Friends of Pumpkins 10KM Race | 2026

The 2026 Friends of Pumpkins 10km Run takes place on Sunday, 20 September 2026, starting and finishing at Buffs Club, 1 Buffalo Park Drive, Quigney in East London, Eastern Cape. 🏃‍♂️🌿

Organised by Pumpkins AC, this road running event offers 10km and 5km Fun Run options, making it suitable for licensed runners, social runners, walkers, beginners, families, younger participants and local supporters. 👟

Both the 10km Race and 5km Fun Run start at 06h30, giving participants an early morning community race experience from Buffs Club. 🎖️

With medals for all finishers, T-shirts for the first 300 online entries in the 10km only, number collection before race day and on race morning, and on-the-day entries available from 05h00 to 06h00, the Friends of Pumpkins 10km Run offers a welcoming East London race-day experience. 🌄

Distances, Start Times & Entry Fees

1. 10km Race – 06h30 – R180 🏃‍♂️
2. 5km Fun Run / Walk – 06h30 – R60 🚶‍♀️

Temporary Licence Fees

1. 10km Temporary Licence: R50
2. 5km Temporary Licence: Not applicable

Event Details

📅 Date: Sunday, 20 September 2026

⏰ Start Time: 10km and 5km at 06h30

📍 Venue: Buffs Club

🛣️ Address: 1 Buffalo Park Drive, Quigney

🌍 City/Town: East London

📌 Province: Eastern Cape

👤 Organiser: Pumpkins AC

Entries & Number Collection

1. Entries: Via Entry Tickets
2. Entry Fees: R60–R180
3. Online Entries Close: 16 September 2026, or when sold out
4. On-the-day Entries: Available from 05h00–06h00
5. Late Entry Admin Fee: R20

Pre-entry / Number Collection Venue:

📍 Buffs Club, 1 Buffalo Park Drive, Quigney, East London

1. Friday, 18 September 2026: 15h00–19h00
2. Saturday, 19 September 2026: 15h00–19h00
3. Race-morning collection: 05h00–06h00

Race Day Information

1. Start and finish at Buffs Club
2. Medals for all finishers in the 10km and 5km fun run 🎖️
3. T-shirts for the first 300 online entries in the 10km only
4. Temporary ASA licence fee applies only to athletes who are not members of an affiliated running club

Important Notes

1. The event is listed as Road ASA · BORA
2. Minimum age: 10km – 14 years
3. Minimum age: 5km – 9 years
4. Cut-off times are not listed
5. Final race-day instructions should be confirmed with the organiser before the event

Contact Details

👤 Organiser: Pumpkins AC

📞 Phone: +27 72 817 6940