Berts Bricks Great Brick Run 2026 - 24 January

The 42nd edition of the Great Brick Run will take place on Saturday, 24 January 2026 in Potchefstroom. The event is hosted by Berts Bricks Atletiekklub with the support of ACNW and Protime. Runners will once again set off from the Snowflake Building at 2 Kock Street.

This long-standing race is known for its flat and fast route, timed from gun to mat, making it a good opportunity for those chasing a personal best.

Distances, Fees and Start Times

Three race distances are available:

• 21.1 km: Online entry R170, day entry R220, start 06:15

• 10 km: Online entry R120, day entry R170, start 06:20

• 4.9 km: Online entry R40, day entry R60, start 06:20

Race day entries open from 05:00. Temporary licences are available for R70 and are required for the 21.1 km and 10 km events if a runner does not already hold an ASA licence.

Registration and Number Collection

Online entries close on 16 January 2026 at 15:00. Runners who missed the online window can still register on the day. Late entries and race pack collections will take place on 23 January 2026 from 16:00 to 19:00 at the Snowflake venue.

Participants are reminded to wear their race numbers on the front of their vests. Numbers are fitted with timing chips, so they should be handled carefully.

Beer for Bricks

In what has become a quirky tradition, the first 100 athletes who manage to complete the 21.1 km while carrying a brick will each receive a six-pack of beer. To keep things fair, it is strictly one brick per runner.

Price Money

Cash prices will be awarded to the first three male and female finishers in each distance.

Contact Information

For more details, the organisers can be contacted directly:

• Ronel du Toit: 083-571-2817

• Cheri Oosthuizen: 082-827-9153

The Great Brick Run is not just another Saturday trot around Potch, it is part tradition, part test of endurance, and part comedy show with bricks and beer thrown in. Whether chasing a podium, hauling masonry for a six-pack, or just looking for a flat route to start the year, the 42nd edition has something for everyone.