Running races in South Africa
Find running races in South Africa. Compare 15 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 10K races, 5K races, marathons, half marathons, ultramarathons and 100K races.
Events to explore include aQuelle Jacaranda City Challenge, Chrysalis Academy Trail Run and JETOUR Nedbank Running Club WPA 10K 2026.
63 listed events · 15 with upcoming dates · 3 upcoming featured races
Upcoming running races
15 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
aQuelle Jacaranda City Challenge
RSAPretoria, Gauteng
aQuelle Jacaranda City Challenge in Pretoria.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Chrysalis Academy Trail Run
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Chrysalis Academy Trail Run in Cape Town, South Africa.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗JETOUR Nedbank Running Club WPA 10K 2026
RSABrackenfell, Western Cape
10 km road race organised by Nedbank Running Club WPA at Cape Gate Lifestyle Centre.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Axxess Landmarks
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Axxess Landmarks in Cape Town, South Africa.
· 6K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Soweto Marathon
RSAFNB Stadium, Johannesburg
Soweto Marathon — FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa. World Athletics calendar (F).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon
RSAStellenbosch, Western Cape
Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
· 10K / Half marathon / Marathon · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →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.
· 10K / 5K / Half Marathon / Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Growthpoint Properties Sundowner
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Growthpoint Properties Sundowner in Cape Town, South Africa.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Taalmonument Night Race
RSAPaarl, Western Cape
Taalmonument Night Race in Paarl, South Africa.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Tokai Manor House Run
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Tokai Manor House Run in Cape Town, South Africa.
· 16K / 8K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗27 For Freedom
RSAPaarl, Western Cape
27 For Freedom in Paarl, South Africa.
· 10K / 27K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Two Oceans Marathon
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Two Oceans Marathon stages a 56km road ultra and 21.1km half marathon in Cape Town.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Africa's first Abbott World Marathon Major.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB
RSAGeorge
Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Event.
· 168K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Comrades Marathon
RSADurban and Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
The Comrades Marathon is an annual road ultramarathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
· Ultra · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Featured races in South Africa
AthRecs editorial selections and events recorded in major or final series. These are also included by date in the calendar above.
Two Oceans Marathon
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Two Oceans Marathon stages a 56km road ultra and 21.1km half marathon in Cape Town.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
RSACape Town, Western Cape
Africa's first Abbott World Marathon Major.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Comrades Marathon
RSADurban and Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
The Comrades Marathon is an annual road ultramarathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
· Ultra · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →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 Run Yor City 10K Gqeberha ASA (1)
RSAGqeberha
ABSA Run Yor City 10K Gqeberha ASA (1) at Gqeberha (RSA).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →ABSA Run Your City
RSAJohannesburg
ABSA Run Your City — Johannesburg, South Africa. World Athletics calendar (F).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →ABSA Run Your City 10K
RSATshwane
ABSA Run Your City 10K — Tshwane, South Africa. World Athletics calendar (F).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →African Otter Trail Run — RETTO TRAIL
RSA
Historical results collected from the UTMB Index.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →aQuelle Zone 3 Marathon
RSAJohannesburg, Gauteng
aQuelle Zone 3 Marathon in Johannesburg.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Asics Curro Street Mile
RSACurro Hazeldean, Pretoria
Asics Curro Street Mile at Curro Hazeldean, Pretoria (RSA).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in South Africa
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Cape Town (6), Paarl (2), Brackenfell (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in South Africa
Which running races are coming up in South Africa?
aQuelle Jacaranda City Challenge is listed for 24 October 2026. Chrysalis Academy Trail Run is listed for 31 October 2026. JETOUR Nedbank Running Club WPA 10K 2026 is listed for 31 October 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in South Africa?
Look for 10K races, 5K races, marathons, half marathons, ultramarathons and 100K races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for South 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.