5km Fun Run
Family, kids, walkers or anyone wanting a good old fun run
5km
Sat 25 April and Sun 26 April 2026 - 10h00
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A mixture of forest jeep track and single tracks.
Well marked
Different routes for Sat and Sun -
Friday 24 April 2026
17h00 – 19h00 90km Hobbit 90km Registration and briefingSaturday 25 April 2026
06h00 - 90km Hobbit 90km Nonstop Start at Maden Dam06h30 - Registration opens Arminel Hotel
08h00 - 21km Half Start
09h00 - 10km Start
10h00 - 5km Start
Prize-giving once most participants of each race have finished
17h00 Registration opens for Night Run
18h30 Start 8km Night RunSunday 26 April 2026
06h00 - Registration opens Arminel Hotel
07h00 - 42km Mountain Marathon Start
09h00 - 16km Forest Fun Start
10h00 - 5km Fun Start
Prize-giving once most participants of each race have finished19h00 – 90km Hobbit 90km Prize-giving at Arminel
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Nothing compulsory except a Smile!
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Different routes each day.
5km is a distance that all of us can manage - either super fast or super chilled. Walk it, race it, jog it - all in the shadow of the famous Hogsback Hog. Well marked and suitable for the family, with a lovely vibe at the finish line at the Arminel by the swimming pool.
Free DIY facepainting table, forest fairy dress up photo booth and make your own Hobbit headpiece competition will be offered at times during the weekend and lots of Lucky Draw prizes open to all participants.
There are no WaterTables on the 5km routes. Both do cross or follow river streams with potable water. Please carry a bottle and snacks if you feel you will need. 32Gi electrolyte drink and ButtaNutt products given to finishers along with a reusable bottle.
Entry fee: R 200
(incl VAT)
20% Discount *
when you pair with
any of Saturday 8km night run or Sunday’s races - 42km/16km/5km
*until 31 Jan 2026. Enter online for two or more races for the same person.
Online entries close at 23h00 on Thursday, 23rd April.
Late entries will be available on the morning for all races with a R50 added fee.
