Alberton runners celebrate community spirit at 2026 PPS 10km and 21km Road Race
Alberton Athletic Club welcomed participants for the 10km and 21km events, thanking sponsors, volunteers and supporters for helping make race day a success.
Alberton’s running community came together for the 2026 PPS Alberton Road Race, with participants taking on the 10km and 21km distances.
Hosted by Alberton Athletic Club in partnership with main sponsor PPS, the race brought together runners and walkers of different abilities.
Whether participants were chasing a personal best, tackling their first race, walking with friends, or enjoying the experience with family, everyone helped make the morning special.
Race day
The event started at Alberton Rugby Stadium in Verwoerdpark, with participants gathering for the 06:00 start.
After the race, the organisers thanked everyone who helped make the event possible, especially PPS for its continued support.
A special acknowledgement also went to the runners and walkers, whose enthusiasm and encouragement along the route helped create a memorable atmosphere.
“Whether you chased a PB, ran your first race, walked with friends or brought the whole family, you made the day special,” the organisers said.
Behind the scenes
However, the work behind the event had started well before race morning. Alberton Athletic Club members and volunteers had spent the Saturday preparing the route, putting up the start and finish structures, setting up water tables, packing goodie bags and preparing medals for finishers.
The club also thanked its marshals and volunteers, who had been up before sunrise to ensure the event ran smoothly.
“Behind every smooth race morning there are hours of work, plenty of coffee and a whole lot of club spirit,” the organisers said.
PPS, the other sponsors and partners, club members, volunteers, marshals and supporters were all recognised for their contributions.
The organisers also invited participants to share feedback, explaining that they were continually looking for ways to improve the event each year.
As the 2026 edition came to a close, the organisers shared a message of congratulations and appreciation: “Rest those legs, wear that medal with pride, and we’ll see you next year.”
