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Date
Sun, 25 Oct 2026
Start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · CGA
Thembisa Mile
Organised by Thembisa Athletic Club
Verified 2 Sep 2026 · Last updated 11 Sep 2026
10km
Road Mile
Verified 1w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Thembisa Mile takes place on Sunday, 25 October 2026, from 07:00, at Olifantsfontein Sports Ground in Midrand, Gauteng. Distances are 10km and 1.6km. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
25 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 150 | ZAR 60 | Run / Walk | 07:00 | 09:00 | ||||||||||||||
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| 1 Mile | ZAR 50 | ZAR 30 | Road | 09:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Race notes
- 1 Mile: Different category 1 mile events from 09h00 - 11h45. Please see flyer for program. 1 Mile athletes must be able to complete their event in 15 (fifteen) minutes.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
T- Shirts are available for purchase when registering ONLINE only until 13 September 2026 at Midnight
ZAR 150
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Late registration fee is R200 for 10km and R100 for 1 Mile.
Online entries
Pre-entry
Refunds
Entries are non-refundable.
Substitutions
Substitutions only available at the race number collection EXPO. Substitution fee is R100
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Olifantsfontein Sports Ground, Midrand
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 · 09:00–17:00
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 · 09:00–17:00
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 · 09:00–18:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
Pets
No pets at the venue.
Prize Giving
Prize giving will commence at 08h30 for 10km and at 12h00 for the 1 Mile races
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Refunds
Entries are non-refundable.
Substitutions
Substitutions only available at the race number collection EXPO. Substitution fee is R100
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Olifantsfontein Sports Ground
W View Rd
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