iThemba Challenge | 2026

Sunday, 6th December 2026
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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Run the iThemba Challenge in Durban on 6 Dec 2026. Choose 10km or 5km and enjoy a lively community race at Kings Park Stadium.

Participants
1000 Participants
Difficulty
Beginner Friendly
Distances
5 โ€“ 10 km
Entries close
21 days left to book
Organized by
iThemba Athletics Club
Location
Kings Park Athletics Stadium

About iThemba Challenge | 2026

The iThemba Challenge 2026 takes place on Sunday, 6 December 2026, at Kings Park Athletics Stadium in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Organised by iThemba Athletics Club, this community road running event offers runners and walkers an energetic morning of racing in one of Durbanโ€™s best-known sporting venues.


๐ŸŒ… Participants can choose between a 10km Road Race and 5km Fun Run/Walk, making the event suitable for competitive runners, recreational athletes, walkers and families looking to finish the year with an active challenge.


๐Ÿ… Race Distances & Entry Fees

๐Ÿ”ฅ 10km Road Race

  1. Entry Fee: R200
  2. Start Time: 06:00
  3. Minimum Age: 14 years


๐ŸŒŸ 5km Fun Run / Walk

  1. Entry Fee: R100
  2. Start Time: 06:15
  3. Minimum Age: 9 years


๐Ÿ“ Event Details

Date: Sunday, 6 December 2026

Venue: Kings Park Athletics Stadium

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Organiser: iThemba Athletics Club

Distances: 10km & 5km

First Start: 06:00

Race-Day Entries: Not available

Entry Status: Entries not yet open


โœจ What to Expect

๐Ÿƒ Choose the 10km for a longer road running challenge or enjoy the shorter 5km Run/Walk.

๐ŸŒด Enjoy an early-morning race in Durban.

๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Distances suitable for competitive runners and recreational participants.

๐Ÿค Experience a welcoming community race atmosphere to round off the running year.


๐ŸŒŸ Take on the iThemba Challenge!

Whether you're chasing a strong 10km performance or enjoying the 5km Fun Run/Walk with friends and family, the iThemba Challenge 2026 offers a great opportunity to get active and enjoy Durbanโ€™s running community.


Choose your distance, lace up and get ready for race day at Kings Park!

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