Balwin properties Umhlanga Rocks Half | 2026 hosted at Oceans Mall

The 2026 Umhlanga Rocks Half takes place on Sunday, 15 November 2026, starting and finishing at Oceans Mall in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. 🏃‍♂️🌊

Hosted by Social Runners Club, this coastal road running event offers 21km, 10km, and 5km race options, making it suitable for half marathon runners, club athletes, licensed runners, social runners, walkers, beginners, families, younger participants, and local supporters. 👟

The 21km Half Marathon and 10km Race both start at 05h30, giving runners an early morning road running challenge from one of Umhlanga’s most recognisable venues. The 5km Fun Run / Walk starts at 05h45, offering a shorter and more accessible option for walkers, beginners, families, and social participants. 🎖️

With early bird and late entry pricing, temporary licences for 10km and 21km athletes, free T-shirts for the first 2,000 entries, goodie bags for the first 4,000 entries, and a cut-off time of 09h00, the Umhlanga Rocks Half offers a strong KwaZulu-Natal race-day experience from Oceans Mall. 🌄

Distances, Start Times & Entry Fees

• 21km Half Marathon – 05h30 – Early Bird R290 / Late Entry R320 🏃‍♂️
• 10km Road Race – 05h30 – Early Bird R240 / Late Entry R270 👟
• 5km Fun Run / Walk – 05h45 – Early Bird R160 / Late Entry R180 🚶‍♀️

Event Details

📅 Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026

⏰ Start Time: 21km & 10km at 05h30; 5km at 05h45

📍 Venue: Oceans Mall

🌍 City/Town: Umhlanga

📌 Province: KwaZulu-Natal

👤 Host: Social Runners Club

Entry Fees & Temporary Licences

• 5km: R160 early bird / R180 late entry
• 10km: R240 early bird / R270 late entry
• 21km: R290 early bird / R320 late entry
• 10km Temporary Licence: R80
• 21km Temporary Licence: R100

Important Notes

• Entries close on 30 September 2026
• Collection details to be released soon
• Free T-shirts for the first 2,000 entries
• T-shirt price listed as R90
• Goodie bags for the first 4,000 entries
• Cut-off time is 09h00
• There will be 6 water tables with water and drinks
• No refunds
• No personal seconding
• No pacing permitted
• Headphones and personal music devices are not allowed
• Club colours must be worn by licensed athletes
• Temporary licensed athletes must wear their temporary licence as required
• The race is run under WA, ASA and KwaZulu-Natal Athletics rules

Age Restrictions

• 5km: Minimum age 9 years
• 10km: Minimum age 14 years
• 21km: Minimum age 16 years
• Junior athletes must be 19 years or younger on 31 December 2026 and must wear a J on the front and back of their vest to qualify for prizes