Robben Island Museum Running For Peace Memorial Run | 2026

The Robben Island Museum Memorial Run 2026 takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026, on Robben Island in Cape Town, Western Cape. This unique road-running event gives participants the rare opportunity to complete a race on one of South Africa’s most historically significant landmarks.

🕊️ The event features a single 10km Road Race, starting at 08:00. Combining running, history and a remarkable island setting, the Robben Island Museum Memorial Run offers an experience unlike a traditional city road race.

🏅 Race Distance & Entry Fee

🔥 10km Road Race

• Entry Fee: To be confirmed
• Start Time: 08:00
• Minimum Age: 14 years
• Event Type: Road Race

📍 Event Details

Date: Saturday, 5 December 2026

Venue: Robben Island

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Distance: 10km

Start Time: 08:00

Start & Finish: Robben Island

Entries Open: 1 November 2026

Entry Fee: To be confirmed

Race-Day Entries: Not available

🎟️ Entry Information

Entries for the 2026 Robben Island Museum Memorial Run are scheduled to open on 1 November 2026.

The official 2026 entry fee has not yet been published.

⚠️ There will be no entries available on race day, so participants will need to secure their place in advance.

✨ What to Expect

🏃 A single 10km road race on Robben Island.

🌊 A truly distinctive island race setting off the coast of Cape Town.

🕊️ A running experience combining sport, remembrance and the historic significance of Robben Island.

🌅 An 08:00 start for the 10km event.

👟 Open to runners aged 14 years and older.

🏁 Both the start and finish take place on Robben Island.

🕊️ Run on Robben Island!

The Robben Island Museum Memorial Run 2026 offers runners the opportunity to experience 10km in one of South Africa’s most meaningful and recognisable settings.

Whether you're running for the experience, the history or simply the chance to race somewhere extraordinary, this is a memorable addition to the Cape Town running calendar.