Some will be chasing a personal best. Others will be cheering a child across the finish line.

Fat Cats Athletic Club returns to Mall of Africa, Waterfall City, on Sunday, 11 October 2026, with timed 10km and 5km races, a 1.6km Kitten Miler and a 250m Nappy Dash.

Walkers and strollers are welcome, and every finisher receives a medal. Organisers have also planned a Kiddies Corner with jumping castles, obstacle courses, book reading and a dance competition.

Something for the little ones

Organisers have also announced a Kiddies Corner, with planned activities including jumping castles, obstacle courses, book reading and a dance competition.

The expanded children’s programme follows participant feedback, giving families more to enjoy around the races. 

Before You Go

• Runners aged 70+: R95 for the 10km or R45 for the 5km.
• Transaction fees: Additional to the entry prices.
• Parking: Available from 04:30 at the advertised R15 weekend flat rate. 
• Temporary licence: R60 is listed for the 10km where required. Confirm your licence requirement and total when entering. 

Entries and Number Collection

Online entries close on 10 October, or earlier if the 3,000-entry limit across all events is reached. Limited manual entries may be available on Friday and Saturday, with a R20 administration fee. No race-day entries.

The first 1,000 entrants across the 5km and 10km combined qualify for a complimentary goodie bag. Availability for new entries is not confirmed.

Collect your race number at Mall of Africa, Waterfall City:

• Thursday, 8 October: 17:00–20:00.

• Friday, 9 October: 17:00–20:00.

• Saturday, 10 October: 10:00–18:00.

• Sunday, 11 October: 04:30–06:30, collection only. 

• Enter online and view the official race information.

• Enquiries: raceoffice@fatcats.africa.

The Bottom Line

Pick a distance that suits you and enjoy a morning out together. The family medal photograph afterwards might be the best result of the day.