South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 26 Sep 2026
Start 05:45
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · KZNA
Pick n Pay Durban Sunrise Run
Organised by DHS Old Boys AC
Verified 14 May 2026 · Last updated 10 Jun 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
Verified — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Pick n Pay Durban Sunrise Run will take place Saturday, 26 September 2026 from 05:45, at Amphitheatre, Durban Promenade in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km and 10km races.
The marathon is a Comrades Qualifier
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
26 Sep 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 450 | — | Road | 05:45 | 11:45 | ||||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 350 | ZAR 100 | Road | 05:45 | 09:15 | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 250 | ZAR 70 | Road | 06:40 | 08:30 | ||||||||||||||
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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.
Pre-entry
Southern Sun Garden Court, Snell Parade
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 · 10:00–17:00
Entries close 23 Aug 2026 or when sold out.
Entries via EventTiming
- Early bird entries, before 1 Jun less R50
- Late entries, after 27 Aug, add R45
- First 2000 entries get a Pick n Pay goodie bag and a custom pair of race sox!
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Southern Sun Garden Court, Snell Parade
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 · 10:00–17:00
On-the-day number collection (05:15 – 06:15)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
Amphitheatre, Durban Promenade, Durban
Finish
Amphitheatre, Durban Promenade, Durban
- Note the 42km is a double lapper of the 21km route
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Half-Marathon
10km Race
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Amphitheatre, Durban Promenade
Contact the organiser
Send a message to the organiser and they'll reply to the email you provide.
Training programs
Hand-picked training pathways to get you to the start line ready.
Coach Parry
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