5K races in South Africa
Find 5k races in South Africa. Compare 5 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 Chrysalis Academy Trail Run, A2Z Dynamic Annual Marathon 2026 and Growthpoint Properties Sundowner.
10 listed events · 5 with upcoming dates
Upcoming 5k races
5 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
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 ↗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 ↗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 ↗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.
F21 Half Marathon
RSAPhalaborwa
F21 Half Marathon at Phalaborwa (RSA).
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 →NMB Half Marathon
RSAGqeberha
NMB Half Marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Region 5 Marathon
RSAUnion Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria
Region 5 Marathon at Union Buildings Tshwane, 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 (2), Paarl (2), Polokwane (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 South Africa
Which 5k races are coming up in South Africa?
Chrysalis Academy Trail Run is listed for 31 October 2026. A2Z Dynamic Annual Marathon 2026 is listed for 15 November 2026. Growthpoint Properties Sundowner is listed for 8 December 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
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.