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Entries open for 2025 Thembisa Mile and 10km Race

Registrations are officially open for Thembisa's premier road running event, the Thembisa Mile with Lenmed Zamokuhle Private Hospital, incorporating the Central Gauteng Athletics 10km Championships, taking place on Sunday, October 26, 2025. This much-anticipated event features a street Mile (1609m) and a 10km mass participation run, starting and finishing at the Olifantsfontein Sports Grounds. Also read: The 2024 Thembisa Mile becomes a glorious success How to enter Runners can enter online at: Entries close at midnight on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, or once capacity is reached. The event is capped at 4 000 participants, with 3 450 spots for the 10km and 550 spots for the Mile. Entry fees 10km: R150 (ASA licensed athletes), plus R60 for a temporary license if unlicensed. 1 Mile: R50 (ASA licensed athletes), plus R30 for a temporary license if unlicensed. These fees exclude the online service fee charged by the service provider. Participation in the Elite Mile is by invitation only. Late registration (if capacity allows) will cost R180 for the 10km and R80 for the 1 Mile. Also read: Thembisa Mile hydration stations ensure runners stay refreshed Race pack collection Race numbers can be collected at the Race Expo from 23 to 26 October at the Olifantsfontein Sports Ground. Prizes and medals The event boasts a prize purse of R114 000 for elite athletes, with R10 000 each for the men's and women's 10km winners and R4 000 for each invitational Mile winner. SPAR vouchers will be awarded to the top three boys and girls in the U10, U13, and U15 age groups for the 1 Mile race. All finishers will receive bronze medals, while category winners will earn gold medals. Also read: Get to know the Thembisa Mile's 2024 10km route Route highlights The scenic 10km route will guide runners through Olifantsfontein's industrial area to Hospital View and back to the finish, while the new street Mile loop will circle the Olifantsfontein Sports Ground, promising a festive and spectator-friendly environment. Event details: Date: Sunday, 26 October 2025 Venue: Olifantsfontein Sports Ground Time: 07:00 The event is made possible by Lenmed Zamokuhle Private Hospital, SPAR North Rand, the City of Ekurhuleni Sports and Recreation Division, The Thembisan, Central Gauteng Athletics, and The Thembisa Athletics Club. Enter now at or At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!