Running Calendar ZA

20/04/2026

🚨 Entries are NOW OPEN for the Totalsports Women's Race 2026! 🚨
Ladies, it’s time to celebrate National Women’s Month in the most empowering way possible! Join thousands of women across South Africa for this iconic “Sea of Pink” event – a fantastic celebration of strength, resilience, and sisterhood.
📍 Three cities, one amazing weekend series:

Durban – Sunday 2 August 2026 @ Suncoast Casino
Cape Town – Sunday 9 August 2026 @ Grand Parade
Johannesburg – Sunday 16 August 2026 @ Marks Park, Emmarentia

Choose your distance: 10km or 5km (run or walk – all welcome!)
Every entry includes a beautiful finisher medal, event performance tee, race number with timing chip, sponsor gifts, route entertainment, and a vibrant finish village experience. Plus, the events support PinkDrive with free breast cancer awareness services on the day.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a first-timer, or coming with friends, family, or your running crew – this is the perfect event to feel strong and connected.

👉 Get all the details, dates, venues, and direct entry links here:
https://runningcalendar.co.za/events/totalsports-womens-race-durban/
https://runningcalendar.co.za/events/totalsports-womens-race-cape-town/
https://runningcalendar.co.za/events/total-sports-womens-race-johannesburg/

Don’t miss out – entries are open now and these races always fill up fast!
Tag your running buddies, sisters, moms, and daughters 👇

20/04/2026

Dear members, please find a copy of the official press release from our Chairperson with regards to the cancellation of the Timbuild Spookhill Challenge on the 19th April 2026

16/04/2026

Our Mystery 10th placed lady at the Two Oceans half marathon has a name: Nic Bradfield. At this stage it is still unclear whether Nic is short for Nicola or Nicolette.

In the spirit of fairness and consistency, here’s some braless pictures of our second brah who ran in a women’s race bib. Kudos are in order: According to his Strava account, he ran a PB to crack the top 10 for the first time and then went to Forries to celebrate.

Neither he nor Tegan Garvey (who gave him the bib) made my life easy but thanks to the internet (including a very well known elite female athlete who told me, “They must be exposed! We fight hard for our space in the lady’s field!”), we tracked him down.

It would have been nice for Nic to reach out with a “Sorry I made a terrible mistake” message but a private school education doesn’t guarantee accountability or common sense.

There are plenty more revelations to follow…

13/04/2026

📣 Johannesburg (Gauteng) — Standard Bank Run 2026

🏃‍♂️ Standard Bank Run — Entries Open!

Join the action at the Standard Bank Run, taking place at the Zoo Lake Sports Club in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This growing event brings together runners, families and social crews for a fun and energetic race day in the heart of the city.

Race distances:
• 🏃 10 km Race
• 🚶‍♀️ 5 km Fun Run/Walk

📍 Venue: Zoo Lake Sports Club — Johannesburg, Gauteng
📅 Date: 31 May 2026

👉 Full event details & entry info:
https://runningcalendar.co.za/events/standard-bank-run

Whether you’re chasing a fast 10 km or enjoying a relaxed 5 km with friends and family — this is a great one to add to your calendar! 👟🔥

The 2026 Standard Bank Run will take place Sunday, 31 May 2026 from 07h00 at the Zoo Lake Sports Club in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Distances available include 10km and 5km races. Whether you're tackling the course or cheering from the sidelines, chasing a time or just getting your steps in, expect an e...

12/04/2026

Jantjies puts Hopetown on the map as Steyn makes history at the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD.
https://runningcalendar.co.za/articles/jantjies-puts-hopetown-on-the-map-as-steyn-makes-history-at-the-totalsports-two-oceans-marathon-powered-by-byd

10/04/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE -
Please be advised that Orcas Ultra Marathon initially planned for 12 April 2026 has now been officially postponed.
Suggested date is 27 April 2026(Public Holiday)will continue engaging with all runners affected in this situation.
Orcas Academy regrets to announce that the cancellation of ORCAS ULTRA 50km,25km 10km and 5KM has affected both parties in many ways.
We regret any inconvenience caused .
For refunds reach out to us on 15th of April on [email protected]
0604966781

08/04/2026

07/04/2026

"20 Road Races in Cool Country Places"

So excited to see this in print! 📖✨

I recently collaborated with the team at RUN Mag SA to curate a list of 20 incredible remote races for their Autumn 2026 issue. It was an absolute blast researching and writing about these hidden gems.

You can read the full article and the rest of the issue at the link below:
🔗 https://www.bikeruntri.co.za/run-mag
or go grab a hard copy off the shelves.

Huge thanks to the editors for the opportunity!

06/04/2026

He’s not Maxed out yet - he’s done it again! 🇿🇦🔥

Maxime Chaumeton has once again lowered his South African 5km road record, clocking a superb 13:06 to finish fifth at the Urban Trail De Lille in France.

The 25-year-old has now broken the national record four times, taking another step forward and edging closer to the sub-13 barrier.

We highlighted Chaumeton as one to watch in the Summer edition of RUN Mag, and he’s already overdelivering.

The trajectory is clear. The ceiling? Still unknown.

Do you think Chaumeton will break the 13 minute barrier this year?

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