South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 12 Sep 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · CGA
Waterfall City Half-Marathon
Organised by Waterfall City Athletics
Verified 24 Jun 2026 · Last updated 10 Aug 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 1mo ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Waterfall City Half-Marathon will take place Saturday, 12 September 2026 from 06:00, at Mall of Africa, Waterfall City Park in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
12 Sep 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Grand Masters | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 280 | ZAR 70 | ZAR 240 | Road | 06:00 | — | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Road | ZAR 190 | ZAR 60 | ZAR 170 | Road | 06:00 | — | |||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 100 | — | ZAR 90 | Run / Walk | 06:15 | — | |||||||||||||
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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
Online entries
Pre-entry
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
STADIO Higher Education, Midrand Waterfall Campus
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 · 12:00–20:00
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 · 09:00–20:00
Race-morning collection
Available (04:30 – 05:30)
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.
Parking
Plenty of safe parking will be availalbe at the Mll of Africa
Pets
No pets at the venue.
Prize Giving
09:00
Walkers
Social walkers welcome — finish at your own pace.
Timing
Electronic chip timing for all distances.
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Featured race
Featured
2026
Verified
· 21 days ago
Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic
30 Aug 2026
First start 06:30
Kyalami Corner
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Entry from R100
Open race
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Mall of Africa, Waterfall City Park
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Organiser
Waterfalll City Athletic Club Contact
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