Overview

About this event

The 2026 Kotelo Mbekeni Foundation 5km Fun Run will take place Saturday, 24 October 2026 from 08:00, at Mkhitha Primary School, eZola Village, Ntabethemba in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 5km race.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 24 Oct 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off
5km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	08:00	—

Entry

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No entries available on race day.

On the day

Race Day Information

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Start Mkhitha Primary School, eZola Village, Ntabethemba, Queenstown

Finish Mkhitha Primary School, eZola Village, Ntabethemba, Queenstown

Where

Location

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Mkhitha Primary School, eZola Village, Ntabethemba

Contact

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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