South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · ATRA
Icon's Journey Marathon
Verified 29 Jun 2026 · Last updated 30 Jun 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
5km
Verified 10h ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Icon's Journey Marathon will take place Sunday, 26 July 2026 from 07:00, at Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km and 5km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
26 Jul 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 390 | ZAR 60 | Road | 07:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 290 | ZAR 60 | Road | 07:30 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Road Race | ZAR 100 | ZAR 60 | Road | 07:30 | — | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Entries close 5 Jul 2026 or when sold out.
No entries available on race day.
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start · Marathon
Qunu, Madiba's Home, Qunu
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Start · Half-Marathon
Xolilizwe Sangoni High School , Qokolweni
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Start · 5km Road Race
Tyumbu hill (opposite Zigzag Store), Zimbane, Mthatha
Handouts
All finishers receive a medal.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Pets Allowed
No pets at the venue.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Marathon
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Nelson Mandela Museum
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Icon Journey Contact
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Accommodation
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Training programs
Hand-picked training pathways to get you to the start line ready.
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