Marathons in South Africa
16 upcoming races are listed in South Africa, including 10 marathons, 8 half marathons and 7 ultras. The next is Cape Town Marathon on October 18, 2026.
November has the most races. Race pages link the official source where we have one. Confirm dates and prices with the organizer before you register.
16
Races listed
10
Marathons
November
Busiest month
24 May
Last updated
| Date | Race | City | Distances | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 18Oct 26 | Cape Town Marathon | - | 42.2K | - |
| 7 Nov 2026 07Nov 26 | Sani Stagger Marathon | - | 42.2K · 21.1K · Trail 21K | - |
| 16 Nov 2026 16Nov 26 | K-Way Skyrun | - | - | - |
| 20 Nov 2026 20Nov 26 | RMB | Ultra-trail Cape Town - 163K | - | 163K | - |
| 21 Nov 2026 21Nov 26 | RMB | Ultra-trail Cape Town - 99K | - | 99K | - |
| 29 Nov 2026 29Nov 26 | African Bank Soweto Marathon | Soweto | 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K | ZAR 250–ZAR 600 |
| 14 Feb 2027 14Feb 27 | Cape Peninsula Marathon | - | 42.2K · 21.1K | - |
| 21 Feb 2027 21Feb 27 | Cape Gate Vaal Marathon | - | 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K | - |
| 21 Feb 2027 21Feb 27 | Capital City42 | - | 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K | - |
| 13 Mar 2027 13Mar 27 | Kosmos 3-in-1 Marathon | - | 42.2K | - |
| 15 Mar 2027 15Mar 27 | Addo Elephant Trail Run | - | 100 Miler · 76K · 44K | - |
| 10 Apr 2027 10Apr 27 | Two Oceans Marathon | - | Ultra · 42.2K · 21.1K | - |
| 25 Apr 2027 25Apr 27 | Ultra-Trail Drakensberg | - | Ultra · 21.1K · UTD | - |
| 29 Apr 2027 29Apr 27 | Wally Hayward Marathon | - | 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K | - |
| 3 May 2027 03May 27 | Durban International Marathon | - | 42.2K · 10K | - |
| 7 May 2027 07May 27 | Cederberg Traverse - 108K | - | 108K | - |
Around South Africa
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Common questions
When is the next race in South Africa?
Cape Town Marathon on October 18, 2026. The table above lists every upcoming race in date order.
Which months are busiest in South Africa?
November (5), February (3), April (3), counting every upcoming race listed in South Africa.
Which distances can I run in South Africa?
The listed races include 10 marathons, 8 half marathons, 7 ultras, 5 10Ks and 3 5Ks. Many events offer more than one distance on the same day.
How do I confirm a race’s details?
Open the race page and check its provenance ledger, which shows where each fact came from. Then confirm the date, price and entry rules with the organizer before you register or book travel.
Spotted something wrong on this page?
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