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Dis-Chem Half Marathon

Name: Dis-Chem Half Marathon
Start: 2026-01-11
End: 2026-01-11
Location: Germiston

location_city Germiston

flag South Africa

calendar_today 11 Jan, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

The Biogen 21K is Gauteng's premier half marathon, scheduled for January 11, 2026, at the Bedfordview Country Club. This event marks the 24th edition of this established race that traditionally kicks off the new year's running calendar. The challenging route takes participants through the scenic but hilly suburbs of Bedfordview and Primrose, offering a tough but rewarding start to the season. The event also features a SmectaGo 5km fun run, making it accessible for runners of all levels. Organized by Bedfordview Athletics with a long-standing legacy since 1981, it provides a well-organized community experience with goodie bags, race shirts, and medals for participants.

Races Offered

5km Dash Fun Run

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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11 days remaining

Half Marathon

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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11 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Germiston.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.1° / 25.6°

wb_sunny 12.9° / 24.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.2 /

water_drop 66.5%