South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AMPU
21km Men's Challenge
Organised by Ngodwana Marathon Club
Verified 6 May 2026 · Last updated 10 Jun 2026
Half Marathon
4.9km
Verified — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 21km Men's Challenge will take place Saturday, 25 July 2026 from 07:00, at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Distances include a 21km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
25 Jul 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 220 | ZAR 60 | Road | 07:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 4.9km Fun Run | ZAR 50 | — | Run / Walk | 07:15 | — | ||||||||||||||
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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
Entries close 21 Jul 2026 or when sold out.
Entries via EntryGeek
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela
Finish
Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Mbombela Stadium
Contact the organiser
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