Summary: Park Square Umhlanga and Orcas Running Academy are giving one winner three free race entries for the Park Square run on Saturday, 19 September 2026. The winner can bring two running buddies and choose from the 5km, 10km or new 21km race distances. To enter, participants need to tag two friends. The winner will be announced on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Running is usually more fun when there is someone alongside to share the kilometres, questionable pacing decisions and post-run celebrations.
Park Square Umhlanga and Orcas Running Academy are leaning firmly into the team spirit with a competition that could get an entire three-person crew onto the start line for free.
One lucky winner will receive three free entries, one for themselves and two for their favourite running buddies, for the Park Square race taking place on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
- There are three distances on the programme. Runners can take on the 5km, step things up with the 10km, or tackle the new 21km distance. That gives seasoned runners and those simply looking for a good morning out with friends something to aim for.
Entering is refreshingly uncomplicated. Participants simply need to follow the easy instructions either on Facebook or Instagram. The competition winner will be announced on Friday, 28 August 2026, giving the winning trio a few weeks to get organised before race day on 19 September.
For runners around Umhlanga, this is a particularly handy excuse to round up the group chat, settle the debate over who is actually committing to the race and perhaps start putting a few training kilometres behind those promises.
Quick details
- Competition: Win three free race entries
- Presented by: Park Square Umhlanga and Orcas Running Academy
- Prize: One entry for the winner plus two entries for their running buddies
- Race date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
- Distances: 5km, 10km and new 21km
- How to enter: Tag two friends in the comments
- Winner announced: Friday, 28 August 2026
FAQs
What can be won?
One winner receives three free race entries, one for themselves and two for friends.
When is the Park Square race?
The race takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
Which race distances are available?
Participants can choose from the 5km, 10km or new 21km distances.
How does someone enter the competition?
They need to tag two friends in the comments.
When will the winner be announced?
The winner will be announced on Friday, 28 August 2026.
