GTR

GTR Main Event: Rotary charity community race held between Emalahleni to Middelburg annually. Visit www.gtr.co.za for regular updates.

Aiming to raise funding to best serve our community with special focus on children and the elderly. In 1987 the Rotary Club of Coalfields launched the first relay event against a steam train on the private Amcoal line between Wolvekrans and Witbank, which took place annually for the next five years. The decision was then taken in 1992 to relocate the race to the line between Middelburg and Witbank

, to take advantage of incorporating two of Mpumalanga's larger cities in the event, and subsequently the involvement of the four local Rotary Clubs, and so the Greatest Train Race was born. Now the largest community event in the country, this event accommodates athletes (or in fact anyone who is in good health and up for a challenge!) in various categories for running and walking. Teams of five members complete a total distance of 25km or you can go solo and complete the 15km or 32km on your own. The eager but not so fit may opt for the 4.9km fun run. A carnival atmosphere greets you at the finish where all finishers receive a medal. This is also a great team building opportunity for companies. In excess of 15 000 participants entered in 2016 which helped Rotary raise half a million Rand for charity!

Less than two months to go. 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏼🏃🏻‍♂️🚂Reserve your spot in the race. 🥇🥈🥉
01/06/2026

Less than two months to go. 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏼🏃🏻‍♂️🚂
Reserve your spot in the race. 🥇🥈🥉

11/05/2026

Count down: Days, hours and minutes left before closing of entries on 30 June 2026. Will you be there?!

02/07/2025

Entry ticket sales close 13 days

:🚨 GTR ENTRIES CLOSING SOON! 🚨Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s GTR Race! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🗓 Enter before 15 July ...
28/06/2025

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🚨 GTR ENTRIES CLOSING SOON! 🚨
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s GTR Race! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🗓 Enter before 15 July 2025 – the deadline is fast approaching!
🌐 Visit www.gtr.co.za to enter online
📧 Or email us at [email protected] to request an entry form

🎉 This year’s relay race includes a floating trophee for the team with the BEST SPIRIT! Bring the energy, bring the vibes, and you could win!

⏰ Hurry hurry – don’t get left behind!
– GTR Committee

20/06/2025

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