Overview

About this event

2026 Tom Jenkins Challenge with Discovery Vitality will take place on, or close to Saturday, 14 November 2026. Exact date and time to be confirmed. The event will take place at Union Buildings, Government Ave in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 14 Nov 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 16 years
21km Walk	TBC	Walk	06:00	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
10km Walk	TBC	Walk	06:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	06:15	—
Minimum age 9 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

On the day entries

No entries available on race day.

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Union Buildings, Government Ave, Pretoria Click for directions

Finish Union Buildings, Government Ave, Pretoria Click for directions

Pets

No pets at the venue.

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Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Union Buildings, Government Ave

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Contact

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Organiser

James Matshekga

[email protected] +27825661595

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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