Overview

About this event

The 2026 PSJ River Mountain Run will take place Sunday, 27 September 2026 from 05:30, at AGATE TERRACE in Port Saint Johns, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 27 Sep 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	ZAR 300	Road	05:30	10:30
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 200	Road	05:30	10:30
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 100	Road	05:30	—
Minimum age 9 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Pre-entry

Port St Johns Visitor Information Centre

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 · 12:00–16:30

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 · 08:00–22:00

Entries close 26 Sep 2026 or when sold out.

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Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Port St Johns Visitor Information Centre

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 · 12:00–16:30

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 · 08:00–22:00

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start AGATE TERRACE, Port Saint Johns

Finish AGATE TERRACE, Port Saint Johns

Downloads

Resources

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Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

AGATE TERRACE

Contact

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Train

Training programs

Hand-picked training pathways to get you to the start line ready.

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025