South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AGN
Tshwane Oppie Bol
Verified 16 Jun 2026 · Last updated 18 Jul 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Road Mile
Verified 1mo ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Tshwane Oppie Bol will take place Saturday, 7 November 2026 from 06:00, at Defence Sports Grounds Thaba Tshwane in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km, 5km and 2km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
7 Nov 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 220 | ZAR 70 | Road | 06:00 | 09:00 | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 150 | ZAR 70 | Road | 06:15 | 08:15 | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 100 | ZAR 70 | Road | 08:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 1.6km Dream Mile | ZAR 80 | ZAR 70 | Road | 08:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
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Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
Medals to all finishers
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Pets Allowed
No pets at the venue.
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Defence Sports Grounds Thaba Tshwane
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