Overview

About this event

The 2026 Lilyfontein Tomato TROT will take place Saturday, 17 October 2026 from 13:30, at Lilyfontein School, Farm 564, Brakfontein in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 15km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 17 Oct 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
15km Trail	ZAR 200	Trail	13:30	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run/Walk	ZAR 100	Trail	15:00	—
Minimum age 12 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Pre-entry

Lilyfontein School

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · 14:00–16:30

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• Online entry can be done via the Karri App
• All Late entries close 30 minutes before each race starts

On-the-day entries available from 10:00

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Lilyfontein School

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · 14:00–16:30

On-the-day collection available from 10:00

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Lilyfontein School, Farm 564, Brakfontein, East London

Finish Lilyfontein School, Farm 564, Brakfontein, East London

• Children under 12 years to be accompanied by an adult. Children under 4 years enjoy the event for free. 

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Lilyfontein School, Farm 564, Brakfontein

Contact

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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