Overview

About this event

The 2026 Santam Bieliemielie Marathon took place on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at Reitz Bowls Club in Reitz, Free State. Distances were 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Results are available on RunningCalendar. It was a qualifying event for the Comrades Marathon.

The Bieliemielie Marathon is a well-established event that has grown steadily over the past 35 years. Approximately seven years ago, the race was officially registered as a Comrades Marathon qualifier, further enhancing its reputation and appeal. Each year, families and runners look forward to participating in this memorable community event. We look forward to welcoming you in 2026.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 28 Feb 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon Comrades	ZAR 250	ZAR 50	Road	06:00	12:00
Finishers 35 Comrades qualifier Yes
Half-Marathon	ZAR 200	ZAR 50	Road	06:00	12:00
Finishers 84
10km Race	ZAR 120	ZAR 50	Road	06:15	12:00
Finishers 118
5km Fun Run	ZAR 50	—	Run / Walk	06:15	—
Finishers 75

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

Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (139.08 KB)

Press

Press & Review

Independent reviews and coverage of this event.

The Running Mann

Bielie Mielie Marathon (Valentine's Day in the Free State) - The Running Mann

Although driving on Free State roads is a harrowing experience, running on them is totally relaxed. A report on a tranquil marathon amongst Eastern Free State farmland.

Read the full review on The Running Mann

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Reitz Bowls Club

Sarel Cilliers Str

Get directions

Contact

Contact the organiser

Looking for results?

They're on this event's results page.

View results

Organiser

Drizette Boucher

[email protected] +27824743387

Anything else? Send the organiser a message and they'll reply to the email you give.

Your name

Email

Message

Send message

Nearby

You may also like

Northridge Mall Marathon

14 Nov 2026

Marathon Half Marathon 10km 5km

NG Church Harmony Sunset Run

27 Nov 2026

10km 4km

Pentagon Pistols Berg-op-Berg-af

28 Nov 2026

Half Marathon 10km

Ke Moja Half Marathon

5 Dec 2026

Half Marathon 10km 5km

TITAN Trail Run

6 Dec 2026

10km Trail 5km Trail

History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

View all previous →