South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 21 Nov 2026
Start 05:30
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · LIMA
Makgobaskloof Plunge
Organised by Rotary Haenertsburg
Verified 4 Jun 2026 · Last updated 10 Jun 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Makgobaskloof Plunge will take place Saturday, 21 November 2026 from 05:30, at Plein Street Haenertsburg in Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
21 Nov 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Makgobaskloof Plunge Marathon | ZAR 400 | ZAR 50 | Road | 05:30 | 11:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 300 | ZAR 50 | Road | 05:30 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| Allesbeste 10km | ZAR 200 | ZAR 50 | Road | 08:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 100 | — | Road | 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
Food Lovers Market, The Farmyard Trading Post, Polokwane
Wed, 18 Nov 2026 · 16:00–18:00
Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 16:00–18:00
Food Lovers Market, corner Bert Booysen and Loop Streets, Tzaneen
Wed, 18 Nov 2026 · 15:00–18:00
Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 15:00–18:00
Fri, 20 Nov 2026 · 15:00–18:00
Rotary Clubhouse, Rissik St, Haenertsburg
Fri, 20 Nov 2026 · 14:00–18:00
Entries close 16 Nov 2026 or when sold out.
Entries via PeakTiming
- LATE ENTRY FEES:
- 42.2km - R450 Late Entry Fee at Collection
- 21.1km - R350 Late Entry Fee at Collection
- 10km - R250 Late Entry Fee at Collection
- 5km - R150 Late Entry Fee at Collection
- TRANSPORT:
- 42.2km - R90 Bus ticket
- 21.1km - R70 Bus ticket
- 10km - R50 Bus ticket
- 5km - R40 Bus ticket
- NB: Above prices for online entry fees, T-shirts and bus tickets include VAT but exclude transaction fees
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Food Lovers Market, The Farmyard Trading Post, Polokwane
Wed, 18 Nov 2026 · 16:00–18:00
Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 16:00–18:00
Food Lovers Market, corner Bert Booysen and Loop Streets, Tzaneen
Wed, 18 Nov 2026 · 15:00–18:00
Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 15:00–18:00
Fri, 20 Nov 2026 · 15:00–18:00
Rotary Clubhouse, Rissik St, Haenertsburg
Fri, 20 Nov 2026 · 14:00–18:00
- Late race number collection
- for the 42km only - available on the day at Rotary Clubhouse in Haenertsburg: 4am - 5am
- 21km and 10km at bus embarkation point in Tzaneen
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
Plein Street Haenertsburg, Tzaneen
Finish
Plein Street Haenertsburg, Tzaneen
- Tickets for Bus Ride to the start
- Bus embarkation at Driving Range Agatha St Tzaneen; co-ordinates -23.81947, 30,16249
- 42.2 km - R90 - last bus leaves at 04h00
- 21.1 km - R70 - last bus leaves at 04h15
- 10 km - R50 - last bus leaves at 06h00
- 5 km - R40 - last bus leaves at 07h00
- STRICTLY NO parking at or near the Start of the 21km, 10km and 5 km events; please buy a ticket online or arrange to be dropped off
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Location
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Plein Street Haenertsburg
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