South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 26 Jun 2027
Start 08:00
2027
Road
ASA · AMPU
Wakkerstroom Mountain Challenge
Organised by Volksrust Marathon Club
Last updated 11 Nov 2026
Half Marathon
16km Trail
10km
5km
Date, time and location confirmed. Other details assumed from last year.
About this event
The 2027 Wakkerstroom Mountain Challenge takes place on Saturday, 26 June 2027, from 08:00, at NG Kerk Wakkerstroom in Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga. Distances are 21.1km, 16km, 10km and 5km. Entry fees and an online entry link for 2027 have not been published yet.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
26 Jun 2027
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| Half-Marathon | TBC | Road | 08:00 | 11:30 | |||||||||||||||
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| Iron Horse Trail Run | TBC | Trail | 08:00 | 11:30 | |||||||||||||||
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| 10km Run / Walk | TBC | Run / Walk | 08:00 | 11:30 | |||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run/Walk | TBC | Run / Walk | 08:00 | — | |||||||||||||||
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Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
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.
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
NG Kerk Wakkerstroom
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Organiser
Rupert Lawlor
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