The Northgate Road Race: Get in on the Running Action this July

Joburgers, it’s time to lace up once again as the Northgate Road Race returns to Northgate Shopping Centre, better than ever, on Sunday, 19 July 2026. Read on to find out all the race information and how to book your place for this annual road race favourite.

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What to expect from the Northgate Road Race

Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or just in it for the vibe, this community favourite promises great energy, scenic routes, and post-run fun.

Organised by the Roodepoort Athletics Club and made possible by Northgate Shopping Centre, the Road Race is open to all. Participants can either partake in a 10km race or 5km run/walk, regardless of age.

Registered athletes for the 10km event must be members of a club affiliated to ASA (Athletics South Africa). If you are running the 10km race and are not registered with an athletics club, you will be required to pay an additional fee of R60 for a temporary licence.

While everyone participates together, the 10km prize giving is divided among the top finishers in the various age categories. The age categories include the Open category, Veterans (aged 40-49), Masters (aged 50-59), Grandmasters (aged 60-69), Great Grandmasters (aged 70+), and Juniors.

Finish among the first few and win up to R1000 in cash at the prize giving! Those who don’t get a top three finish won’t go home empty-handed either, as the first 1300 finishers enjoy a complimentary goodie bag, and all participants who complete either race receive a medal. There is one prize for the first overall finisher of the 5km race.

Race times and entry costs

A limited number of t-shirts will be available for purchase through the online entry system only; no shirts can be purchased with a manual entry.

Cost: R160pp (10km) | R70pp (10km pensioners) | R90pp (5km) | R60pp (5km pensioners). If you are not registered with an athletics club, you will be required to pay an additional fee of R60 for a temporary licence. Only applicable for the 10km. Enter online.

When: Sunday, 19 July from 7.30am. Prize giving starts at 9am
Where: The race starts and ends at Entrance 4. Parking is at Entrances 3, 5 and 6 at Northgate Shopping Centre, Corner Olievenhout Ave and Northumberland Rd, Northriding