MAC Freedom Day Marathon
Date:
Start Time:
Town: Bloemfontein
Address:
Mangaung City Hall, President Brand Street,
Bloemfontein,
Free State,
ZA
[-25.699379,28.183326]
Race Distances Overview
| Distance | Start Time | Entry Fee | Cut-off Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | R 280 | 6h | |
| Half-Marathon | R 200 | 4h | |
| 10km Race | R 150 | 2h | |
| 5km Race | R 50 | 1h | |
| 1 mile | R 50 | 30m |
About Event
The 2026 MAC Freedom Day Marathon will take place Saturday, 25 April 2026 from 05h30 at the Mangaung City Hall, President Brand Street in Bloemfontein, Free State. Distances available include 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, 5km and 1.6km races.
Starting from the iconic City Hall, the race showcases the scenic routes of Bloemfontein while promoting health, wellness, and active lifestyles.
Beyond competition, the Freedom Day Marathon serves as a platform for community engagement, youth development, and local economic growth. The event also aims to meet professional standards, positioning itself as a potential qualifier for major races and contributing to the broader athletics calendar in South Africa.
The marathon is an official Comrades Qualifier.
Information Status
Information has been verified as correct.
Last updated: 6 days ago
Event Schedule
Timeline for all the races of the event
Saturday
05h30 - 11h30
Marathon (42.2km)
05h30 - 09h30
Half-Marathon (21.1km)
06h00 - 08h00
10km Race (10km)
09h00 - 10h00
5km Race (5km)
10h00 - 10h30
1 mile (1.6km)
Race Detail
This event will adhere to the rules of ASA and AFS.
