Overview

About this event

The 2026 Gert Sibande Marathon took place Saturday, 16 May 2026 from 07:00, at Gert Sibande District Municipality Complex in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Distances included a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 16 May 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon	ZAR 150	ZAR 40	Road	07:00	—
Minimum age 20 years
Half-Marathon	ZAR 100	ZAR 40	Road	07:00	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Road	ZAR 50	ZAR 40	Road	07:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
4.9km Fun Run	ZAR 30	—	Run / Walk	07:15	—
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 (370.24 KB)

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Gert Sibande District Municipality Complex

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Organiser

Paul Bester

[email protected] +27829667767

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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