South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Race updates on WhatsApp.
Zero ads.
R29 a month puts updates for the races you follow on WhatsApp, removes every display ad and sticky banner from RunningCalendar, and keeps a person checking every event on the calendar.
Race updates on WhatsApp
Results, entries opening, and race-day reminders for the events you follow — sent to WhatsApp, not just email. Opt in from your account, verify your number, and reply STOP whenever you like.
Zero ads, zero banners
Every display ad and sticky banner disappears the moment payment clears — on desktop, on mobile, on every page of the site — and with them the ad-network scripts and tracking pixels.
Every event checked by a person
RunningCalendar is independent, and every event on it is checked by a real person, not an algorithm. Your subscription pays for that work to continue.
- Race updates on WhatsApp — results, entries opening, reminders.
- Zero display ads, zero sticky banners — every page, every device.
- Cancel any time — RunningCalendar PLUS runs to month end.
- Receipts retained — handy for SARS at year-end.
- Funds an independent calendar, every event checked by a person.
| Feature | Free | RunningCalendar PLUSPLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Full calendar & race directory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hand-verified race information | ✓ | ✓ |
| Save races · alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event notifications | Email only | WhatsApp & email |
| Display ads & sticky banners | Yes | — Removed |
| Supports independent verification | — | ✓ |
RunningCalendar is a side-project. Ads are its primary income — they pay for the server, the domain, and the hours spent calling organisers to verify that a race is still on. R29 a month is what it costs to keep that work going without leaning entirely on Google. If you use the site regularly and find it useful, subscribing is the most direct way to say so.
Frequently asked
Can I cancel any time?
Yes — two clicks from your account page. RunningCalendar PLUS runs to the end of your current billing period and then stops; no partial refunds needed.
How do the WhatsApp updates work?
Once you're subscribed, head to your account settings, add your number and verify it with a one-time code. From then on, the races you follow can ping you on WhatsApp — results, entries opening, race-day reminders — alongside email. You choose whether to keep both or mute the matching email, and you can reply STOP at any time to switch WhatsApp off.
What happens to the ads I see now?
They vanish within five minutes of payment clearing, on every device where you're signed in. No need to clear cache or reload — the next page load after sign-in will be free of ads.
Do you sell my email or card details?
No. PayFast handles card processing — we never see or store your card number. Your email address is used only for receipts and service notices and is never shared with third parties.
Is the receipt SARS-friendly?
Yes. Each transaction generates a numbered PDF invoice in ZAR, retained for seven years and downloadable from your billing history at any time.
