Metropolitan 10km | 2026
Event information
Conquer the Metropolitan 10K in Bellville on 25 Nov 2026. Race the #Toughest10K from 6pm and enjoy an exciting evening challenge!
Route
About Metropolitan 10km | 2026
The Metropolitan 10K 2026 takes place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026, at Parc du Cap in Bellville, Western Cape. Starting at 18:00, this popular evening road race challenges runners to “Conquer the #Toughest10K” and enjoy an energetic midweek race experience.
🔥 With a single 10km distance, the event is ideal for competitive runners, club athletes and recreational participants looking to test their speed and endurance over a challenging course.
🏅 Race Distance & Entry Fees
🔥 Metropolitan 10K
- Distance: 10km
- Start Time: 18:00
- Minimum Age: 14 years
- Cut-Off: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Senior Entry: R120
- Senior Unlicensed Entry: R180
- Junior Entry: R70
- Junior Unlicensed Entry: R110
- 70+ Entry: Free
- 70+ Unlicensed Entry: R60
A service fee applies to online entries.
📍 Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Venue: Parc du Cap
Address: 1 Mispel Road, Bellville
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Distance: 10km
Start Time: 18:00
Online Entries Close: 13 November 2026
Race-Day Entries: Not available
🎽 Late Entries & Race Pack Collection
A limited number of entries will be available during race pack collection:
📅 21 November: Sportsman's Warehouse Tygervalley and Rondebosch
📅 23 & 24 November: Parc du Cap
💳 Only electronic payments will be accepted for these late entries.
🌙 Late race pack collection will also be available on race day until 17:50.
✨ Race-Day Highlights
🏅 All finishers receive a medal.
🎁 Finishers also receive a TakealotNOW & Mr D mystery box.
💧 Three water stations will be available along the route, with water and Coca-Cola at the finish.
⏱️ Electronic race timing will be used.
🎒 A tog bag facility will be available at the entrant's own risk.
🎧 Headphones and personal music players are not permitted during the race.
🏆 Prize Money
Cash prizes are available across the Junior, Open, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69 and 70+ categories.
🥇 Open Winner: R3,000
🥈 Open Runner-Up: R2,000
🥉 Open Third Place: R1,000
Age-category winners receive R600, with R500 for second and R400 for third.
🔥 Conquer the #Toughest10K!
Take on an evening challenge through Bellville and see if you have what it takes to conquer the Metropolitan 10K.
Whether you're racing for a personal best, competing for a podium position or simply testing yourself over 10km, get ready for a fast and memorable Wednesday night race.