Overview

About this event

2026 NWU Berts Bricks Night Race will take place on, or close to Wednesday, 7 October 2026. Exact date and time to be confirmed. The event will take place at NWU Campus (Lovers Lane) in Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa. Distances include a 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Wednesday 7 Oct 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
10km Race	TBC	Road	19:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
4.9km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	19:15	—
Minimum age 9 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

No entries available on race day.

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start NWU Campus (Lovers Lane), Potchefstroom

Finish NWU Campus (Lovers Lane), Potchefstroom

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

NWU Campus (Lovers Lane)

Contact

Contact the organiser

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Message

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Train

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History

Past editions

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