Gauteng’s Premier Half Marathon

The 2026 Biogen 21K presented by Momentum Multiply and SmectaGo 5KM Fun Run is taking place on 11 January 2026 and will mark the 24th running of this Premier Half Marathon in Gauteng with Dis-Chem and Biogen.
It takes place at the Bedfordview Country Club, heralding the start of the new year’s running activities.

The route takes you through the scenic and hilly suburbs of Bedfordview and Primrose.

First 6000 Biogen 21km presented by Momentum Multiply Entries receive
A goodie bag, race shirt and medal.

SmectaGo 5km Fun Run Entries receive
A goodie bag and medal.

RACE ENTRY FEES

21km R265
Grandmaster R235
Junior R235
Great Grandmaster R130
5km R120

Race will be timed by Peak
Timing, timing chip is in your
race number.

There will be a Tog Bag area
for athletes on the bottom
field at the finish of the race.

Race photos by
Action Photos.
www.actionphotosa.com/results

HOSTED BY

SUNDAY 11 JANUARY 2026

ENTRY COLLECTION POINTS

Thursday 8 January 2026
09:30 – 16:00

Dis-Chem Nicolway – DIRECTIONS

Friday 9 January 2026
09:30 – 16:00

Dis-Chem Park Meadows – DIRECTIONS

Saturday 10 January 2026
09:00 – 15:30

Virgin Active Bedfordview (Bottom Field) – DIRECTIONS

Sunday 11 January 2026
04:30 – 06:30

Race number collection and sale of temporary licences only R70 cash only.

NO registration or substitutions, goodie bag and T-Shirt collection on race day.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Should you wish to sell/give your entry to another runner, then the following substitution process must be adhered to at race number collection:

> Provide a letter of authorisation confirming BOTH your details and the NEW entrants details, including full name and ID number.  
> Only the NEW entrant must come to the respective collection venue.
> Both the entry and T-Shirt will carry over to new entrant and unfortunately no shirt size changes will be allowed.
> The new entrant will then submit a completed entry form together with a substitution fee of R50 cash only.


NO SUBSTITUTIONS MAY BE DONE ON RACE DAY

NOTE : Failure to follow the above process will result in disqualification from the race and reporting to both club and CGA of both parties for further disciplinary action.

POSTNET

Take the hassle out of collecting your race pack and goody bag and have it delivered to your closest PostNet. This service is offered on a per entry basis only and race packs cannot be combined.

The cut off to select Postnet is 7 Dec 2025

SUPPORTED BY

MESSAGE FROM

The Race Director

We look forward to hosting Gauteng’s Premier Half Marathon! Bedfordview Athletics has been proudly hosting the race since 1981. We are look forward to continuing this journey with Biogen, Momentum Multiply, Dis-Chem and all the co-sponsors who make races like ours possible for all runners to enjoy. A big THANK YOU to all our sponsors who bring incredible value to the runners, including the race shirts, goody bags, medals, activations, product and services.

Runners can look forward to the same high-quality event, with the same challenging route winding its way through the hills of Bedfordview and Primrose. The route offers the perfect kickstart to the running calendar.

We thank our communities in Bedfordview and Primrose for their patience and understanding on race day. We are part of such a special community and appreciate the support that we get from Better Bedfordview, a non-profit organisation that assists us with cleaning the route and fixing potholes. Thanks to the Bedfordview and Primrose CPFs, RAG, Blue Hawk Tactical, BSG and Spider Tactical Reaction security companies who offer us that extra security and assistance on the day.

So much work goes into organising this race by a group of volunteers. We are proud of our race’s legacy and the people who have put in so much effort before us and those who continue to do so. We could not host a race without the support of all of our club members, their families and friends that all volunteer at the race set-up, race registration, the start, the finish, marshalling on the route and water points. Part of the race legacy is local clubs supporting each other and we really appreciate the relationships that we have with the Edenvale Rand Road Warriors, Gallopers, Germiston Callies, Fit 2000 and Jeppe who offer us assistance at water points and with marshalling.

We also extend our thanks to all the runners and running clubs who support the race in their numbers. We also appreciate your kind donations to Lambano Sanctuary and the Namaqua Dog and Donkey Foundation which will be matched by the Dis-Chem Foundation.

Enjoy the race!

Charnia Yapp