Overview

About this event

The 2024 Bhekizizwe Joseph Shabalala Marathon took place on Sunday, 4 February 2024, at Settler’s Park Stadium in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. Distances were 42.2km, 21.1km and 10km. Official results have been published by the timekeeper. It was a qualifying event for both the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon.

The BJS Marathon celebrates the life of the incomparable Joseph Shabalala, the 5 time Grammy Award winning leader of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Tying the event to his roots, the Marathon starts outside the Kirkintulloch Primary School where Joseph spent his formative years. With incredible Prize money on offer, this event is set to become a standard on the KZN Racing Calendar.

Comrades & Two Oceans Qualifier

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Sunday 4 Feb 2024

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon Comrades Two Oceans	ZAR 300	—	Road	05:00	—
Minimum age 20 years Comrades qualifier Yes Two Oceans qualifier Yes
Half-Marathon	ZAR 250	ZAR 100	Road	05:30	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 200	ZAR 80	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 14 years

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

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Resources

• Event flyer

Press

Press & Review

Independent reviews and coverage of this event.

The Running Mann

Bhekizizwe Joseph Shabalala Marathon (The show aint over...) - The Running Mann

A report from the marathon that honours the legacy of the 5-times Grammy winner in Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal.

Read the full review on The Running Mann

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Settler’s Park Stadium

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BJS Marathon Contact

[email protected] +27794669609

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2023