Overview

About this event

The 2024 Slave Route Challenge took place Sunday, 26 May 2024 from 07:00, at Cape Town City Hall, Darling Street in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Distances included a 21km, 10km and 5km races.

powered by Brimstone

A historic part of Cape Town was built by those who were enslaved and apprenticed from Indonesia and Malaysia. Many Capetonians can trace their ancestors back to this time. Slave Route Challenge, powered by Brimstone, is a running event with the purpose of raising awareness about the history and heritage of Cape Town. It truly encapsulates the spirit of Ubuntu!

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 26 May 2024

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	ZAR 190	ZAR 75	Road	07:00	10:30
Minimum age 16 years
10km Big Walk	ZAR 90	ZAR 50	Walk	07:30	—
Minimum age 14 years
10km Race	TBC	—	Road	07:30	09:30
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 50	—	Run / Walk	07:40	—
Minimum age 9 years

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

Course

Route maps & elevation

Route maps and elevation profiles.

Half-Marathon (21.1 km)

10km Big Walk (10.0 km)

5km Fun Run (5.0 km)

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Cape Town City Hall, Darling Street

Contact

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Train

Training programs

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2023

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