Overview

About this event

The 2026 Run Westvaal VW 10km Race will take place Saturday, 5 December 2026 from 06:30, at R40 in front of Hudson Motors Mbombela in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Distances include a 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 5 Dec 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
10km Race	ZAR 150	ZAR 50	Road	06:30	09:00
Minimum age 14 years
4.9km Run / Walk	ZAR 70	—	Run / Walk	06:45	—
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

ZAR 175

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Download the official event flyer

Online entries

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Entries via EntryGeek

Closes 2 Dec 2026 · or when sold out

• First 500 entries receive a goodie bag

Pre-entry

Westvaal VW Mbombela

Fri, 4 Dec 2026 · 11:00–20:00

Admin Fee

Late entries will attract an additional R50 entry fee

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Westvaal VW Mbombela

Fri, 4 Dec 2026 · 11:00–20:00

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start R40 in front of Hudson Motors Mbombela, Mbombela Click for directions

Finish R40 in front of Hudson Motors Mbombela, Mbombela Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Toilets

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

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

Featured

Featured race

Featured 2026

Verified · 11 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

Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (774.36 KB)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

R40 in front of Hudson Motors Mbombela

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

City of Mbombela Marathon Club Contact

[email protected] +27827408839

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Stay

Accommodation

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Train

Training programs

Hand-picked training pathways to get you to the start line ready.

Coach Parry

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Energy Lab

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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