Sosha Color Run | 2026

The 2026 Thorntree Sosha Color Run takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026, starting and finishing at Phillip Stadium in Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng. 🏃‍♂️🎨

This verified road running event offers 8.5km, 5km, and 1 Mile Kids u/12 run/walk options, making it suitable for runners, walkers, families, children, beginners, social participants and local supporters. 👟

The 8.5km Color Run and 5km Color Run both start at 07h30, giving participants a fun and energetic morning race experience. The 1 Mile Kids u/12 event starts at 09h30, offering a shorter distance for younger participants. 🎖️

With medals for all finishers, manual timing, parking available inside the stadium, prize giving at 10h30, and entries capped at 1,000 participants, the Thorntree Sosha Color Run offers a colourful and welcoming race-day experience in Soshanguve. 🌈

Distances, Start Times & Entry Fees

1. 8.5km Color Run – 07h30 – R180 🏃‍♂️
2. 5km Color Run – 07h30 – R150 👟
3. 1 Mile Kids u/12 – 09h30 – R120 🎨

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026

⏰ Start Time: 8.5km & 5km at 07h30; 1 Mile Kids u/12 at 09h30

📍 Venue: Phillip Stadium, Soshanguve

🌍 City/Town: Pretoria

📌 Province: Gauteng

👥 Entry Limit: 1,000 participants

Entries

1. Entries: Via Entry Ninja
2. Online Entries Close: 7 September 2026, or when sold out
3. Late Entries: 9–11 September 2026, from 16h00–19h00
4. On-the-day Entries: Available from 05h00–06h30

Number Collection

📍 Venue: Soshanguve Crossing Cycle, Soshanguve

1. Tuesday, 8 September 2026: 15h00–18h00
2. Wednesday, 9 September 2026: 15h00–18h00
3. Thursday, 10 September 2026: 15h00–18h00
4. Friday, 11 September 2026: 15h00–18h00

Race-Morning Collection

1. Saturday, 12 September 2026: 05h00–06h30

Race Day Information

1. Start and finish at Phillip Stadium, Soshanguve
2. All finishers receive a medal 🎖️
3. Parking available inside the stadium
4. Prize giving at 10h30
5. Manual timing only
6. Results posted after the event

Important Notes

1. The event is listed as Road Verified
2. Details were confirmed by the organiser
3. Entries are capped at 1,000
4. No cut-off times are listed
5. Final race-day instructions should be confirmed with the organiser before the event

Contact Details

👤 Organiser Contact: Sosha Color Run Contact

📞 Phone: +27 72 724 0103