Overview

About this event

The 2026 Cross the Line Half Marathon Middelburg will take place Saturday, 22 August 2026 from 07:00, at Steelcrest High School, 4 Springbok Ave, Kanonkop in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 15km, 10km and 5km races.

Runners can expect same organisational excellence, hospitality and extreme quality that you have become used to will be present at the Middelburg Cross The Line. We are putting every effort into ensuring that the event meets the highest road running standards, whilst also ensuring a wonderful family day out. We will be offering family-friendly entertainment, as well as ensuring that the running/walking events cater to all ages and levels of fitness and competitiveness.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 22 Aug 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	ZAR 180	ZAR 50	Road	07:00	—
Minimum age 16 years
15km Race	ZAR 150	ZAR 50	Road	07:10	—
Minimum age 15 years
10km Race	ZAR 120	ZAR 50	Road	07:10	—
Minimum age 14 years
4.9km Fun Run	ZAR 50	—	Run / Walk	07:30	—
Minimum age 9 years

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Pre-entry

Steelcrest High School

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 · 12:00–18:00

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Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Steelcrest High School

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 · 12:00–18:00

On-the-day collection available (06:00 – 06:45)

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Steelcrest High School, 4 Springbok Ave, Kanonkop, Middelburg

Finish Steelcrest High School, 4 Springbok Ave, Kanonkop, Middelburg

• Cut off Time: No cut off time

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Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Steelcrest High School, 4 Springbok Ave, Kanonkop

Contact

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Train

Training programs

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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