Overview

About this event

The 2026 Balwin Properties Umhlanga Rocks Half-Marathon will take place Sunday, 15 November 2026 from 05:30, at Oceans Mall in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 15 Nov 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Early Bird	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	ZAR 320	ZAR 100	ZAR 290	Road	05:30	09:00
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 270	ZAR 80	ZAR 240	Road	05:30	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Run / Walk	ZAR 175	—	ZAR 160	Run / Walk	05:45	—
Minimum age 9 years

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Goodies

Merchandise

T-Shirt

Free T-shirts for the first 2,000 entries

ZAR 90

Goodie Bags

Goodie bags to the first 4000 entries

Free with entry

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Online entries

Enter Now

Entries via RacePass

Closes 30 Sep 2026 · or when sold out

On the day entries

No entries available on race day.

Refunds

Entries are non-refundable.

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Oceans Mall, Durban Click for directions

Finish Oceans Mall, Durban Click for directions

Running with Earphones

The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.

Medical

Medical support available.

Parking

Parking

Refreshments

Food stalls will be available.

Toilets

Toilets at the start / finish.

Water Points

6 water tables with water and drinks

Refunds

Entries are non-refundable.

Featured

Featured race

Featured 2026

Verified · 31 days ago

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.

Oceans Mall

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Adam Lipschitz

[email protected] +27820877744

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Stay

Accommodation

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Train

Training programs

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Coach Parry

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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