Overview

About this event

The 2025 Vitality Chicken Run, flavoured by Nando's took place Saturday, 8 November 2025 from 17:00, at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances included a 10km and 5km races.

Join the Vitality Chicken Run, flavoured by Nando’s, on Saturday, 8 November, as we take on the streets of Jozi with a 5 km or 10 km evening run that’s made for the brave. Whether you’re an ultra-marathon maestro or a running rookie, don’t miss this fearless celebration of fun, flavour and fitness.

If you’ve ever sprinted for a taxi, dodged potholes like a pro, or taken the stairs because the power was out (again) – your training has already begun. In fact, you’ve been training for this your whole life.

Choose between a 10km Hot Run (17:00 start) or a 5km Mild Run (17:20 start) and enjoy a festive evening of fitness, entertainment, and community spirit.

Your entry includes a race shirt, official timing chip, finishers medal and post-race entertainment to keep the energy high. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or running for fun with friends, the Chicken Run is the perfect mix of fun, fitness and flavour.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 8 Nov 2025

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Hot 10k	ZAR 350	Road	17:00	20:00
Minimum age 18 years
Mild 5k	ZAR 250	Road	17:20	19:20
Minimum age 18 years

Course

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Where

Location

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Ellis Park Stadium

Contact

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Train

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