Overview

About this event

2026 Mthatha Street Race will take place on, or close to Sunday, 29 November 2026. Exact date and time to be confirmed. The event will take place at Umtata Health Club in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 29 Nov 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
10km Race	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	06:15	—
Minimum age 9 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

No entries available on race day.

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Umtata Health Club, Mthatha

Finish Umtata Health Club, Mthatha

Course

Route maps & elevation

Route maps and elevation profiles.

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Umtata Health Club

Contact

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Train

Training programs

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History

Past editions

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