Aliwal Top Runners Half-Marathon | 2026

The 2026 Aliwal Top Runners Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape. 🏃‍♂️🌄

Hosted by Aliwal Top Runners, this road running event offers 21.1km, 10km, and 5km race options, making it suitable for half marathon runners, club athletes, licensed runners, social runners, walkers, beginners, families, and local supporters. 👟

The 10km Road Race starts at 06h00 and the 21.1km Half Marathon starts at 06h15, with both routes starting at the R58 and finishing at Sauwer Park Stadium. The 5km starts at 06h30 and starts and finishes at Sauer Park Stadium, offering a shorter and more accessible race-day option. 🎖️

With medals for selected finishers, free T-shirts for early 10km and 21.1km registrations, and total cash prizes of R60,300, the Aliwal Top Runners Half Marathon offers a strong Eastern Cape community race-day experience. 🌿

Distances, Start Times & Entry Fees

1. 21.1km Half Marathon – 06h15 – Local R230 / International R320 🏃‍♂️
2. 10km Road Race – 06h00 – Local R160 / International R280 👟
3. 5km Run / Walk – 06h30 – Local R90 / International R200 🚶‍♀️

Local Runner Entry Fee Structure

5km

1. 5km: R90

10km

1. Until 30 September: R160
2. 1–31 October: R190
3. 1–14 November: R210

21.1km

1. Until 30 September: R230
2. 1–31 October: R250
3. 1–12 November: R280

International Runner Entry Fees

1. 5km: R200
2. 10km: R280
3. 21.1km: R320

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026

⏰ Start Time: 10km at 06h00; 21.1km at 06h15; 5km at 06h30

📍 Location: Maletswai, Aliwal North, 9750

🌍 City/Town: Aliwal North

📌 Province: Eastern Cape

👤 Host Club: Aliwal Top Runners

Start & Finish Information

1. 10km: Starts at R58 and finishes at Sauer Park Stadium
2. 21.1km: Starts at R58 and finishes at Sauer Park Stadium
3. 5km: Starts and finishes at Sauer Park Stadium

Medals & T-Shirts

1. 5km: First 100 finishers receive medals
2. 10km: First 100 finishers receive medals
3. 21.1km: First 200 finishers receive medals

T-Shirts

1. 5km: Participants receive medals only
2. 10km: First 100 runners to register receive free T-shirts
3. 21.1km: First 100 runners to register receive free T-shirts

Prize Money

1. Total cash prizes of R60,300 to be won 💰

Race Enquiries

📞 Khaya: 071 716 8767

📞 Ncedo: +27 73 639 6213

📞 Nthabi: +27 78 560 8778