Wanderers Road Race | 2026
Sun, 23rd Aug
Johannesburg
Race Information
Wanderers Road Race 2026 in Johannesburg. 21km, 10km & 5km from The Wanderers Club in Illovo.
(-26.1358765, 28.0533584)
The 2026 Wanderers Road Race with Discovery Vitality takes place on Sunday, 23 August 2026, starting from The Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng. 🏃♂️🌿
Organised by Wanderers Athletic Club, this verified road running event forms part of the Discovery Vitality running calendar and offers 21km, 10km, and 5km race options. It is suitable for half marathon runners, club athletes, licensed runners, social runners, walkers, beginners, families, and local supporters. 👟
The 21km Half Marathon and 10km Road Race both start at 07h00, offering runners a strong Sunday morning road running challenge. The 5km Fun Run starts at 07h10, providing a shorter and more accessible run/walk option for families, walkers, beginners, younger participants, and social runners. 🎖️
With medals to all finishers, electronic timing, tog bag drop-off, refreshments for sale, number collection before race day and on race morning, and a large entry limit, the Wanderers Road Race with Discovery Vitality offers a well-organised Johannesburg race-day experience. 🌄
Distances, Start Times & Entry Fees
- 21km Half Marathon – 07h00 – R275 🏃♂️
- 10km Road Race – 07h00 – R220 👟
- 5km Fun Run / Walk – 07h10 – R150 🚶♀️
Event Details
📅 Date: Sunday, 23 August 2026
⏰ Start Time: 21km & 10km at 07h00; 5km at 07h10
📍 Venue: The Wanderers Club
🛣️ Address: 21 North Street, Illovo
🌍 City/Town: Johannesburg
📌 Province: Gauteng
👤 Organiser: Wanderers Athletic Club
Number Collection
📅 Friday, 21 August 2026: 10h00–17h00
📅 Saturday, 22 August 2026: 10h00–17h00
📅 Race Day: 05h30–07h10
📍 Venue: The Wanderers Club
Important Notes
- Entries close on 20 August 2026 or once sold out
- Entry limit is 9,000 participants
- Temporary licence fee: 21km – R70, 10km – R60
- Minimum age: 21km – 16 years, 10km – 14 years, 5km – 9 years
- Medals awarded to all finishers
- Electronic timing: mat to mat
- Tog bag drop-off available at the start
- Limited parking available
- No animals or pets may participate
- No headphones permitted on the route