South Africa
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Namibia
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Date
Sat, 27 Feb 2027
Start 06:00
Verified
2027
Road
ASA · AFS
Bieliemielie Marathon
Verified 27 Oct 2026 · Last updated 11 Nov 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 2w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2027 Bieliemielie Marathon takes place on Saturday, 27 February 2027, from 06:00, at Reitz Bowls Club in Reitz, Free State. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Online entries are open. It is a qualifying event for both the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
27 Feb 2027
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Late Entries | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 320 | ZAR 50 | ZAR 370 | Road | 06:00 | 12:00 | |||||||||||||
Comrades
Two Oceans
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 270 | ZAR 50 | ZAR 340 | Road | 06:00 | 12:00 | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 180 | ZAR 50 | ZAR 250 | Road | 06:15 | 12:00 | |||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 50 | — | ZAR 120 | Run / Walk | 06:15 | — | |||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Late-Entries from 20 Feb 2027 to 26 Feb 2027
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Reitz Bowls Club, Reitz
Fri, 26 Feb 2027 · 15:00–17:00
Race-morning collection
Available (04:30 – 05:45)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Handouts
Medal to all finishers
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Pets
No pets at the venue.
Timing
Electronic chip timing.
Tog Bag
No Tog Bag area
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Resources
Press & Review
Independent reviews and coverage of this event.
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Reitz Bowls Club
Sarel Cilliers Str
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Entries are open.
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Organiser
Drizette Putter
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Training programs
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