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5km Fun Run

Gun for a good time in the OUTsurance Gun Run 5km Fun Run

The 5km Fun Run will start at Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Green Point, Saturday 14th September 2024 @ 08h00

It will start on Fritz Sonnenberg Road in Green Point, and finish on the Green Point Common, opposite the Green Point Cricket Club. The Green Point Common offers loads of space for runners and supporters to soak up the atmosphere at the end of the race.

Start and finish

All races will start on Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Green Point.

And finish at Green Point Common, opposite the Green Point Cricket Club.

The finish venue offers plenty of space for all runners and supporters to soak up the atmosphere and great entertainment at the end of the race. 

Please note: Routes subject to change.
This map is for reference only, the course has been accurately measured to 5km
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First Aid

Our first aid team of race doctors and paramedics will be on hand, and ambulances will be available.

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary in an official OUTsurance Gun Run T-shirt.

Event T-shirts for the road race will be sold online at R275.00

Trail Run T-shirts are included in the entry fee.

They are lightweight, comfy, made from quick-dry fabric, and can be purchased.

You can order your T-shirt under 'optional extras' before you pay. T-shirts are available to purchase on your entry form. T-shirts can be collected at number collection.

5km Fun Run information
General info

This is a pre-entry races only. Enter online at www.topevents.co.za until midnight…

  1. This is a pre-entry races only. Enter online at www.topevents.co.za until midnight Sunday, 18th August 2024.
  2. Once finished, collect your medal and coke.
  3. Unlicensed non-club athletes must purchase a temporary license – 21.1km distance R75-00, the 10km distance R50-00 and 10km junior is R30-00.
  4. NO upgrades or downgrades will take place after the closing date of Sunday, 18th August 2024. No more substitutions will be allowed after midnight 21st August 2024.
  5. This event is held under the rules and regulations of ASA and Western Province Athletics.
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Entry rules

The race is run according to the rules of ASA & WPA. Runners must obey traffic…

  1. The race is run according to the rules of ASA & WPA.
  2. Runners must obey traffic officers, race marshals and race officials at all times.
  3. The OUTsurance Gun Run 5km Fun Run is open to runners of all ages.
  4. Supporters are requested not to follow athletes on the route. Refreshment points will be supplied every 3km in the 21.1km, 10km and 5km offering a combination of water and Coca-Cola. This event is plastic sachet free and will have water refill stations. Participants are encouraged to carry their own.
  5. The time limit for the 5km Fun Run is 2 hours.
  6. One race number (bib) 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.
  7. No swopping, exchanging or reselling of race numbers as this is linked to your personal details for medical and timing purposes.
  8. The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
  9. Do not litter. Dispose of any refuse responsibly by using the boxes provided or carry them to the finish. Report offenders to the referees.
  10. Participants in this event do so at their own risk and release and discharge the organisers, sponsors, provincial and national Athletics bodies, and all persons assisting in staging the event from any responsibility, liability or costs relating to any injury, loss or damage of whatever nature, however caused, arising directly or indirectly from their participation in the event.
  11. Detailed rules are available on www.wpa.org.za or on request from the organisers or the WPA office.
  12. Wheelchair athletes must please contact the organisers at least one month prior to the official race date to discuss arrangements for their participation.
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Entry limits

Entries for the 5km Fun Run and Pet Walk event are limited to 1 500 and the organisers…

Entries for the 5km Fun Run and Pet Walk event are limited to 1 500 and the organisers reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.

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Event photos

Action Photo SA - R200.00 for 21.1km and 10km participants only.

Action Photo SA - R200.00 for 21.1km and 10km participants only.

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Timing and Results

Only the Trail run, 21.1km and 10km races will be timed. The 5km Fun Run and Pet…

Only the Trail run, 21.1km and 10km races will be timed. The 5km Fun Run and Pet Walk will not be timed.

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Entry fees

5km Fun Run/Walk        R90

5km Fun Run/Walk        R90

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Event gear

Event T-shirts for the road race will be sold online at R275.00 Technical embroidered…

Event T-shirts for the road race will be sold online at R275.00

Technical embroidered running cap will be sold online at R170.00

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