This article provides detailed information on all South Africa’s September 2024 marathons and ultras including race descriptions and recommendations. You can find the full 2024 marathon / ultra calendar here.
[Note: I am currently unable to update the full calendar.]
A summary of your choices is below:

Spring day sees the option to run the Jozi City 48k ultra in Gauteng or the Tony Viljoen Masters (which I make as the easiest marathon in the country) in East London.
After that there is a two week wait for your next option but it’s a jam packed weekend. Saturday see Northridge Mall in Bloem, the richest marathon in the country (and your chance to win a cool million) at the Mpumalanga Marathon in Mbombela and the Great Kei Marathon an hour outside East London. The latter is where I’ll be heading – I’ve heard that this is a tough but beautiful run. Sundays options are two laps around Vanderbiljlpark at the Vaal River City and the 50k Seshego Ultra which is run around Polokwane.
One on my definite top 10 marathons headlines the next weekend – the Voet of Afrika which always lives up to their moniker of the toughest race with the warmest heart. Other options include the Emalahleni City which is an easy option for the Gautengers, the Elliot Madeira in Mthatha and those looking for some sunshine and sand can head to the South Coast Marathon.
The final week sees the second edition of the Red Star Marathon where you run circuits of the Delmas race track – something a little different and plenty of festivities to keep you entertained on each lap. One of the toughest marathon in the country is the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountain with almost 1000m of climbing. Two new events also enter the calendar – the Fetakgomo Tubatse in Steelpoort and the Bill Rowan Three Bridges 50k from Derby to Swartruggens (neither of the organisers replied to my queries so I can’t tell you any more about them).
September
aQuelle Jozi City 48k Ultra (1-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | Formerly the Autumn Chase Marathon. TBC |
Detailed Report | -: – |
Race Date | Sunday 01 September 2024 |
Location | Johannesburg, Gau |
Start Venue | Marks Park |
Route Type | Double-lapper |
Race Website | https://runzone.co.za/ |
Contact Details | race@runzone.co.za |
Distance | 48 |
Online Entries | https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6583 |
Pre-entries Close | Wednesday 28 August 2024 |
Entry Fee | R326 |
Included Extras | None |
Late entries | No |
Title sponsor | aQuelle |
Permanent Numbers | No |
How to get there from Joburg? | 10km north of the city centre |
Accommodation Options | Check out Google for B&B and hotel options |
What else to do there? | – |
Normal Finishers | +/- 1000 |
Which year was the race started? | 2022 |
How many previous events have been held? | 2 |
Cutoff time | 7h |
First prize value | 1700 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | ? |


Tony Viljoen Masters Marathon (1-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | Tony Viljoen Masters Marathon is pure, unadulterated marathon running erotica. Nothing but feathers, tender caresses and light tickles; A gentle frolic as you tenderly work your way down from an altitude of 600m to a sea-level climax. The route follows the N6 for 95% of the race and there is absolutely no kink at all until the 40km mark when you veer into the suburbs. This marathon is light petting, PG-rated first base action all the way. There are no quad crushing downhills – just a long, gradual, tantric drop to home base (and a very soft landing) at Feathers in Beacon Bay. There are a couple of minor uphills along the way but nothing that will leave any marks or bruises the next day. No safe words required. This is a race that treats you well, is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face and will respect you the next morning. I make this the easiest marathon in the country. |
Detailed Report | Tony Viljoen Masters Marathon (Pure unadulterated running erotica): http://runningmann.co.za/2019/10/13/tony-viljoen-masters-marathon/ |
Race Date | Sunday 01 September 2024 |
Location | Macleantown-Beacon Bay, EC |
Start Venue | N6 Cobongo |
Route Type | Point-to-point |
Race Website | https://www.facebook.com/bordermastersathletics/ |
Contact Details | oatley@cis.za.net |
Distance | 42 |
Online Entries | https://entrytickets.net/masters |
Pre-entries Close | Sunday 25 August 2024 |
Entry Fee | R200 |
Included Extras | – |
Late entries | Yes (R20 extra for late entries; No race day entries) |
Title sponsor | Glacier by Sanlam |
Permanent Numbers | No |
How to get there from Joburg? | Fly to East London; 50km (45m) drive to Macleantown |
Accommodation Options | Search accommodation sites for Beacon Bay if you would like to stay very close to the finish, but there are many great overnight stays close by in Nahoon, Stirling, Selborne all within 10 minutes. |
What else to do there? | Stunning Indian Ocean beaches, game reserves, great pubs and restaurants with river or beach views to die for! Check out https://www.eastlondon.org.za/tourism.html for more. |
Normal Finishers | +/- 500 |
Which year was the race started? | 1978 |
How many previous events have been held? | 43 |
Cutoff time | ? |
First prize value | 300 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | 197 |

Musina Marathon (7-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | A new race in the northern extremities of South Africa. Fairly flat out-and-back route with just 209 total climbing metres with the major climb of 50m from 15km to the half marathon mark. Expect plenty of heat. |
Detailed Report | -: – |
Race Date | Saturday 07 September 2024 |
Location | Musina, Lim |
Start Venue | Musina Rugby Field |
Route Type | Out-and-back |
Race Website | – |
Contact Details | Musenwal@gmail.com |
Distance | 42 |
Online Entries | https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1550746199 |
Pre-entries Close | Tuesday 03 September 2024 |
Entry Fee | R324 |
Included Extras | None |
Late entries | Yes |
Title sponsor | None |
Permanent Numbers | No |
How to get there from Joburg? | 525km (5h30+) drive north to the top of the N1 |
Accommodation Options | Check out Google for B&B and hotel options |
What else to do there? | ? |
Normal Finishers | NA |
Which year was the race started? | 2024 |
How many previous events have been held? | 0 |
Cutoff time | 6h |
First prize value | R5000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | 209 |



Northridge Mall Marathon (14-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | A moderate circular route around the northern suburbs of Bloemfontein. After 14km of gentle downhill, there are 14km of continual climbing to the highest point of the route. After that, it’s undulations to the finish. |
Detailed Report | -: – |
Race Date | Saturday 14 September 2024 |
Location | Bloemfontein, FS |
Start Venue | OFM Central Media Park |
Route Type | Circular |
Race Website | https://bloemachilles.co.za/races/northridge/ |
Contact Details | info@bloemachilles.co.za |
Distance | 42 |
Online Entries | https://form.123formbuilder.com/6699769/2024-nrm-marathon-achilles |
Pre-entries Close | Wednesday 11 September 2024 |
Entry Fee | R260 |
Included Extras | – |
Late entries | Yes (No race day entries) |
Title sponsor | Northridge Mall |
Permanent Numbers | No |
How to get there from Joburg? | 400km (4h) drive due south on the N1. |
Accommodation Options | Check out Google for B&B and hotel options. Sangiro Lodge is close to venue and there are other guesthouses in Kenneth Kaunda Drive. |
What else to do there? | https://www.bloemfonteintourism.co.za/ |
Normal Finishers | N/A |
Which year was the race started? | 2022 |
How many previous events have been held? | 2 |
Cutoff time | 5h |
First prize value | 3000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | 391 |
Great Kei Marathon (14-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | A new point-to-point marathon just noth of East London. The highest point on the route (405m) is around the 17km mark and after that it’s a gentle drop down to the Great Kei River Mouth. |
Detailed Report | -: – |
Race Date | Saturday 14 September 2024 |
Location | Kei Mouth, EC |
Start Venue | 42.2km Start: LAT: -32.722567, LNG: 28.061936 (R349, Makhazi and Ngxingxolo intersection) Finish: Kei Mouth Country Club |
Route Type | Point-to-point |
Race Website | https://www.facebook.com/OMACGreenMambas?mibextid=ZbWKwL |
Contact Details | greatkeimarathon@gmail.com |
Distance | 42 |
Online Entries | https://entrytickets.net/greatkeimarathon |
Pre-entries Close | Friday 06 September 2024 |
Entry Fee | R300 |
Included Extras | Shirt (first 225 male & 225 female entries) |
Late entries | Yes (No race day entries) |
Title sponsor | None |
Permanent Numbers | No |
How to get there from Joburg? | Fly to East London; 100km (1h15) drive to Great Kei |
Accommodation Options | Check out Google for B&B and hotel options https://keimouth.co.za/stay/ |
What else to do there? | Stunning Indian Ocean beaches, game reserves, great pubs and restaurants with river or beach views to die for! Check out https://www.eastlondon.org.za/tourism.html for more. |
Normal Finishers | +/- 300 |
Which year was the race started? | 2023 |
How many previous events have been held? | 1 |
Cutoff time | 7h |
First prize value | 15000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | 701 |

Mpumalanga Marathon (14-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | Nothing known about this marathon. |
Detailed Report | -: – |
Race Date | Saturday 14 September 2024 |
Location | Dayizenza Complex-Mbombela, Mpu |
Start Venue | Dayizenza Complex |
Route Type | Point-to-point |
Race Website | https://mpmarathon.co.za/ |
Contact Details | info@mpmarathon.co.za |
Distance | 42.2 |
Online Entries | https://entrygeek.co.za/events/mpumalanga-marathon-2024-south-african/ |
Pre-entries Close | Tuesday 20 August 2024 |
Entry Fee | R650 |
Included Extras | – |
Late entries | ? – |
Title sponsor | None |
Permanent Numbers | No |
How to get there from Joburg? | 350km (4h) east along the N4. |
Accommodation Options | Many options on AirBNB, Lekkeslaap, Bookings.com. Road Lodge, Town Lodge, Nelspruit Lodge and Noma Nini Guesthouse all are less than 250m from the finish. |
What else to do there? | Mbombela is the stepping stone to the world-famous Kruger National Park – self-drive or splash out on a private lodge; Various Tourist attractions around town including Lowveld Botanical Garden, Mafunyane Waterpark, Makhonjwa Mountain, Sudwala Curves, Three Rondavels, Gods Window, Bourke’s Luck Pot Holes, Mac-Mac Pools, Pilgrim’s Rest and Lone Creek Falls. |
Normal Finishers | N/A |
Which year was the race started? | 2024 |
How many previous events have been held? | 0 |
Cutoff time | 6h30 |
First prize value | 1000000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | ? |
Masingita Mall Marathon (14-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | Nothing known about this marathon. |
Detailed Report | -: – |
Race Date | Saturday 14 September 2024 |
Location | Giyani, Lim |
Start Venue | Masingita Mall, Giyani |
Route Type | Point-to-point |
Race Website | – |
Contact Details | masingitamall@gmail.com |
Distance | 42 |
Online Entries | https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6641 |
Pre-entries Close | Thursday 12 September 2024 |
Entry Fee | R379 |
Included Extras | – |
Late entries | ? – |
Title sponsor | None |
Permanent Numbers | No |
How to get there from Joburg? | 500km (5h30) drive north east |
Accommodation Options | ? |
What else to do there? | The race is on the doorstep of the Kruger National Park so take some time out on safari after the marathon or enjoy a rich cultural experience at Baleni Rest Camp (just 5km away). |
Normal Finishers | N/A |
Which year was the race started? | 2024 |
How many previous events have been held? | 0 |
Cutoff time | ? |
First prize value | 6000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | ? |
Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon (15-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | Vanderbijlpark was the missing connection in the Vaal Triangle dot-to-dot marathon puzzle until the Vaal River City Marathon was added to the calendar in 2017 (the other dots being the well-established Sasolburg and Vaal Marathons). Despite the name, Vaal River City, you should not expect to see a river of any kind during the race and, depending on your definition of civilisation, it is also debatable whether you see a city either. Vanderbijlpark makes Benoni look like the French Riviera and the fast and flat double-lapper is unlikely to provide any visual distractions – but the runners are usually full of post-Comrades chatter so this is a great chance to greet some old friends and make some new ones. |
Detailed Report | Vaal River City Marathon (Running circles around the Vaal Triangle): http://runningmann.co.za/2018/10/14/vaal-river-city-marathon/ |
Race Date | Sunday 15 September 2024 |
Location | Vanderbijlpark, Gau |
Start Venue | Izak Steyl Staduim Vbp |
Route Type | Double-lapper |
Race Website | http://www.vrcm.co.za/ |
Contact Details | info@vaalrivercitymarathon.co.za |
Distance | 42 |
Online Entries | https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6501 |
Pre-entries Close | Sunday 25 August 2024 |
Entry Fee | R326 |
Included Extras | Shirt (first 1,000 entries) |
Late entries | ? (No race day entries) |
Title sponsor | Rand Water http://www.randwater.co.za/ |
Permanent Numbers | No |
How to get there from Joburg? | 70km (1h) drive south with many access points |
Accommodation Options | Check out Google for B&B and hotel options |
What else to do there? | Enjoy an afternoon at the Vaal Dam or check out https://www.vaalmeander.co.za/ for other options. |
Normal Finishers | +/- 1000 |
Which year was the race started? | 2018 |
How many previous events have been held? | 4 |
Cutoff time | ? |
First prize value | 10000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | 282 |
Seshego 50k Ultra (15-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | A point to point ultra that starts on the R71 Mankweng to Polokwane. The first 22km takes you back towards Polokwane before veering left onto the N1 highway for an extended period of freeway running. You exit the N1 around the 34 kilometre mark on the southern outskirts of Polokwane. Seshego is on the north-western periphery of the city so you’ve got 16 kilometres through industrial areas and suburbs to conquer before you can earn your finish. |
Detailed Report | Seshego Marathon (Signing out from Polokwane): http://runningmann.co.za/2022/06/18/seshego-marathon/ |
Race Date | Sunday 15 September 2024 |
Location | Polokwane, Lim |
Start Venue | Paledi Mall-Seshego Stadium, Polokwane |
Route Type | Point-to-point |
Race Website | https://www.seshegomarathon.org/ |
Contact Details | admin@seshegomarathon.org |
Distance | 50 |
Online Entries | https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6617 |
Pre-entries Close | Friday 06 September 2024 |
Entry Fee | R379 |
Included Extras | Bus ticket to start |
Late entries | Yes (No race day entries) |
Title sponsor | None |
Permanent Numbers | No |
How to get there from Joburg? | 325km (3h) drive due north on the N1. |
Accommodation Options | Check out Google for B&B and hotel options |
What else to do there? | http://polokwanetourism.co.za/ |
Normal Finishers | +/- 300 |
Which year was the race started? | 2022 |
How many previous events have been held? | 2 |
Cutoff time | ? |
First prize value | 30000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | 374 |
Emalahleni City Marathon (21-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | Celebrate the city of Emalahleni’s rich mining heritage during Heritage Month. An undulating double-lapper just an hour’s drive from Joburg. The race has a special medal for those that “dig deep to flatten our black hills” and finish the marathon under 4 hours. The special medal is coated in Anthracite, which is the highest grade of coal in the world and is vastly mined in Emalahleni. There is also a kiddies safe play area available with child minders, face paint, balloon twister, jumping castle and 100m dash activities. |
Detailed Report | -: – |
Race Date | Saturday 21 September 2024 |
Location | Emalahleni, Mpu |
Start Venue | Witbank High School |
Route Type | Double-lapper |
Race Website | https://www.facebook.com/EmalahleniCityMarathonNPC/ |
Contact Details | emalahlenimarathon@gmail.com |
Distance | 42 |
Online Entries | https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6552 |
Pre-entries Close | Saturday 14 September 2024 |
Entry Fee | R379 |
Included Extras | – |
Late entries | Yes – |
Title sponsor | None |
Permanent Numbers | TBC |
How to get there from Joburg? | 140km (2h) east along the N12 |
Accommodation Options | Check out Google for B&B and hotel options |
What else to do there? | Witbank Dam; Pienaars Dam; Hermansdaal; Olifants River Lodge; The Ridge Casino; Tshepo’s Die Heuwel Shisanyama; Value Meat Shisanyama |
Normal Finishers | +/- 100 |
Which year was the race started? | 2022 |
How many previous events have been held? | 1 |
Cutoff time | 6h |
First prize value | 3000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | 672 |

Voet van Afrika Marathon (21-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | This is one that all real marathoners need to do at least once. The best summary I’ve heard of this route is, “The first half screws up your legs and the second half screws up your mind.” A unique route that takes you up and over the Soetmuisberg along farmland, gravel road, jeep tracks and mountain paths. After 25 kilometres surrounded by exquisite indigenous fynbos, there is a rude awakening as you are dumped onto the tar at Napier – and those who’ve counted the undulations to the finish at the Bredasdorp High School claim there are 16 hills over the last 17 kilometres. Whilst some races rebrand their catch phrase annually, the Voet has stuck with “The toughest race with the warmest heart!” for as long as I can remember (and having run 11 Voets I can confirm that this is not just a marketing slogan). |
Detailed Report | Voet van Afrika Marathon (Scratching the seven-year itch): http://runningmann.co.za/2020/01/12/voet-van-afrika-marathon/ |
Race Date | Saturday 21 September 2024 |
Location | Bredasdorp, WC |
Start Venue | Bredasdorp High School |
Route Type | Point-to-point |
Race Website | https://voetvanafrika.co.za/ |
Contact Details | voet@raceoffice.co.za |
Distance | 42 |
Online Entries | https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6630 |
Pre-entries Close | Sunday 08 September 2024 |
Entry Fee | R273 |
Included Extras | Buff (first 1,000 entries) |
Late entries | No – |
Title sponsor | None |
Permanent Numbers | Yes (10 finishes) |
How to get there from Joburg? | Fly to Cape Town; 180km (2h) drive from the airport to Bredasdorp |
Accommodation Options | On site luxury tented hotel pitched at Bredasdorp Sport Grounds: https://voetvanafrika.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Tented-Hotel-Info.pdf or check out lekkeslaap.co.za to book your accommodation in the area. |
What else to do there? | Explore the Overberg, sample some local wines, go deep sea fishing and stand at southernmost tip of Africa (where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans officially meet). There is also plenty to do in the charming local villages of Struisbaai, Arniston and Napier. Take a short drive to the De Hoop Game Reserve to spot antelope, zebras and whales. |
Normal Finishers | +/- 300 |
Which year was the race started? | 1978 |
How many previous events have been held? | 43 |
Cutoff time | 6h |
First prize value | 3000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | 820 |

Elliot Madeira Marathon (22-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | A point-to-point race from the countryside into the heart of Mthatha over an undulating route. There’s a festival-like atmosphere at the finish with plenty of entertainment for the adults and kids. |
Detailed Report | -: – |
Race Date | Sunday 22 September 2024 |
Location | Mthatha, EC |
Start Venue | Bumbane Great Place, Mthatha, EC |
Route Type | Point-to-point |
Race Website | https://www.facebook.com/elliotmadeira.charityclub.9 |
Contact Details | mtshabet@yahoo.com; elliot.madeiracharityclub@gmail.com |
Distance | 42 |
Online Entries | https://entrytickets.net/elliot |
Pre-entries Close | Sunday 15 September 2024 |
Entry Fee | R210 |
Included Extras | – |
Late entries | ? (No race day entries) |
Title sponsor | None |
Permanent Numbers | No |
How to get there from Joburg? | Expensive flight into Mthatha or Fly to East London & 230km (3h15) drive to Mthatha |
Accommodation Options | Free accommodation in local community halls for all athletes. Check out Google for B&B options. |
What else to do there? | Visit Nelson Mandela’s home and the Nelson Mandela Museum or use as a base to explore the beautiful Transkei landscape. |
Normal Finishers | +/- 100 |
Which year was the race started? | ? |
How many previous events have been held? | ? |
Cutoff time | ? |
First prize value | 15000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | ? |



South Coast Marathon (22-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | Note: This marathon replaces the 48k ultra that was run in the past. The route description below is for the 48k and the marathon (which is 2 laps of the original 21k route run in reverse will be different). This race gives you a five-course feast that covers the diversity of the South Coast. From the Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre you start with a series of demanding but beautiful rolling hills through rural Kwazulu Natal, after which you drop down to the coast at Uvongo. The exquisite coastal road along the sea front is the easiest section of the route. After soaking up sea-level serenity, you head back inland over gradual climbs that consume the last 5km of the course. It is in reverse of the previous 21km route and is not as tiring to the legs on the finish section. |
Detailed Report | -: – |
Race Date | Sunday 22 September 2024 |
Location | Uvongo, KZN |
Start Venue | Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre |
Route Type | Double-lapper |
Race Website | http://www.southcoaststriders.co.za/ |
Contact Details | southcoaststriders.margate@gmail.com |
Distance | 42 |
Online Entries | https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1550436141 |
Pre-entries Close | Saturday 14 September 2024 |
Entry Fee | R350 |
Included Extras | Shirt (entries before 8 Sep) |
Late entries | Yes (R40 extra for entries after 8 Sept) |
Title sponsor | Ray Nkonyeni Municipality |
Permanent Numbers | No |
How to get there from Joburg? | 700km (7h) drive or 1h flight to Durban and 170km (2h) drive from King Shaka Airport. |
Accommodation Options | Check out Google for B&B and hotel options. Information Centre 0393150265, Happy Holiday Homes, vaan Heereden letting. LekkeSlaap, U-Stay, Bookings.com. |
What else to do there? | With a plethora of blue flag beaches and tourist options this is a great place for a family holiday. See www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za for more. |
Normal Finishers | N/A |
Which year was the race started? | 2023 |
How many previous events have been held? | 1 |
Cutoff time | 6h |
First prize value | 5000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | ? |




Laingsburg 56k Ultra (28-Sep): Doubtful
Race Description | Note: The ultra has been changed from 80 to 56km this year. Below description is from the 80. Run an awesome ultra in the heart of the Great Karoo. A one of kind race with 15km of tar and the rest on quiet gravel farm roads while you enjoy the peace, beauty and serenity of the Karoo Desert. The route starts at an altitude of 642m and slowly climbs to 922m at the 44km mark – the good news is that “it’s all downhill from there”. If you’re lucky, the natural phenomenon of the spring wild flowers will be in full bloom during your run. Note: The race has changed from the traditional 80km to the 56km route this year. |
Detailed Report | Karoo 80k Ultra (Flood Levelling-Up in Laingsburg): http://runningmann.co.za/2019/11/17/karoo-80k/ |
Race Date | Saturday 28 September 2024 |
Location | Laingsburg, WC |
Start Venue | J.J.Ellis Sport Grounds |
Route Type | Circular |
Race Website | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100051322436181 |
Contact Details | wvanniekerk73@gmail.com |
Distance | 56 |
Online Entries | Saturday 00 January 1900 |
Pre-entries Close | ? |
Entry Fee | ? |
Included Extras | ? |
Late entries | ? (R20 extra for late entries; No race day entries) |
Title sponsor | None |
Permanent Numbers | Yes (10 finishes) |
How to get there from Joburg? | 1150km (11h) drive south along the N1 or fly to Cape Town and 265km (3h) drive / George and 230km (3h) drive. |
Accommodation Options | Check out Google for B&B and hotel options |
What else to do there? | Take a walking tour commemorating the flash flood of 1981; Visit the town’s three museums or nearby Matjiesfontein. |
Normal Finishers | +/- 50 |
Which year was the race started? | ? |
How many previous events have been held? | ? |
Cutoff time | ? |
First prize value | ? |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | ? |
Fetakgomo Tubatse Marathon (28-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | Nothing known about this marathon. |
Detailed Report | -: – |
Race Date | Saturday 28 September 2024 |
Location | Steelpoort, Lim |
Start Venue | Mapodile Stadium, Steelpoort |
Route Type | ? |
Race Website | ? |
Contact Details | mrudzma@yahoo.com |
Distance | 42 |
Online Entries | https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1550375816 |
Pre-entries Close | Wednesday 25 September 2024 |
Entry Fee | R350 |
Included Extras | Shirt (first 1,000 entries) |
Late entries | Yes |
Title sponsor | None |
Permanent Numbers | No |
How to get there from Joburg? | 300km (3h30 drive) north east |
Accommodation Options | Check out Google for B&B and hotel options |
What else to do there? | ? |
Normal Finishers | N/A |
Which year was the race started? | 2024 |
How many previous events have been held? | 0 |
Cutoff time | ? |
First prize value | 5000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | ? |

Red Star Marathon (28-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | The marathon is run on an actively used motorsport racetrack. Each lap is 4km and, 13 turns, will allowing you to perfect your cornering technique. The finish straight is a 800m allowing you to open the throttle and give it some gas. With just 12m of elevation per lap this looks to be a fast route. The facility offers secure parking in the facility grounds, Accommodation on site, Restaurant, Bar, Swimming pool, Kiddies Entertainment area, Ablutions and showers, Shop and Fuel Station on site. Route profile: www.redstarraceway.co.za/index_htm_files/Red Star Marathon_2.mp4 Want to optimise for speed? Here’s a track “ride through” on a bike (although runners will be going anti-clockwise): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14bOIsaYZrg&t=4s |
Detailed Report | -: – |
Race Date | Saturday 28 September 2024 |
Location | Delmas, Mpu |
Start Venue | Red Star Raceway |
Route Type | Circuit |
Race Website | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093076516720 |
Contact Details | marketing@redstarraceway.co.za |
Distance | 42 |
Online Entries | https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6678 |
Pre-entries Close | Thursday 26 September 2024 |
Entry Fee | R411 |
Included Extras | – |
Late entries | No – |
Title sponsor | Red Star Raceway |
Permanent Numbers | Yes |
How to get there from Joburg? | 75km (1h) drive east on N12 |
Accommodation Options | https://www.redstarraceway.co.za/accommodation.htm |
What else to do there? | https://www.mpumalanga.com/places-to-go/cosmos-country/delmas; https://www.redstarraceway.co.za/calendar.htm |
Normal Finishers | N/A |
Which year was the race started? | 2023 |
How many previous events have been held? | 1 |
Cutoff time | 6h |
First prize value | 4000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | 120 |
Barberton Makhonjwa Mountain Marathon (28-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | ? |
Detailed Report | -: – |
Race Date | Saturday 28 September 2024 |
Location | Bulembu Border-Barberton, Mpu |
Start Venue | Barberton Coronation Park (Rugby Fields), President Street, Barberton |
Route Type | Point-to-point |
Race Website | https://www.makhonjwamarathon.co.za/ |
Contact Details | info@bellasac.org.za |
Distance | 42 |
Online Entries | https://entrygeek.co.za/events/makhonjwa-mountain-4-in-1-marathon-2/ |
Pre-entries Close | Sunday 15 September 2024 |
Entry Fee | R350 |
Included Extras | Shirt (first 50 entries) |
Late entries | ? (No race day entries) |
Title sponsor | None |
Permanent Numbers | No |
How to get there from Joburg? | 350km (4h) east along the N4. |
Accommodation Options | Check out Google for B&B and hotel options |
What else to do there? | https://barberton.co.za/ |
Normal Finishers | +/- 100 |
Which year was the race started? | 2022 |
How many previous events have been held? | 2 |
Cutoff time | ? |
First prize value | 15000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | 957 |

Bill Rowan Three Bridges 50k Ultra (29-Sep): Confirmed
Race Description | A new point-to-point ultra within easy driving distance of Johannesburg. The race commemorates the first winner of Comrades, Bill Rowan, who was born in Koster which is on the race route. |
Detailed Report | -: – |
Race Date | Sunday 29 September 2024 |
Location | Derby-Swartruggens, NW |
Start Venue | ? |
Route Type | Point-to-point |
Race Website | https://www.kostermarathonclub.co.za/ |
Contact Details | info@kostermarathonclub.co.za |
Distance | 50 |
Online Entries | https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6533 |
Pre-entries Close | Sunday 22 September 2024 |
Entry Fee | R379 |
Included Extras | ? |
Late entries | Yes – |
Title sponsor | None |
Permanent Numbers | No |
How to get there from Joburg? | 130km (1h45) drive north west. |
Accommodation Options | Check out Google for B&B and hotel options |
What else to do there? | ? |
Normal Finishers | N/A |
Which year was the race started? | 2024 |
How many previous events have been held? | 0 |
Cutoff time | 7h |
First prize value | 40000 |
Route Elevation (total climbing) | ? |

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