Sappi Tuks Night Race | 2026

The 2026 Sappi Tuks Night Race takes place on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, starting at 18h30 from Hillcrest Sports Campus, University of Pretoria, in Pretoria, Gauteng. 🏃‍♂️🌙

Organised by Sappi Tuks Road Race / TUKS Athletics Club, this evening road running event offers 10km and 5km race options, making it suitable for licensed runners, club athletes, social runners, walkers, beginners, students, families, and local supporters. 👟

Both the 10km Race and 5km Run / Walk start at 18h30, creating a lively night-race atmosphere at one of Pretoria’s well-known university sports venues. The 10km provides a solid road running challenge, while the 5km offers a shorter and more accessible option for walkers, beginners and social participants. 🎖️

With medals to all finishers, water points approximately every 3km, medical support, refreshments at the finish, tog bag drop-off, portable toilets and a capped field of 2,500 athletes, the Sappi Tuks Night Race offers a well-supported Pretoria night running experience. 🌄

Distances, Start Times & Entry Fees

• 10km Race – 18h30 – R150 🏃‍♂️
• 10km 60–79 Years – 18h30 – R80 👟
• 10km 80+ – 18h30 – Free 🎖️
• 5km Run / Walk – 18h30 – R80 🚶‍♀️
• 5km 60–79 Years – 18h30 – R40 🌙
• 5km 80+ – 18h30 – Free 🎖️

Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026

⏰ Start Time: 18h30

📍 Venue: Hillcrest Sports Campus, University of Pretoria

🛣️ Address: South Street, Hatfield, Pretoria

🌍 City/Town: Pretoria

📌 Province: Gauteng

👤 Organiser: Sappi Tuks Road Race / TUKS Athletics Club

Entry Details

• Online entries close: Friday, 4 September 2026, or once sold out
• Entries: Via EntryNinja
• On-the-day entries: 15h00–18h20
• Entry limit: 2,500 athletes
• 10km temporary licence: R70
• Minimum age: 10km – 14 years
• Minimum age: 5km – 9 years

Race Day Information

• Start and finish at Hillcrest Sports Campus
• Medals awarded to all finishers 🎖️
• Water points approximately every 3km
• Medical support on route and at the finish
• Refreshments available at the finish
• Tog bag drop-off available at the start
• Portable toilets at the start, finish and on route
• No headphones permitted on the route