Overview

About this event

The 2026 Lilyfontein Tomato TROT will take place Saturday, 17 October 2026 from 13:30, at Lilyfontein School, Farm 564, Brakfontein in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 15km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 17 Oct 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
15km Trail	ZAR 200	Trail	13:30	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run/Walk	ZAR 100	Trail	15:00	—
Minimum age 12 years

Goodies

Merchandise

T-Shirt

First 1600 online entrants get a free shirt (sizes subject to availability)

Price TBC

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Online entries

Enter Now

• Online entry can be done via the Karri App
• All Late entries close 30 minutes before each race starts

Pre-entry

Lilyfontein School

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · 14:00–16:30

On the day entries

On-the-day entries available from 10:00

Admin Fee

Late entries will attract an additional R50 entry fee

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Lilyfontein School

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · 14:00–16:30

Race-morning collection

Available from 10:00

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Lilyfontein School, Farm 564, Brakfontein, East London Click for directions

Finish Lilyfontein School, Farm 564, Brakfontein, East London Click for directions

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Pets

No dogs are allowed on the premises

Prize Giving

16:30

Toilets

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

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

• Children under 12 years to be accompanied by an adult. Children under 4 years enjoy the event for free. 

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Featured race

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Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic

30 Aug 2026 First start 06:30 Kyalami Corner

Half Marathon 10km 5km

Entry from R100 Save Open race

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Lilyfontein School, Farm 564, Brakfontein

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Tyla van Vuuren

[email protected] WhatsApp +27797658832

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Stay

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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