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5K races in Africa
Compare 5k races across Africa and choose where to compete next. Compare 9 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include KPMG Ebene City Run, Chrysalis Academy Trail Run and King Savers Night Blaze Run.
Narrow your search to South Africa, Mauritius and Ethiopia, or browse the other locations below.
22 listed events · 9 with upcoming dates
Upcoming 5k races
9 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
KPMG Ebene City Run
MRIEbene
KPMG Ebene City Run: running in Ebene, Mauritius.
· 5K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Chrysalis Academy Trail Run
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Chrysalis Academy Trail Run in Cape Town, South Africa.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗King Savers Night Blaze Run
MRIBeau Vallon
King Savers Night Blaze Run: running in Beau Vallon, Mauritius.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗A2Z Dynamic Annual Marathon 2026
RSAPolokwane, Limpopo
Road marathon programme in Polokwane with 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km distances.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Colgate Trail
MRIPetit Raffray
Colgate Trail: running in Petit Raffray, Mauritius.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Growthpoint Properties Sundowner
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Growthpoint Properties Sundowner in Cape Town, South Africa.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Taalmonument Night Race
RSAPaarl, Western Cape
Taalmonument Night Race in Paarl, South Africa.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Bois Cheri Saint Aubin Trail
MRIBois Cheri
Bois Cheri Saint Aubin Trail: running in Bois Cheri, Mauritius.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗27 For Freedom
RSAPaarl, Western Cape
27 For Freedom in Paarl, South Africa.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Absa 5km Race
ZAMLusaka
Absa 5km Race at Lusaka (ZAM).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Africell Color Run Luanda
ANGLuanda
Africell Color Run in Luanda.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →F21 Half Marathon
RSAPhalaborwa
F21 Half Marathon at Phalaborwa (RSA).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Great Zimbabwe Marathon
ZIMMasvingo
Running races through the Great Zimbabwe heritage area near Masvingo.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Lephalale Mall 3-in-1 Community Run 2026
RSALephalale, Limpopo
Three-distance community road run at Lephalale Mall with 21 km, 10 km and 5 km races.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Mbekweni 10K and 5K Fun Run
RSAMbekweni, Western Cape
Mbekweni 10K and 5K Fun Run in Mbekweni, South Africa.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →
Choosing a race in Africa
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Cape Town (2), Paarl (2), Beau Vallon (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about 5k races in Africa
Which 5k races are coming up in Africa?
KPMG Ebene City Run is listed for 23 October 2026 (entry closed). Chrysalis Academy Trail Run is listed for 31 October 2026. King Savers Night Blaze Run is listed for 14 November 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
Where can I find race entry details for Africa?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.