GERALD FOX MEMORIAL RACE
SUNDAY, 12 JULY 2026
21,1KM & 10KM races start on Jan Smuts Drive and finishes at Joburg Zoo
5KM FUN RUN starts at Zoo Lake Sports Club and finish at Joburg Zoo
Get fired up this running season with the Vitality Run Series.
Complete five of the most iconic races in Joburg and earn Vitality points. This is race 2 of 5 in the Series. Whether you’re a first-timer or an avid runner, you can join in on the action.
Discovery Vitality members receive bonus fitness points for completing the race:
5 km: 300 + 500 bonus points = 800 pts
10 km: 600 + 500 booster pts = 1100 pts
21 km: 1500 + 500 booster pts = 2000 pts
Terms, conditions and limits apply.
Entry Information
| DISTANCE | PRE-ENTRY (closing 8 July 2026) | TEMP LICENCE |
| 21.1km | R 270 (GGMs R 135) | R 70 |
| 10km | R 210 (GGMs R 105) | R 60 |
| 5km fun run | R 140 |
- Electronically timed event (mat-to-mat).
- Entries are limited to 7 100 entries across all distances: 2 500 for 21.1km, 2 800 for 10km, and 1 800 for 5km fun run.
- Entries available online and at The Sweatshop Dunkeld West.
- A portion of the race proceeds is donated to the Johannesburg Zoo. Over R600 000 has been donated to the zoo over the last 14 years. A portion of the Fun Run proceeds goes to Parktown Girls High School, R185 000 since 2022.
- No pets are allowed in the Zoo.
Collection
- Friday, 10 July and Saturday, 11 July 2026: 09h00 – 16h00 at Parktown Girls High School – school main gate, 55 Crief Road, Parkview
- Sunday, 12 July 2026: before the race event from 05h30 at the Zoo (Jan Smuts Parking) for 21km & 10km; at Zoo Lake Sports Club for 5km Fun Run.
- Sponsor handouts are limited and given out at pre-entry collection only. While stock lasts.
Clubs set up in the Zoo
- Saturday, 11 July from 15:00
Start Time & Place
- The 21.1km and 10km start at 07h30. Start is on Jan Smuts Drive cnr Dundalk and finishes in the Zoo.
- The 5km fun run starts at 08h00. Start is at Zoo Lake Sports Club, Prince of Wales Drive and finishes in the Zoo.
Parking
- Please do not park on the race route.
- Parking will be available at:
- Zoo parking lot: No charge
- Holy Family College: No charge
- War Memorial: No charge
- Zoo Lake Sports Club: No charge
- Parktown Girls: No charge
- Shuttle service is available between Zoo Lake Sports Club, Parktown Girls and the Zoo, before and afterwards.
Prizegiving
- Takes place at 09h30. Equal prize money for male & female.
- Contenders for prizes: Start to mat timing applies.
| Category | Position | 21km | 10km |
| Open | 1st | R4 200 | R2 100 |
| 2nd | R1 300 | R 800 | |
| 3rd | R1 000 | R 600 | |
| 40-49 | 1st | R1 000 | R 850 |
| 2nd | R 800 | R 700 | |
| 50-59 | 1st | R 850 | R 600 |
| 60-69 | 1st | R 600 | R 400 |
| 70+ | 1st | R 600 | R 400 |
| Junior | 1st | R 600 | R 450 |
Race Office
- info@rockies.co.za
- 072 472 2042
About the Race
The organisers’ honour Gerald Fox, a popular member of their club and a dear personal friend, who was a victim of violent crime. This event has consistently maintained high standards of organisation, regardless of route or venue.
About Rockies
As one of the oldest and most established running clubs in South Africa, Rockies offers a great forum and support for runners to do what they love – running. They also welcome walkers and have designated walks and time trials. Visit the Rockies official website on rockies.co.za
