Africa / South Africa / Johannesburg
Hollywoodbets Joburg — 5K 2026
At the starting line
A race worth the journey.
The Hollywoodbets Joburg 5km is the shorter fun run held alongside the competitive 10km event. It offers a shorter participation option within the Johannesburg race programme.
Know the course
Race route
Explore the course and the climbs before you get to the starting line.
5K
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Event history
First held in 2024
The city's report of the inaugural November 2024 event records a separate 5km leg after the 10km race. The shorter event is described as a fun run in the published race programme.
Previous winners
The last ten completed editions where results can be verified. Overall men's and women's winners for this distance.
Verified historical winners are not available yet for this distance.
No verified overall 5km winner times were recovered for the two completed event editions, 2024 and 2025. The 2026 race was still upcoming.
Runner perspectives
Selected summaries of public runner reviews. These describe the editions and distances noted, and experiences may change.
No attributable public runner review has been verified for this distance yet.
Typical race weather
October in Johannesburg
- Average daytime high
- 28.5°C
- Average overnight low
- 12.0°C
- Average monthly precipitation
- 57 mm
October shows a large day-to-night temperature range: warm daytime highs follow much cooler overnight lows. A removable start layer can be useful even when a light racing outfit suits the warmer part of the day. Average daily highs are 28.5°C and overnight lows 12.0°C. Average precipitation totals about 57 mm over the whole month. Rain preparation is sensible, but the total does not give the chance or timing of rain during the race. These are historical regional averages, not a forecast or race-hour temperatures; the coast, hills and start line may differ.
Climate source ↗ · NASA POWER / MERRA-2 grid near Johannesburg (-26.20°, 28.04°); not a weather station · October 2001–2020 (20 years)
Historical averages describe typical conditions, not the forecast or the temperature at the starting line.
What to wear
- Racing: consider a lightweight singlet or technical T-shirt with shorts, and a cap if the forecast is sunny.
- Waiting at the start: bring a removable warm layer and, if rain is forecast, a rain shell or poncho.
- After finishing: keep a dry top and an extra layer in your finish bag.
- These are editorial clothing suggestions. Check the forecast close to race day and adapt to your own comfort.
Check the forecast close to race day and adjust your clothing to the start time and your own comfort.
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Checked on 4 Oct 2026 · Event source
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