Christmas Night Run 2026: Friday 4 December

A Festive Tradition Under the Stars 

Celebrating Christmas, Community and Giving Back Under the Stars

Join us on Friday, 4 December, for a magical evening of festive fun, family adventure, and Christmas cheer as we celebrate our Annual Christmas Night Run!

Starting at 18:00, runners and walkers will light up the trails with headlamps, Christmas outfits, and plenty of holiday spirit as we take to the beautiful trails around Prison Break Market.

This year, we’re adding a 3km Christmas Trail Run, perfect for the kiddies, younger runners and families who want to be part of the festive fun! 🎄🎅

Bring your friends, family, colleagues, and even your four-legged running buddies for an unforgettable evening. The Prison Break Christmas Market will be in full swing, with delicious food stalls, live music, festive shopping, and entertainment for all ages before and after the run.

Remember that dogs and prams are free!!

🌟 Festive Fun & Prizes Galore! 🌟

Get into the Christmas spirit and dress to impress! Whether you're a Santa, elf, reindeer, Christmas pudding, or something completely creative, we want to see it.

🏆 Prizes for:
• Best Dressed Male
• Best Dressed Female
• Best Dressed Family
• Best Dressed Team
• Best Christmas Spirit

🎁 Distances & Entry Fees:

3km – Christmas Trail Run 🎄
5km – R150
10km – R220

Kids under 6 enter for free!

Online Entries Close Wednesday, 2 December.
Late entries will be available but will not qualify for medals.

💝 Giving Back This Christmas

This year, we're proud to support Kids Haven, helping vulnerable children and families in our community experience a brighter Christmas.

Every participant is asked to bring a wrapped gift for a child aged 3 to 16 years (valued between R20 and R100). You'll also have the opportunity to make an additional donation to Kids Haven when entering.

Together, we can make a meaningful difference this festive season.

👟 Event Details

Venue: Prison Break Market
Number Collection: 16:30 – 18:00
Race Start: 18:00

So pull on your running shoes, bring your torch or headlamp, dust off your Christmas outfit, and join us for an evening of lights, laughter, community, and festive fun.

Let's make this year's Christmas Night Run the biggest and most memorable one yet! 🎅🎄✨