Bokone Challenge Half Marathon | 2026

The Bokone Challenge Half Marathon 2026 takes place on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo. Organised by Polokwane Athletics Club, this road-running event offers competitive athletes, recreational runners and families an exciting morning of racing.

Participants can choose between a 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Road Race and 5km Fun Run/Walk, with starts from 06:00. With a substantial prize purse, electronic race administration and three accessible distances, the Bokone Challenge offers something for runners of different ages and abilities.

🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees

🔥 21.1km Half Marathon

• Entry Fee: R270
• Grand Masters: R260
• Temporary Licence: R70
• Start Time: 06:00
• Cut-Off: 09:00
• Minimum Age: 16 years

⚡ 10km Road Race

• Entry Fee: R190
• Grand Masters: R180
• Temporary Licence: R70
• Start Time: 06:00
• Cut-Off: 08:00
• Minimum Age: 14 years

🌟 5km Fun Run / Walk

• Entry Fee: R100
• Grand Masters: R90
• Temporary Licence: R70
• Start Time: 06:15
• Minimum Age: 9 years

Temporary licence fees apply to participants who are not members of an affiliated athletics club.

📍 Event Details

Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026

Venue: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium

Location: Polokwane, Limpopo

Organiser: Polokwane Athletics Club

Distances: 21.1km, 10km & 5km

First Start: 06:00

Race-Day Entries: Not available

Total Prize Money: R60,100

🎽 Race Number Collection

📅 Thursday, 5 November: 10:00–19:00

📍 Polokwane Athletics Clubhouse, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium

📅 Friday, 6 November: 10:00–19:00

📍 Polokwane Athletics Clubhouse, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium

🌅 Saturday, 7 November: 05:00–05:45

📍 Old Peter Mokaba Stadium

Race morning is for number collection only, with no new entries available on the day.

✨ Race-Day Highlights

🏆 A total prize purse of R60,100 is available across the event.

🏃 Three distances cater to half-marathon runners, 10km athletes and recreational 5km participants.

🏟️ All races start and finish at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

⏱️ The half marathon has a 3-hour cut-off, while the 10km has a 2-hour cut-off.

👕 Official event T-shirts are available to purchase.

🌟 Take on the Bokone Challenge!

Whether you're targeting a strong 21.1km performance, chasing a quick 10km or enjoying the 5km Fun Run/Walk, the Bokone Challenge Half Marathon 2026 offers a great morning of road running in Polokwane.

Choose your distance, lace up and get ready to race at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium!