South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
Start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · EPA
Forest Run Challenge
Organised by Sibaleka Nani Athletics Club
Verified 7 Apr 2026 · Last updated 10 Jun 2026
15km
5km
Verified — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Forest Run Challenge will take place Saturday, 20 June 2026 from 07:00, at SANDF Army Base, Forest Hill Sports Grounds, Willow Drive in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 15km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
20 Jun 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| 15km Race | ZAR 150 | ZAR 50 | Road | 07:00 | 09:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 50 | — | Run / Walk | 07:15 | 09:30 | ||||||||||||||
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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.
Download the official event flyer
Pre-entry
SANDF Forest Hill Army Base
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 · 16:00–18:00
Entries close 18 Jun 2026 or when sold out.
Entries via Entry Ninja
- Submit manual entries at Brian Bands Cape Road or UD Sport in Kariega. Pre-entry deadline:
- Wednesday, 18 June 2026, at 17h00.
- Full race results will be available at www.epathletics.co.za.
On-the-day entries available (05:00 – 06:50)
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
SANDF Forest Hill Army Base
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 · 16:00–18:00
On-the-day number collection (05:00 – 06:50)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
SANDF Army Base, Forest Hill Sports Grounds, Willow Drive, Gqeberha
Finish
SANDF Army Base, Forest Hill Sports Grounds, Willow Drive, Gqeberha
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
SANDF Army Base, Forest Hill Sports Grounds, Willow Drive
Contact the organiser
Send a message to the organiser and they'll reply to the email you provide.
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