South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
7–8 Nov 2026
First start 05:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · KZNA
Hope Challenge Marathon
Organised by Ethekwini Athletic Club
Verified 28 Jul 2026 · Last updated 24 Aug 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
Verified 3w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Hope Challenge Marathon will take place Saturday, 7 November 2026 to Sunday, 8 November 2026 from 05:00, at Amphitheatre, Durban Promenade in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km and 10km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
8 Nov 2026
3 races
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Early Bird | Great Grand Masters | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 440 | — | ZAR 400 | Free | Road | 05:00 | 11:00 | ||||||||||||
Comrades
Two Oceans
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 340 | ZAR 90 | ZAR 300 | Free | Road | 05:00 | 08:30 | ||||||||||||
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| 10km Road Race | ZAR 240 | ZAR 60 | ZAR 190 | Free | Road | 05:15 | 07:45 | ||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
T-Shirts to the 1st 2000 Early Entries
Free with entry
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Entries via EventTiming
Closes 4 Nov 2026 · or when sold out
- Early-bird cutoff: 26 Oct 2026
Pre-entry
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Refunds
Entries are non-refundable.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Amphitheatre, Durban Promenade, Durban
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 · 10:00–17:00
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 · 10:00–17:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
Medals to all finishers
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Refunds
Entries are non-refundable.
Promoted race
A paid placement. Listings and rankings are never influenced by advertising spend.
Promoted
2026
Verified
· 35 days ago
Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic
30 Aug 2026
First start 06:30
Kyalami Corner
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Entry from R100
Open race
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Amphitheatre, Durban Promenade
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Organiser
Ethekwini Athletic Club Contact
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