Overview

About this event

The 2027 Sydenham Challenge takes place on Sunday, 21 February 2027, from 05:00, at Sydenham Sports Club in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Distances are 32km and 16km. Entry fees and an online entry link for 2027 have not been published yet.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 21 Feb 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
32km Road Race	TBC	Road	05:00	—
16km Run	TBC	Road	05:00	08:00
Minimum age 16 years
16km Walk	TBC	Walk	05:00	08:00
Minimum age 16 years

Entry

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Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

On the day

Race Day Information

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Start Sydenham Sports Club, Barns Road, Sydenham, Durban Click for directions

Finish Sydenham Sports Club, Barns Road, Sydenham, Durban Click for directions

Medical

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Toilets

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Water Points

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Where

Location

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Sydenham Sports Club, Barns Road, Sydenham

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Anita Johannes

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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