Run your Roots | HOPS Ballito

Celebrate your heritage with us at Hops Ballito!

Join us for a fun and somewhat challenging 8km, 5.6km or 4km run or walk, and know that your participation is making a meaningful contribution, as all proceeds will be donated to our local charity, Salt40.

All participants will receive a commemorative running shirt, and you'll have the choice of enjoying a complimentary beer or a glass of wine or coffee after the run.

This event is a wonderful way celebrate your heritage, giving back to the community and making a positive impact.

DATE: 24 September 2026

VENUE: Hops Ballito

TIME: 7am

COST: R190 including race shirt and free beer, glass of wine or coffee. *race shirts are limited to the first 200 entries*

Kids under 18 – FREE Milkshake – No shirt – R50

LATE ENTRIES ALLOWED ON THE DAY BUT WILL EXCL RACE SHIRT IF OUT OF STOCK.

REGISTRATION: Hops Ballito on 23 September 2026– Receive a free beer, glass of wine or coffee on registration.

REGISTRATION TIME: 3-6pm

ROUTE: From Hops, right into Compensation Beach Road Left into Jack Powell, past the running club Left into Hillary Drive Continue up and left into Jacqueline Drive Continue up and then left into Zen Drive Zen becomes Marion and follow until the Ballito Drive Intersection Left into Ballito Drive Right at the first intersection and straight down Hawkins to Hops.

7km - Do the 5.6km route and turn right into Minerva at the top of Hawkins Drive. Keep going straight until you meet up with compensation Beach Road. Turn right to the Zimbali gate then back to Hops down Compensation Beach Road and Edward Place.

4km walk markers off the 5.6km route.

ENTRY OPTIONS:

FIRST 230 entries get a commemorative T shirt and a FREE glass of wine or beer – R170

Kids under 18 – FREE Milkshake/Juice – No shirt – R50

PLEASE NOTE: Shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed so it is advised that you come to registration for a better chance of getting your preferred size.