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Durban International Marathon

Organised by Newlands Athletics Club

Date
2 May 2027
Start 06:30
Venue
Moses Mabhida People's Park
Durban
Distances
42 / 10
Entry fees
ZAR 290 – 480

Verified 30 Sep 2026 · Last updated 9 Oct 2026

Marathon 10km

Verified 1w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.

Overview

About this event

The 2027 Durban International Marathon takes place on Sunday, 2 May 2027, from 06:30, at Moses Mabhida People's Park in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Distances are 42.2km and 10km. 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.
Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 2 May 2027
Distance Entry Fee Temp Licence Early Bird Late Entries Type Start Cut-off Details
Marathon ZAR 480 ZAR 120 ZAR 450 ZAR 530 Road 06:30 12:30
Minimum age
20 years
Start
Prospecton Road, Durban
Comrades Two Oceans
10km Race ZAR 290 ZAR 80 ZAR 270 ZAR 320 Road 06:30 09:00
Minimum age
14 years
Start
M4 outside Durban Country Club, Durban

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

Goodies

Merchandise

T-Shirt

All online entries will qualify for a race t-shirt at Registration.

Free with entry

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Download the official event flyer

Online entries

Entries via Webtickets

Closes 18 Apr 2027 · or when sold out

  • Early-bird cutoff: 31 Dec 2026
  • Late entry: 18 Mar 2027

On the day entries

No entries available on race day.

Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Entry Limit
Entries are capped - 10000
Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

The Globe at Suncoast Casino

Fri, 30 Apr 2027 · 09:00–17:00
The Globe, Suncoast Casino, Suncoast Boulevard
Sat, 1 May 2027 · 09:00–17:00
The Globe, Suncoast Casino, Suncoast Boulevard

Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg

Wed, 28 Apr 2027 · 09:00–17:00
On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start · Marathon Prospecton Road, Durban
Start · 10km Race M4 outside Durban Country Club, Durban
Finish Moses Mabhida People's Park, Durban Click for directions
Running with Earphones
No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.
Handouts
Medals will be awarded to all finishers.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Parking
Athletes may park their vehicles at Suncoast. Shuttle bus will be available @ R120
Pets
No pets at the venue.
Tog Bag
Tog bag facilities will be provided – use of them is at participant’s own risk
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
Entry Limit
Entries are capped - 10000

  • Shuttle bus @ R120 - pickup point is at Kings Park Swimming Pool from 3:30am - 4:30am

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Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Moses Mabhida People's Park

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Contact

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Organiser

Race Director

Mthoko Ndwandwe

Sihle Shange

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Stay

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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