Overview

About this event

The 2026 Sesheng AC Half Marathon will take place Saturday, 10 October 2026 from 06:30, at Curro Kathu in Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.

The second edition of the Sesheng AC Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, 10 October 2026, in Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa. The race starts at 06:30 from Curro on Umgeni Road.

Participants can choose from three distances: 21.1km (Half Marathon), 10km, and 5km, catering to both competitive athletes and community runners.

The primary aim of the event is to encourage communities across the country to take up running and stay fit. By offering a range of distances, the race hopes to inspire people of all ages and fitness levels - from seasoned athletes to beginners - to embrace an active lifestyle.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 10 Oct 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	ZAR 170	ZAR 70	Road	06:30	10:30
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 140	ZAR 70	Road	06:35	08:35
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 60	—	Road	06:40	08:10
Minimum age 9 years

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Pre-entry

Kalahari Country Club

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 · 15:00–19:00

Entries close 7 Nov 2026 or when sold out.

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Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Kalahari Country Club

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 · 15:00–19:00

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Curro Kathu, Kathu

Finish Curro Kathu, Kathu

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Curro Kathu

Contact

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Train

Training programs

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Coach Parry

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025