5km Fun Run

Family, kids, walkers or anyone wanting a good old fun run

5km

Sat 1 May and Sun 2 May 2026 - 10h00

Entries open early Sep 2026

  • A mixture of forest jeep track and single tracks.
    Well marked
    Different routes for Sat and Sun

  • Thursday 29 April 2027

    17h00 – 19h00 90km Hobbit 90km Registration and briefing

    Friday 30 April 2027

    06h00 - 90km Hobbit 90km Nonstop & 2-day Journey Starts at Maden Dam

    17h00 Registration opens for Night Run
    18h30 Start 8km Night Run

    Saturday 1 May 2027

    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 finished

    19h00 – 90km Hobbit 90km Prize-giving

    Sunday 2 May 2027

    06h30 - Registration opens Arminel Hotel
    08h00 - 21km Half Start
    09h00 - 10km Start
    10h00 - 5km Start
    Prize-giving once most participants of each race have finished

  • Nothing compulsory except a Smile!
    Click here for Recommended Gear list

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 TBC
(incl VAT)

20% Discount *
when you pair with any of

Friday’s 8km night run
or
Saturday’s races - 42km /16km /5km


*until 31 Jan 2027. Enter online for two or more races for the same person.
Online entries close at 23h00 on Wednesday, 28th April
Late entries will be available on the morning for all races with a R50 added fee.

Entries open early Sep 2026