12-05-2025
Stella AC gearing up for 50th Stella Royal
OVER 2000 runners and walkers are expected to participate in the 50th Stella Royal road race which will be hosted by the Stella Athletics Club around the leafy suburb of Glenwood on Sunday, May 18.
The Stella Royal, which includes a 5km and 10km fun run/walk and 25km run, will coincide with the club's celebration of their 50th anniversary. Race director Kevin Hendrikse said they want the road race to be a big celebration of the club's half a century milestone with 'lots of community involvement' along the way.
'The Stella Royal road race, which runs through the streets of Glenwood, is very much community orientated,' said Hendrikse. 'We try to get the community involved as much as possible. Our water tables are managed by many of the schools around the area as well as local running club. The Community Chest is also involved in assisting with the water stations. With this being our 50th Stella Royal we want to go big with the race and have more involvement from the community.'
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Hendrikse said the Stella Royal is listed in the KZN race calendar and is part of the Discovery Vitality run series. A number of athletes use the race as part of their training preparation for the Comrades Marathon. Nkosinathi Ngcongo, who was third last year, said he will be marshalling the race this year. 'It's my way of giving back to the club for the support that they give us as athletes,' said the Comrades runner who is gunning for a silver medal.
It is anticipated that around 2500 runners and walkers will be part of the road race that starts at Stella Sports Club on Helen Joseph Road – the 25km will start at 06:00, 10km at 06:30 and 5km 07:00. 'Our sports field will be transformed into a race village with marquees, it will be amazing. Metro Police will be there to ensure the safety of the runners and community members. The Glenwood UIP is also involved with law enforcement as we try to minimise the disturbance of residents in the area,' said Hendrikse.
The race route runs through Glenwood to Umbilo, and past the Stellawood Cemetery for those doing the 25km. Online entry is open at and will also be available on the day.
The entry fee is:
5km Fun Run/Walk: R100 (Late entry R100)
10km Run/Walk: R160 (Late entry R190)
25km Run: R220 (Late entry R250)
Participants over 70: FREE
Temporary Licence 10km: R80
Temporary Licence 25km: R110
Number collection is on Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 until 16:00, and on Sunday, May 18, from 04:30. All finishers will receive a medal and the top three finishers will receive prizes.
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