Location:
Sea Point Promenade, Cape Town (opposite SABC)
About: Hewat Athletics Club are excited to be hosting the 26th Annual CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL OF RUNNING on Saturday 18th July and Sunday 19th July 2026.
EVENTS
Saturday 18th July 2026
- 07h00 - 50km
- 12h00 (midday) - Team Relay 5 x 5km
Sunday 19th July 2026
- 07h30 - 21.1km
WA & ASA & WPA rules will apply & govern this event.
ENTRY FEES
50km
- Local Athletes: R360 (must belong to a club)
- International Athletes: R360 (must purchase and wear a temporary licence at an additional cost of R105)
5 x 5km Relay
- Senior Team: R400 per team
- Junior Team: R350 per team
- Prize Money Contenders MUST belong to a club or purchase a temporary licence to be eligible to win prize money.
- Temporary licenses cost: Senior R60 / Junior R40 per athlete
21km
- R250
- Non club runners are to purchase a temporary licence at an additional R95.
- 70+ receive a 50% discount on entry fee.
RACE NUMBER COLLECTION
50km
- Friday 17th July 2026 15h30 to 19h00
- Saturday 18th July 2026 05h30 to 06h30
Relay (Team Captains)
- Saturday 18th July 2026 08h00 to 11h30
21.1 km
- Friday 17th July 2026 15h30 to 19h00
- Saturday 18th July 2026 10h00 to 17h00
- Sunday 19th July 2026 05h30 to 07h00
Other Important Information:
- Medals to all finishers
- Pre-race briefings:
- Saturday at 06h30 for the 50 km
- Saturday at 11h30 for the 5 x 5km Relay
- Final race day information will be communicated in the week leading up to race day
- A Tog Bag facility will be provided, at the entrant's own risk
- Club gazebos will be allowed - no gas or open fires, and no alcohol, may be consumed, and these by-laws are punishable in terms of the City by-laws
- General refreshments will be on sale at the venue
Please see the event flyer for further information and prize money: Flyer - click here
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Conditions
All prices and fees in this event are in south african rands (ZAR) and include VAT where applicable.
Customer service
Enquiries about the event please contact:
Cape Town Festival of Running 2026 Race Office number
084 593 2434 | 076 489 6043
