Overview

About this event

The 2026 Festival of Running in Nelson Mandela Bay [Training Run] took place on Saturday, 4 April 2026, at Cows Corner in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. Distances were 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Results have not been published yet. It was a qualifying event for the Comrades Marathon.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Xcel Athletics wishes to advise that the 2026 Festival of Running NMB will be downgraded. Regrettably, the event’s League and Comrades Qualification status has been revoked by EPA. Read more here: https://www.facebook.com/nmbfestivalrun

Races

Distances & fees

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Saturday 4 Apr 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon Comrades	ZAR 180	ZAR 30	Road	12:00	—
Minimum age 20 years Comrades qualifier Yes
Half-Marathon	ZAR 150	ZAR 30	Road	14:30	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 100	ZAR 30	Road	15:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Race	ZAR 60	—	Road	15:00	—
Minimum age 9 years

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

Course

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The Running Mann

Festival of Running Marathon (Earning your Easter eggs) - The Running Mann

A review of what I make as the toughest coastal marathon in the country but also best and most beautiful marathon I’ve run so far this year.

Read the full review on The Running Mann

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Cows Corner, Colleen Glen

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Steven Lancaster

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History

Past editions

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