GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon | 2026

The 2026 GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, 15 August 2026, starting from Wyvern Club, Kingswood College in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. 🏃‍♂️🌿

Organised by The Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset, this road running event offers 21.1km, 10km, and 1km Dassie Dash options, making it suitable for half marathon runners, club athletes, social runners, walkers, families, younger participants, and local supporters. 👟

The 21.1km Half Marathon starts at 07h00 and provides the main road running challenge of the day. The 10km Race starts at 07h30, offering a strong shorter-distance road race option, while the 1km Dassie Dash starts at 17h00 and adds a fun, accessible race experience to the event programme. 🎖️

With the start and finish for all distances at Wyvern Club, Kingswood College, number collection from 05h00 on race day, and online entries opening soon, the GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon is a notable Grahamstown running event on the Eastern Cape calendar. 🌄

Distances, Start Times & Entry Fees

• 21.1km Half Marathon – 07h00 – R250 🏃‍♂️
• 10km Road Race – 07h30 – R100 👟
• 1km Dassie Dash – 17h00 – TBC 🚶‍♀️

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026

⏰ Start Time: 21.1km at 07h00; 10km at 07h30; 1km at 17h00

📍 Venue: Wyvern Club, Kingswood College

🌍 City/Town: Grahamstown

📌 Province: Eastern Cape

👤 Organiser: The Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset

Number Collection

📅 Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026

⏰ Time: From 05h00

📍 Venue: Wyvern Club, Kingswood College

Important Notes

• Online entries will open soon
• Online entries close on Monday, 10 August 2026, or once sold out
• In-person registration and temporary licence purchases are available on 14 and 15 August 2026
• Temporary licence fee is R50 for the 21.1km and 10km events
• Minimum age: 21.1km – 16 years
• Minimum age: 10km – 14 years
• Start and finish for all distances is at Wyvern Club, Kingswood College
• Event follows ASA and EPA rules