Overview

About this event

The 2025 Ethekwini Best of the Best Marathon took place Sunday, 2 March 2025 from 05:00, at Kings Park Athletics Stadium in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Distances included a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Proudly sponspored by Ama Ravens Athletics Club, we bring to you The Ethekwini Best of the Best Marathon. A perfect day to experience the sights and sounds of the city as well as the stunning and vibrant beaches along the Durban Coast.

Comrades & Two Oceans Qualifier

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 2 Mar 2025

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon Comrades Two Oceans	ZAR 390	Road	05:00	11:00
Minimum age 20 years Comrades qualifier Yes Two Oceans qualifier Yes
Half-Marathon	ZAR 300	Road	05:30	08:30
Minimum age 16 years
10km Run / Walk	ZAR 200	Run / Walk	06:00	09:00
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 100	Run / Walk	07:00	—
Minimum age 9 years

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The Running Mann

Best of the Best Marathon (Surviving Shark country) - The Running Mann

An experience of Sunday morning running fever around Durban‘s sports stadiums and leafy northern suburbs during the eThekwini Best of the Best Marathon.

Read the full review on The Running Mann

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Kings Park Athletics Stadium

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Ama Ravens Athletics Club

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2024

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