Overview

About this event

The 2026 Elliot Madeira Marathon took place on Sunday, 20 September 2026, at Mthatha Sports Field in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Distances were 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Results are available on RunningCalendar. It was a qualifying event for both the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 20 Sep 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon Comrades Two Oceans	ZAR 230	ZAR 70	Road	06:30	12:30
Finishers 112 Minimum age 20 years Comrades qualifier Yes Two Oceans qualifier Yes
Half-Marathon	ZAR 190	ZAR 70	Road	06:45	09:45
Finishers 317 Minimum age 16 years
10km Road	ZAR 140	ZAR 70	Road	07:00	09:00
Finishers 395 Minimum age 14 years
5km Family Fun Walk	ZAR 80	—	Run / Walk	08:00	09:00
Finishers 460 Minimum age 9 years

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

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• Event flyer (121.3 KB)
• Prize Money (98.99 KB)

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Mthatha Sports Field

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Elliot Madeira Charity Club

[email protected] +27823305529

Mr. Mtshabe/ Phiwe

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History

Past editions

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