CSIR Road Race | 2026
Event information
Run the CSIR Road Race in Pretoria on 17 Oct 2026. Choose 21.1km, 10km or 5km and enjoy a classic Gauteng road race this spring!
About CSIR Road Race | 2026
The CSIR Road Race 2026 takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at the CSIR Main Campus in Brummeria, Pretoria, Gauteng. Organised by CSIR Running Club, this popular road running event welcomes competitive athletes, recreational runners and families for an energetic morning of racing.
🌅 Participants can choose between a 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Road Race and 5km Fun Run/Walk, offering distances for experienced runners, developing athletes and those looking for a shorter community challenge.
🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees
🔥 21.1km Half Marathon
- Entry Fee: R200
- Temporary Licence: R70
- Grand Masters: Free
- Start Time: 06:00
- Cut-Off: 09:15
- Minimum Age: 16 years
⚡ 10km Road Race
- Entry Fee: R150
- Temporary Licence: R70
- Grand Masters: Free
- Start Time: 06:00
- Cut-Off: 08:00
- Minimum Age: 14 years
🌟 5km Fun Run / Walk
- Entry Fee: R50
- Grand Masters: Free
- Start Time: 06:10
- Minimum Age: 9 years
📍 Event Details
Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
Venue: CSIR Main Campus, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Organiser: CSIR Running Club
Distances: 21.1km, 10km & 5km
First Start: 06:00
Prize Giving: 09:00
Entries Close: 13 October 2026, or when sold out
Race-Day Entries: Not available
🎽 Number Collection
📅 Friday, 16 October: 14:00–18:00 at CSIR South Gate
🌅 Race Morning: 04:30–05:50
✨ Race-Day Highlights
👕 Free event T-shirts for the first 200 online entrants in either the 21.1km or 10km races.
🏅 Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to category winners and eligible finishers within the official cut-off times.
💧 Refreshment stations will be positioned approximately every 3km.
🩺 Medical support will be available on race day.
🎒 A tog bag drop-off facility will be available at the start.
🎧 Headphones and personal music players are not permitted during the race.
🐾 Pets are not permitted at the venue.
🌟 Take on the CSIR Road Race!
Whether you're chasing a half-marathon PB, testing your speed over 10km or enjoying the 5km with friends and family, the CSIR Road Race 2026 offers a great opportunity to experience Pretoria's running community.
Choose your distance, lace up and get ready for race day at the CSIR!