Overview

About this event

The 2026 SPAR Women's Challenge Mbombela will take place Saturday, 18 July 2026 from 08:00, at Lowveld National Botanical Garden in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Distances include a 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 18 Jul 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
10km Run / Walk	ZAR 200	Run / Walk	08:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
4.9km Fun Run	ZAR 200	Run / Walk	08:00	—
Minimum age 9 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Download the official event flyer

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On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Lowveld National Botanical Garden, Mbombela Click for directions

Finish Lowveld National Botanical Garden, Mbombela Click for directions

Handouts

Medals to all athletes who finishes within the cut-off time

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Parking

Free parking at the start venue.

Tog Bag

No tog bag facilities

Toilets

Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.

Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (558.35 KB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Lowveld National Botanical Garden

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Contact

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Organiser

Lowmed Running Club Contact

[email protected] +27832368208

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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