Heritage Day Race | 2026

The Heritage Day Race 2026 takes place on Sunday, 27 September 2026, at South East Boulevard Shopping Centre in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. Organised by Top Runners Central Gauteng, this road running event brings athletes, walkers and families together for a morning of fitness, community spirit and Heritage Month celebration.

🇿🇦 Participants can choose between a 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Road Race and 5km Fun Run/Walk, making the event suitable for experienced runners, recreational athletes and those looking to enjoy a shorter, social distance.

🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees

The minimum ages are 16 years for the 21.1km, 14 years for the 10km and 9 years for the 5km. Temporary ASA licences are required for applicable participants who are not members of an affiliated running club.

📍 Event Details

Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026

Venue: South East Boulevard Shopping Centre, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng

Organiser: Top Runners Central Gauteng

Entries Close: 20 September 2026, or when sold out

Race-Morning Collection: 04:00–06:00

Refunds: No refunds of entry fees

🎽 Number Collection

📅 Friday, 25 September: 10:00–17:00

📅 Saturday, 26 September: 10:00–17:00

🌅 Race Morning: 04:00–06:00

All number collection takes place at South East Boulevard Shopping Centre.

✨ Race-Day Highlights

💧 Water points approximately every 3km along the route.

🩺 Medical support stationed on the route and at the finish.

🚻 Portable toilets available at the start, finish and along the route.

🎧 Headphones are not permitted during the race.

🇿🇦 Celebrate Heritage Month on the Run

Whether you're chasing a half marathon personal best, testing your speed over 10km or enjoying the 5km with friends and family, the Heritage Day Race 2026 is a great way to celebrate Heritage Month through movement, determination and community spirit in Vanderbijlpark.