Overview

About this event

The 2027 Infantry School Cango Marathon takes place from Friday, 26 to Saturday, 27 February 2027, from 06:00, at Infantry School in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 4km. Online entries are open. It is a qualifying event for both the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Friday 26 Feb 2027 1 race

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
4km Fun Run	TBC	—	Run / Walk	17:00	—
Minimum age 9 years Prize-giving 12:30

Saturday 27 Feb 2027 3 races

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon Comrades Two Oceans	ZAR 350	ZAR 70	Road	06:00	12:00
Finishers in 2026 ~1,100 Minimum age 20 years Prize-giving 12:30 Comrades qualifier Yes Two Oceans qualifier Yes
Half-Marathon	ZAR 280	ZAR 70	Road	06:00	09:30
Minimum age 16 years Prize-giving 12:30
10km Road Race	ZAR 112	ZAR 70	Road	06:30	08:30
Minimum age 14 years Prize-giving 12:30

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

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Online entries

Enter Now

Closes 10 Feb 2027 · or when sold out

The race organisers reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.

Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Infantry School Oudtshoorn, Oudtshoorn

Fri, 26 Feb 2027 · 14:00–22:00

Race-morning collection

Available (03:30 – 05:00)

NO collections will take place at either of the start venues.

Late collections of bib numbers on race day morning, will only be at the Military Base, before departure of the busses to the starting points.

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Infantry School, Oudtshoorn Click for directions

Finish Infantry School, Oudtshoorn Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Lucky Draw

Lots of lucky draws!!!

Handouts

Medals will be handed to all finishers who complete the event within the cut off time.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Prize Giving

12:30

Walkers

21,1 km walk cut off time 10:00 (4 hours).

Timing

Electronic chip timing.

Tog Bag

Tog bag drop-off facilities will be available at the start area of each race.

Toilets

Toilets will be available at the finish venue.

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Infantry School

Park Road

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Richard Hughes

[email protected] +27825634573

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Stay

Accommodation

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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