Cotlands Run to Play powered by Old Parks Sports Club
Every step you take helps a child thrive
Lace up your running shoes and join hundreds of runners, walkers and families at the Cotlands Run to Play Race powered by Old Parks Sports Club; a fun-filled event where every step helps give vulnerable children the best possible start in life.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, enjoying a relaxed walk with friends, or making memories with your family, there’s a distance for everyone. Join us and let’s celebrate the power of play while raising vital funds to ensure more vulnerable children have access to quality early childhood development programmes.
Event details
📅 Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
📍 Venue: Old Parks Sports Club, 1 Garden Rd, Bordeaux, Randburg
🕢 Event Time: 07:30am – 02:00pm
Distances & Entry fees
- 2km fun run/walk: R100
- 5km run: R180
- 10km run: R200
- Official race T-shirt (optional): R120
Start times
- 5km & 10km: 07:30am
- 2km: 08:00am
Please arrive before 07:00am to allow enough time for parking, registration queries and getting to the start line.
Parking is limited. We encourage participants to use Uber or other ride-share services where possible. If you plan to park at the venue, please arrive by 06:30 to avoid delays.
Race pack delivery
Skip the queues and start race day stress-free! Cotlands has partnered with Collivery.net, South Africa’s leading online courier company, to deliver your race pack directly to your door a few weeks before the event. Simply select the race pack delivery option when you register and enjoy convenient and reliable service from Collivery.net .
Enter as a Corporate Team
Turn your next team-building event into an opportunity to make a lasting difference.
If your company would like to enter a corporate team or make a bulk booking, please email marketing@cotlands.org for assistance with group entries and corporate participation.
If your company would like to pre-order food and drinks for the corporate team after the race; you can email Old Parks Sports Club at info@oldparks.co.za or call the club on +27 (11) 789-3274.
More than just a race
Your race entry includes access to a fantastic family festival featuring:
- 🎈 Cotlands Pop-up Toy Library
- 🎨 Children’s entertainment and activities
- 🎵 Live music
- 🍔 Delicious food and drinks*
- 🍺 Beer and wine tent*
- 🎉 A fun, family-friendly atmosphere for all ages
Bring your family, friends and colleagues and spend the day making memories while changing lives.
*Kindly note that no food or beverages may be brought into the venue. Food and drinks will be available for purchase on-site.
Register today. Run with purpose.
Whether you walk 2km or conquer the 10km, every entry makes a difference.
Sign up today and help ignite the potential of South Africa’s youngest learners.
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