Khayelitsha 10KM Road Race | 2026

The 2026 Khayelitsha 10km Road Race takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026, starting from Mandela Park Stadium on Tambo Road in Khayelitsha, Western Cape. 🏃‍♂️🌿

Organised by Khayelitsha Athletics Club, this verified road running event offers both a 10km Road Race and a 5km Fun Run, making it suitable for competitive runners, club athletes, social runners, walkers, beginners, families, and local supporters. 👟

The 10km Road Race starts at 07h00 and provides a strong community road running challenge, while the 5km Fun Run starts at 07h30, offering a shorter and more accessible option for walkers, families, younger participants, and social runners. 🎖️

With medals to all finishers, two water stations on route, medical support, parking, security, event marshals, Metro Police support, food stalls, refreshments, and prize giving at 09h00, the Khayelitsha 10km Road Race offers a lively and welcoming Western Cape race-day experience. 🌄

Distances, Start Times & Entry Fees

• 10km Road Race – 07h00 – R130 🏃‍♂️
• 5km Fun Run – 07h30 – R50 🚶‍♀️

Event Details

📅 Date: Sunday, 6 September 2026

⏰ Start Time: 10km at 07h00; 5km at 07h30

📍 Venue: Mandela Park Stadium

🛣️ Address: Tambo Road

🌍 City/Town: Khayelitsha

📌 Province: Western Cape

👤 Organiser: Khayelitsha Athletics Club

Number Collection

📅 Friday, 4 September 2026: 09h00–15h00

📅 Saturday, 5 September 2026: 09h00–15h00

📅 Race Day: 04h00–06h30

📍 Venue: Mandela Park Stadium

Important Notes

• Entries close on 31 August 2026 or once sold out
• Temporary licence fee for the 10km is R60
• Junior temporary licence fee is R40
• Junior 10km entry fee is R90
• Great Grand Masters enter the 10km for free
• Cut-off time for both distances is 09h00
• Minimum age: 10km – 14 years
• Minimum age: 5km – 12 years
• Medals awarded to all finishers
• No headphones permitted on the route