Tom Jenkins Challenge with Discovery Vitality | 2026
Event information
Run Tom Jenkins Challenge in Pretoria on 14 Nov 2026. Choose 21.1km, 10km or 5km and enjoy a classic road race at Union Buildings.
About Tom Jenkins Challenge with Discovery Vitality | 2026
The Tom Jenkins Challenge with Discovery Vitality 2026 takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026, at the iconic Union Buildings in Pretoria, Gauteng. Organised by Arcadia Running Club, this popular road running event offers competitive athletes, recreational runners and families a memorable morning of racing in the capital.
🌅 Participants can choose from a 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Road Race and 5km Fun Run, with routes starting and finishing at the Union Buildings. Whether you're targeting a half marathon goal, chasing a fast 10km or enjoying the shorter 5km, there is a distance for a range of runners.
🏅 Race Distances & Entry Fees
| DistanceEntry FeeStart TimeMinimum Age | |||
| 21.1km Half Marathon | R273 | 06:00 | 16 years |
| 10km Road Race | R164 | 06:00 | 14 years |
| 5km Fun Run | R109 | 06:15 | 9 years |
🎉 Grand Masters enter free across the listed distances.
📍 Event Details
Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026
Venue: Union Buildings, Government Avenue
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Organiser: Arcadia Running Club
First Start: 06:00
Distances: 21.1km, 10km & 5km
Race-Day Entries: Not available
✨ Race-Day Highlights
🏛️ Start and finish at one of Pretoria’s most recognisable landmarks.
🏃 Three distances catering to competitive and recreational runners.
🌇 Enjoy an energetic road running experience in the heart of Pretoria.
🐾 Pets are not permitted at the venue.
👕 Free event T-shirts have already been fully allocated, according to the current event information.
🌟 Take on the Tom Jenkins Challenge
Whether you're lining up for the half marathon, pushing for a strong 10km or joining friends and family for the 5km, the Tom Jenkins Challenge 2026 offers a great opportunity to experience Pretoria’s running community from the historic Union Buildings.