Nelson Mandela Bay Half-Marathon
                                                    2026
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Nelson Mandela Bay Half-Marathon 2026

Join the scenic NMB Half-Marathon for an unforgettable running experience at Pollok Beach!

Race day
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Location
Pollok Beach, Gqeberha
Start
7:00 AM
Distances
5km · 21.1km

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Join the scenic NMB Half-Marathon for an unforgettable running experience at Pollok Beach!

  • Finisher medal
  • Special Nike T-shirt for first 400 entries
  • Water points along the route
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About this race

Entry Information

Entry fee range for the event: R 60 - R 200 NMB Half-Marathon Entry Fees 2026:
Half-Marathon (21.1km) 5km Run / Walk (5km)
Entry Fee R200 R60
Junior (u19) R100
Grandmasters (60+) R100
Temp License (Snr) R50
Temp License (Jnr) R50
  • Online entries closes on Wednesday, 24 June or when sold out
  • No entries available on race day
  • The first 400 online entries received for the 21.1km event will receive a special Nike T-shirt. Limited Tshirts will be on sale at registration
  • Substitutions can be submitted to race registration on Friday 26 June 2026 only. No email requests will be entertained. A R50 substitution fee will be charged. No substitutions permitted on the morning of the race
Entry Limit Entry limit for this event is 3000 entries ENTER NOW

Race Day Information

START:

  • 21km - Pollock beach
  • 5km - Something Good

FINISH: Pollok Beach, Summerstrand

Handouts Medals to all athletes who finishes within the cut-off time Hydration Water points will be provided Parking Parking will be available at the seaside accessible by crossing 8th avenue robots until 06h30 Timing Timing will be done gun to mat for 21km only Headphones The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification Toilets Toilets will be available at the start and finish Medical Medical staff will be on duty Prize Giving Scheduled to start at 10h00

Route Maps

Route Maps for the different race distances will display below once published by the race organisers

Source: Running Calendar ZA

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Race details

Race day
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Start
7:00 AM
Location
Pollok Beach
Pollok Beach, Summerstrand
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Distances & pricing

  • 5km Run / Walk
    From
    R60
  • Half-Marathon
    From
    R200

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