Overview

About this event

The 2026 SPAR Women's Challenge Maritzburg will take place Sunday, 23 August 2026 from 08:00, starting at Princess Margaret Drive and finishing at The Oval, Alexandra Park in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Distances include a 10km and 5km races.

With both 10km and 5km out-and-back routes starting on Princess Margaret Drive and finishing at The Oval Cricket Stadium, this iconic event is open to runners and walkers alike. Limited to 4000 entries, all finishers will receive a T-shirt, goodie bag and medal. Female entrants also stand a chance to win lucky draw prizes. Whether you're racing for a personal best or just soaking up the vibrant atmosphere, this is a must-do event on the runners calendar. Enter online by 17 August 2026, no late entries at stores or via email will be accepted. 

 

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Sunday 23 Aug 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
10km Run / Walk	ZAR 200	ZAR 60	Run / Walk	08:00	10:30
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 200	—	Run / Walk	08:00	09:00
Minimum age 9 years

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Online entries

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Entries via EasyReg

Closes 17 Aug 2026 · or when sold out

• Please note: As this is a Women’s race, the 10km distance is restricted to Female entrants ONLY.
• SPAR stores will NOT accept entries or entry forms.

Pre-entry

The Oval Cricket Stadium

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 · 10:00–15:00

On the day entries

No entries available on race day.

Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

Entry Limit

4000

Substitutions

NO SUBSTITUTIONS

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Princess Margaret Drive, Pietermaritzburg Click for directions

Finish The Oval, Alexandra Park, Pietermaritzburg Click for directions

Lucky Draw

Lucky draw at prize-giving for finishers.

Handouts

All finishers will receive a T-shirt, goodie bag and medal

Pets

No pets at the venue.

Prize Giving

10:30

Timing

Electronic chip timing for all distances.

Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

Entry Limit

4000

Substitutions

NO SUBSTITUTIONS

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Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

The Oval, Alexandra Park

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

SPAR Womens Race Maritzburg Contact

[email protected] +27873300001

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Stay

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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