South Africa
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Botswana
Mozambique
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Zimbabwe
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Date
Sun, 18 Oct 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · ATRA
Walter Sisulu Convocation
Organised by Mthatha Athletics Club
Verified 28 Jul 2026 · Last updated 31 Jul 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
1km
Verified 2d ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Walter Sisulu Convocation will take place Sunday, 18 October 2026 from 06:00, at Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km, 5km and 1km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
18 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 250 | ZAR 60 | Road | 06:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Road Race | ZAR 200 | ZAR 60 | Road | 06:20 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run/Walk | ZAR 150 | — | Run / Walk | 06:40 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 1km Fun Run/Walk | ZAR 50 | — | Run / Walk | 06:50 | — | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
Free T-Shirts to first 500 registered in the 21km and first 500 registered in the 10km. NO T-SHIRTS IN 5KM & 1KM
Free with entry
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Online entries
Pre-entry
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · 16:30–19:00
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 · 16:30–19:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start · Half-Marathon
N2, New Town next to Viji, Mthatha
Start · 10km Road Race
N2, Qwe-Qwe, Mthatha
Start · 5km Fun Run/Walk
N2, Payne, Mthatha
Start · 1km Fun Run/Walk
N2, Ultracity, Mthatha
Handouts
First 1000 finishers
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· 11 days ago
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Half Marathon
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5km
Entry from R100
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Location
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Walter Sisulu University
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