Runners Memorial Race | 2026

The 2026 Runners Memorial Race takes place on Thursday, 31 December 2026, starting at 06h30 from the Mouille Point Lighthouse in Mouille Point, Cape Town, Western Cape.

This meaningful year-end running event gives participants the opportunity to come together in remembrance, reflection, and community spirit while enjoying an active morning along Cape Town’s scenic Atlantic seaboard.

The event features an 8km race, making it accessible to club runners, social participants, walkers, and those looking for a shorter but memorable final run of the year. With its coastal setting and iconic lighthouse start venue, the Runners Memorial Race offers a fitting way to close off the running calendar.

Whether you are running in memory of someone special, joining fellow athletes for a reflective community event, or simply ending the year with movement, the Runners Memorial Race promises a respectful and uplifting Cape Town race-day experience.

Distance

• 8km