South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sun, 28 Jun 2026
Start 08:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · KZNA
SPAR Women's Challenge Durban
Organised by Sydenham AC
Verified 24 Mar 2026 · Last updated 10 Jun 2026
10km
5km
Verified — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 SPAR Women's Challenge Durban will take place Sunday, 28 June 2026 from 08:00, at Masabalala Yengwa Avenue outside Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Distances include a 10km and 5km races.
Celebrating its 36th running in 2026, the SPAR Women’s 10/5km Challenge Durban is one of South Africa’s most popular road races, attracting thousands of runners and walkers each year. Held along the scenic Durban beachfront, the event offers both 10km and 5km race options, making it accessible to elite athletes, casual runners, and families alike.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
28 Jun 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 200 | ZAR 60 | Road | 08:00 | 10:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Race | ZAR 200 | — | Road | 09:00 | 10:30 | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Entries close 22 Jun 2026 or when sold out.
Entries via EasyReg
- GOODIE BAGS will be issued at the finish line after completion of the event on Sunday, 28 June 2026.
- Please note only females may enter the 10km challenges.
- In-Store Payment Option:
- Enter online and select Pay In-Store. You’ll receive a barcode via email which you can use to pay at any SPAR store in KwaZulu-Natal within 24 hours. (Maximum of 3 entries per transaction.)
- Participants who choose the in-store payment option will automatically be entered to win R10,000 in SPAR vouchers.
- All online and in-store payments must be completed by Monday, 22 June 2026.
- SPAR stores will NOT accept entries or entry forms.
- Bulk Entries:
- If you are entering 10 or more people – CLICK HERE
- Bulk entries must be done electronically via the link provided. No entries will be accepted via email. Bulk entries must be collected by the team co-ordinator. Please note that entries will not be processed until payment has been received.
- Bulk entries close on Friday, 12 June 2026.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium OUTER FIELDS
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 · 10:00–18:00
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 · 10:00–16:00
- Manual entries will be accepted at the Registration Venue on the 2 days prior to the event (Subject to the 12,500 limit not having been reached). Payment options at Registration include Credit Card and Debit Card.
- For security reasons, NO CASH will be accepted at Registration.
- Manual Entries will require the completion of an entry information on the FinishTime Passport APP.
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
Masabalala Yengwa Avenue outside Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium, Durban
Finish
Masabalala Yengwa Avenue outside Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium, Durban
- RACE BIBS & LICENCE NUMBERS
- All participants must wear a SPAR Race Bib on the FRONT of their vest/shirt. For licensed athletes the SPAR Race Bib must only be placed over the numeric portion of the ASA licence number. See ASA Rules. (NOT on the shorts – ASA/KZNA Rule).
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
10km Race
5km Race
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Masabalala Yengwa Avenue outside Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium
Contact the organiser
Send a message to the organiser and they'll reply to the email you provide.
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