South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 14 Nov 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AGN
Tom Jenkins Challenge with Discovery Vitality
Organised by Arcadia Running Club
Verified 18 Sep 2026 · Last updated 11 Nov 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 1mo ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Tom Jenkins Challenge with Discovery Vitality takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026, from 06:00, at Union Buildings in Pretoria, Gauteng. Distances are 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Online entries have closed. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
14 Nov 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Grand Masters | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 250 | ZAR 70 | Free | Road | 06:00 | — | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Road Race | ZAR 180 | ZAR 70 | Free | Road | 06:00 | — | |||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 100 | — | Free | Run / Walk | 06:15 | — | |||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
NO FREE T-SHIRTS LEFT
Free with entry
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Online entries
Entries via Entry Ninja
Entries closed.
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Admin Fee
An admin fee of R20 applies for late entries
Entry Limit
Entries are capped - 4500
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
BB Nissan Gezina, Pretoria
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 · 10:00–18:00
Race-morning collection
Available (04:30 – 05:45)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
All finishers receive a medal.
Medical
Medical support available.
Pets
No pets at the venue.
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Entry Limit
Entries are capped - 4500
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Half-Marathon
10km Road Race
5km Fun Run
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Union Buildings, Government Ave
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Organiser
James Matshekga
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