at stores or via email will be accepted
- Limited Manual Late Entries: From 23-25 Sept 09h00-18h00 at the Race Village - Pollok Beach (Grass Area behind Something Good)
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Entry Limit
6000
Substitutions
Substitutions allowed
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
Medals to all finishers
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Lucky Draw
Lucky draw at prize-giving for finishers.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Pets Allowed
No pets at the venue.
Prize Giving
10:00
Timing
Electronic chip timing for all distances.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Entry Limit
6000
Substitutions
No entry transfers or substitutions.
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Pollok Beach Grass Area, Summerstrand
Get directionsGet notified
Follow this event
We'll let you know when online entries open, the date changes, or results are loaded — no account needed.
Contact the organiser
Organiser
EPA Office
Send a message to the organiser and they'll reply to the email you provide.
Accommodation
Places to stay near the start. Booking through this map supports RunningCalendar at no extra cost to you. Affiliate
Training programs
Hand-picked training pathways to get you to the start line ready.
Coach Parry
Structured, app-delivered plans for every distance from 5 km to Comrades — daily workouts, pace targets, Strava sync and a South African coaching community.
Affiliate · disclosed Join NowOwnMyRun · Gerda Steyn
Free, self-guided training plans built by Comrades & 2 Oceans champion Gerda Steyn — a great starting point if you want structure without a subscription.
View plansEnergy Lab
A South African running community with a built-in training app — adaptive plans whose paces recalculate as you get fitter, plus club runs, results and event RSVPs. Free while in beta.
Join Energy LabYou may also like
Golden Oldies 10km
18 Jul 2026
10km
5km
Bestmed Madibaz Half-Marathon
25 Jul 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Icon's Journey Marathon
26 Jul 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
5km
Washie 100 Miler
31 Jul 2026
Ultra
Nelson Mandela Bay Choose to Challenge
1 Aug 2026
10km
5km
1km
Overtakers SC Women's Day Race
8 Aug 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Past editions
FromZAR 200
Enter Now
via EasyReg
