Sunrise Monster

The Sunrise Monster

Hosted by Harlequin Harriers

28 February 2026

Harlequin Club, Groenkloof, Pretoria

5, 10, 21, and 32km

47th edition of this event

The Sunrise Monster Is The Ultimate Comrades and Two Oceans Conditioner

We have a race distance for everyone! The race distances include the 32km Monster, the 21.1km Half Monster, the 10km Mini Monster, and the 5km Baby Monster.

Corporate Challenge

Challenge your company to conquer the Sunrise Monster! Build team spirit, promote wellness, and compete for a prize awarded to the largest corporate team on race day.

Email the race office for the bulk entry form

*T&Cs apply – To enter the Corporate Challenge, your team must have entered using the bulk entry form

view the race flyer here

Gerda Steyn crossing the finish line at the 2025 Sunrise Monster

Start Times

32km

06:03

21km

06:03

10km

06:30

5km

06:45

Race T-Shirt Sales and Collection

Want to take The Sunrise Monster home with you?
Grab the official moisture-wicking event T-Shirt!
It’s lightweight, breathable and built for runners.

Collect your t-shirt at the JHB collection point on 26 Feb or at the PTA collection point on 27 Feb

Alternatively you can collect your t-shirt on race day!

A limited amount of shirts will be available to buy on the day at the finish line (while stocks last)

Collection and Late Entries

Collect your race number and temporary licenses here:

JHB collection point
Thursday, 26 February 2026 at Baseline Runners, Shop 2, Bedford
Arcade, 55 Van Buuren Road, Bedfordview from 11:00 to 17:00.

PTA collection point
Friday, 27 February 2026 at Harlequin Club from 11:00 to 18:00.
Saturday, 28 February at Harlequin Club from 04:30 – 05:30.

Online entries close on Friday, 27 February 2025 at 24:00.
Entries for all distances available at the Harlequin Club on Friday, 27 February 2025 from 11:00 to 18:00 and on race morning from 04:30 to 05:30.

Gazebos

Club gazebos are welcome and may be erected at your own risk after 12:00 on
Friday, 27 February 2025 as per the organiser’s field allocation.

Overnight security will be present.

Trailers will be allowed on the field on race morning provided that
they are there before 05:00.

Remember to enter our social media giveaway!

You can enter on Instagram or Facebook by completing the 4 steps.

Frequently asked questions

Online entries will remain open until midnight on the 27th of February 2026.

Yes you can, but we suggest that you enter online or in person at the Harlequin Club on Friday the 27th of February.

You will receive your result via SMS and you can also view the Live results on https://peaktiming.co.za/results or download the Peak Timing App from your app store.

The 32km and 21km start at 06:03 (sunrise).


The 10km starts at 06:30, and the 5km starts at 06:45.

Phone

082 455 6465