The Metropolitan 10km race is back for its 2026 edition! Ready to test your legs, grit and your determination? Powered by the hills, heart and a whole lot of gees, this iconic race takes on the scenic climbs and curves of Bellville on Wednesday 25 November.

Bring your running club. Bring your work crew. Bring your friend who somehow makes running uphill sound like a good idea. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, tackling your first road race or power-walking your way to 10 000 steps, there’s a place for you on the start line.

Refreshment stations along the route will help keep you moving when your legs start asking questions. And when you cross the finish line, you’ll have more than bragging rights waiting for you, with great prizes up for grabs.

Enter online at www.racepass.com (pre-entries close at midnight on 13 November).

Race pack collection

Collect your race pack at Sportsman’s Warehouse (Tygervalley and Rondebosch) on 21 November and at Parc Du Cap on 23 and 24 November and get ready to take on the challenge.

Race rules and info:

• The race is run according to the rules of ASA & WPA.
• Runners must obey traffic officers, and race marshals.
• Entries are only sold online via www.racepass.co.za. Online entries close 13 November. Limited entries available at race pack collection on 21 November at Sportsman’s Warehouse and at Parc du Cap on 23 & 24 November (only electronic payments). No entries will be available on race day.
• One race number (bib) containing a timing chip will be issued. Registered athletes must wear their ASA licences on the front and back of their vest. The race number must be worn on the front of the vest, partially covering the ASA licence, so that the ASA licence sponsor remains visible. Temporary licenced runners must wear the race number on the front of their vest and the temporary licence on the back.
• Participants must be at least 14 years old on race day.
• Cut-off time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
• Age category tags must be worn on front and back of vest to be eligible for age category prizes.
• A junior runner is anyone under the age of 20 at 31 December of the year of competition.
• A tog bag facility will be available at the entrants’ own risk.
• There will be three water stations with water sachets and water/Coca Cola at the finish.
• The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
• Do not litter. Dispose of any refuse responsibly by using the boxes provided or carry them to the finish. Report offenders to the referees.
• Official results will be based on Gun-to-Mat timing, in accordance with WPA and ASA rules. The results will be electronically produced on race day by Finish Time. Any athlete found using another person’s number will be disqualified. For all timing or results queries, please email [email protected].
• All finishers will be awarded with a medals and a TakealotNOW & MrD mystery box.
• Detailed rules are available on www.wpa.org.za or on request from the organisers or the WPA office.