Run to Play 2026
This November, turn kindness into action.
Join the Cotlands Run to Play Race powered by Old Parks Sports Club, taking place just after World Kindness Day (13 November). Every step you take will help vulnerable children gain access to quality early childhood care and education through the power of play.
Whether you’re an experienced runner, a casual walker, a family looking for a fun day out, or a company wanting to make a meaningful difference, there’s a place for you on the start line.
Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
Location: Old Parks Sports Club, 1 Garden Rd, Bordeaux, Randburg
Distances: 2km | 5km | 10km
Start time 5km and 10km : 07h30
Start time 2km : 8h00
Please arrive before 07:00 to allow enough time for parking and getting to the start line.
2km walk : R100
5km : R180
10km : R200
Optional official race T-shirt : R120
Entry includes race number with time chip (5km&10km), access to the pop-up toy library, entertainment and more!
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 free of charge directly to your door a few weeks before the race.
Simply complete your race pack delivery details when you register and enjoy fast, convenient and reliable delivery by Collivery.net.
No queues. No extra cost. Just arrive ready to run.
Looking for a meaningful year-end team-building event?
Enter your company in the Cotlands Run to Play Race powered by Old Parks Sports Club and show your commitment to giving children the best possible start in life.
📧 For bulk bookings, click on the button to download a Corporate Team Entry Form (bulk entries) and add your team’s details to the form and email marketing@cotlands.org.
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, email: marketing@cotlands.org
The Run to Play Race is more than a race — it’s a family celebration.
There is so much to enjoy:
- 🎈 Cotlands Pop-up Toy Library
- 🎨 Children’s entertainment and activities
- 🎵 Live music
- 🍔 Delicious food stalls*
- 🍺 Beer and wine garden*
- 🎁 Sponsor activations and giveaways
*Kindly note that no food or beverages may be brought into the venue. Food and drinks will be available for purchase on-site.
Bring your family, friends and colleagues and spend the day making memories while supporting a great cause.
Parking at the venue 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 06:30am.
More than one million young children in South Africa are still missing out on an early learning programme.
By entering the Cotlands Run to Play Race powered by Old Parks Sports Club, you are helping Cotlands provide:
- Quality early childhood care and education
- Play-based learning opportunities
- Toy libraries and caregiver-child playgroups
- Training and support for early learning practitioners
Every entry helps give a child the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.