The AAK Crescent Challenge | 2026
Event information
Run the AAK Crescent Challenge in Durban on 22 Nov 2026. Choose 10km or 5km and enjoy a lively race day at Kings Park Stadium KZN.
About The AAK Crescent Challenge | 2026
The AAK Crescent Challenge 2026 takes place on Sunday, 22 November 2026, at Kings Park Athletics Stadium in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Organised by Crescent Sporting Club, this community road running event offers a lively morning of racing for competitive athletes, recreational runners and families.
Participants can choose between a 10km Road Race and 5km Fun Run/Walk, with staggered starts from 06:30. Both races start and finish at Kings Park Athletics Stadium, making race-day logistics simple and convenient.
🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees
🔥 10km Road Race
- Entry Fee: R200
- Temporary Licence: R80
- Start Time: 06:30
- Minimum Age: 14 years
🌟 5km Fun Run / Walk
- Entry Fee: R120
- Start Time: 06:45
- Minimum Age: 9 years
The temporary licence fee applies only to runners who are not members of an affiliated athletics club.
📍 Event Details
Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026
Venue: Kings Park Athletics Stadium
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Organiser: Crescent Sporting Club
Distances: 10km & 5km
First Start: 06:30
Entries Close: 18 November 2026, or when sold out
Race-Day Entries: Available from 05:00–06:00
🎽 Number Collection
📅 Saturday, 21 November: 10:00–17:00
📍 Kings Park Athletics Stadium
🌅 Race Morning: 05:00–06:00
Entrants can also register in person during the Saturday pre-entry period and on race morning, subject to availability.
✨ Race-Day Highlights
👕 The first 300 runners to register for the 10km race receive a free event T-shirt.
🏅 All finishers receive a medal.
💧 Water points are positioned approximately every 3km along the route.
🩺 Medical support will be available on race day.
🏟️ Both races start and finish at Kings Park Athletics Stadium.
🌙 Take on the Crescent Challenge!
Whether you're chasing a quick 10km time or joining friends and family for the 5km Fun Run/Walk, the AAK Crescent Challenge 2026 offers a great morning of running at one of Durban’s best-known sporting venues.
Choose your distance, lace up and get ready for race day at Kings Park!