Runners take to Alexandra’s streets for the Alex 10K, supporting grassroots athletics and literacy programmes.
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Alexandra Township will come alive on Saturday, March 21, as the Alex 10K returns for its 2026 edition. The annual road race, launched in 2023 by the Run Alex Athletics Club, has grown from an 8km “Find Your Fit Run” at Alexandra Plaza into a flagship 10km event, with a 5km option and junior prize categories.
The race has a dual mission: funding grassroots operations for the Run Alex Athletics Club and supporting the Read Alex Project, a Saturday programme aimed at improving literacy and educational outcomes for local children.
Adreach Impact Brand Solutions continues its support as one of the event sponsors. The company helped elevate the race from its inaugural 2023 edition, which drew 800 participants, to 2025 when over 2 500 runners and spectators attended after the event was relocated to the Altrec Sports Complex.
For 2026, organisers expect another sold-out event with more than 3 000 participants navigating a route that showcases Alexandra’s historic streets, places of worship, entertainment hubs and sports facilities.
Participants and residents alike will once again have the opportunity to “Explore Alex on Foot,” celebrating both competitive running and community spirit.
For more details, registration and updates, visit www.runalex.co.za/alex10k