Maebela Group Foundation Half Marathon
RUN. EMPOWER. INSPIRE
About this event
Celebrate strength, endurance, and the spirit of womanhood at the Womens Day Celebration Half Marathon hosted by Maebela Group Foundation on August 9, 2026. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Mandela Sports Grounds in Hammanskraal, this event promises an electrifying day of running, community, and empowerment.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to join a fun and inspiring race, this celebration offers something for everyone. Choose from three exciting race distances designed to challenge and motivate:
21km Half Marathon - start time: 6:15 AM
10km Race - start time: 6:45 AM
5km Fun Run - start time: 7:10 AM
Entry fees are affordable, making it easy to participate and support this empowering initiative: 21km at R330, 10km at R200, and 5km fun run at R110. For those not affiliated with clubs, a temporary license number is available for an additional R50.
Beyond the thrill of the run, the Womens Day Celebration Half Marathon offers competitive prize money for male and female runners, recognizing top performers with significant cash rewards. Here’s what’s up for grabs:
21km: 1st place – R50,000 | 2nd place – R25,000 | 3rd place – R15,000
10km: 1st place – R20,000 | 2nd place – R10,000 | 3rd place – R5,000
many more prizes to be won for individuals and clubs
Join hundreds of passionate runners and community members at Mandela Sports Grounds, 359 Lovers Lane, Mandela Village, Hammanskraal for a morning filled with energy, camaraderie, and celebration of women’s achievements.
Whether you're aiming to compete for the prize or simply to challenge yourself and enjoy a fantastic community atmosphere, this event is the perfect way to mark Women’s Day with purpose and passion.
Secure your spot today and be part of a half marathon that celebrates empowerment, fitness, and community! Lace up, register, and run for a cause worth celebrating.
Venue
359 Lovers lane, Mandela Village, Hammanskraal,0407
Refund policy
Following receipt of your booking cancellation or returned tickets, we will refund you the face value paid for the relevant tickets (or, if a discounted ticket, then instead the discounted ticket price paid), provided that reasonable cancellation charges as determined by the Event Organiser may be charged and deducted from such refund. Unless otherwise stipulated by the Event Organiser and depending on the prevailing circumstances the following cancellation charges may apply: - If the cancellation occurs more than 30 days prior to the event a 15% cancellation fee will apply; - If the cancellation occurs less than 30 but more than 7 days prior to the event a 50% cancellation fee will apply; - If the cancellation occurs less than 7 days prior to the event a 100% cancellation fee will apply; - Notwithstanding the aforesaid, if you can provide us with suitable documentary proof that a person in whose name a ticket was booked will not be able to attend the event because of his/her death and/or hospitalisation, no cancellation fee will apply in respect of the cancellation of such person's ticket.
Parking
The venue's parking policy
venue vacation
All athletes must vacate the venue on the 9th August 2026 no later than 14:30
race number collection
collection of race numbers will be available at the venue of the event from the 3rd August to 8 August 2026 between 10:00 to 17:00