South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sun, 4 Oct 2026
Start 08:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · CGA
SPAR Women's Challenge Jozi
Organised by CGA
Verified 11 Aug 2026 · Last updated 3 Sep 2026
10km
5km
Verified 3w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 SPAR Women's Challenge Jozi will take place Sunday, 4 October 2026 from 08:00, at Marks Park Sports Club, Judith Rd, Emmarentia in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 10km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
4 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Run / Walk | ZAR 200 | ZAR 55 | Run / Walk | 08:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 200 | — | Run / Walk | 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.
Online entries
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Entry Limit
Entries are capped - 15000
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Marks Park Sports Club, Johannesburg
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 · 10:00–18:00
Sat, 3 Oct 2026 · 10:00–18:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
Medals are handed out on Race Day once you have crossed the finish line.
Medical
Medical support available.
Pets
No pets at the venue.
Refreshments
There will be food and beverages for sale on Race Day
Timing
Both the 5km fun run and the 10km race will be a timed event.
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Toilets
Toilets at the start / finish.
Water Points
There will be refreshment points at regular intervals along the race route.
Entry Limit
Entries are capped - 15000
Goodie Bags are handed out on race day in clearly marked, designated areas, on the field, after the race. No Race Number = No Goodie Bag
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Marks Park Sports Club, Judith Rd, Emmarentia
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Martinah Mgidi
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