Overview

About this event

The 2025 Robben Island Museum Running For Peace Memorial Run took place Saturday, 6 December 2025 to Sunday, 7 December 2025 from 08:00, at Robben Island in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances included a 10km race.

Robber Island Museum, in collaboration with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and the Western Province Athletics (WPA), presents the 2025 edition of the Robben Island Memorial Run under the theme "RUN FOR PEACE"

Come and join us on Robben Island for a day of fun that includes an awesome ferry ride, a scenic 10km run, some yummy treats, a beautiful t-shirt a stunning medal and a visit to the museum.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 6 Dec 2025 1 race

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
10km Race Sold out	ZAR 475	Road	08:00	—
Minimum age 14 years

Sunday 7 Dec 2025 1 race

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
10km Race	TBC	Road	08:00	—
Minimum age 14 years

Where

Location

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Robben Island

Contact

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Train

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History

Past editions

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