Jacaranda City Challenge

Jacaranda City Challenge 2026

The Jacaranda City Challenge is a road running event presented by Faranani Athletics Club at Rietondale High School in Deerness, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. The event offers multiple race distances and allocated entry slots for each distance.

Available race distances and slots:

• 42 km (42.2 km listed in some categories) - 4500 slots
• 21.1 km - 3700 slots
• 10 km - 3700 slots
• 5 km - 1500 slots

Entry categories and fees include age-based and general entries. Listed fees (plus 9% VAT) are:

• Marathon 42.2 km general R390 plus 9%
• Half marathon 21.1 km general R280 plus 9%
• 10 km race general R190 plus 9%
• 5 km fun run general R120 plus 9% Age-specific fees and categories are provided for older participants:
• 42.2 km ages 60-79 R300 plus 9%, ages 80 and older also listed
• 21.1 km ages 60-79 R190 plus 9%, ages 80 and older also listed
• 10 km ages 60-79 R150 plus 9%, ages 80 and older also listed
• 5 km ages 80 and older also listed

The venue address is Cnr of 18 Ave & Pierneef St, Rietondale High School, Pretoria 0084. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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