South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 17 Oct 2026
Start 05:30
2026
Road
Imbube Marathon
Organised by Eswatini National Provident Fund
Last updated 6 Jul 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
3.3km
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About this event
The 2026 Imbube Marathon will take place Saturday, 17 October 2026 from 05:30, at Somhlolo National Stadium in Lobamba, Hhohho, eSwatini. Distances include a 42km, 21km, 10km and 3km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
17 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Africa | International | Type | Start | Cut-off | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | SZL 365 | ZAR 500 | USD 45 | Road | 05:30 | 11:30 | |
| Half-Marathon | SZL 335 | ZAR 450 | USD 40 | Road | 06:00 | 09:00 | |
| 10km Road Race | SZL 310 | ZAR 400 | USD 35 | Road | 06:00 | 08:00 | |
| 3.3km Fun Run/Walk | Free | — | — | Run / Walk | 06:30 | — | ♿ |
How to enter
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Note: The 3.3km eace is for disabled & elderly (>60) Eswatini athletes only
Race Day Information
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Location
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Somhlolo National Stadium
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Eswatini National Provident Fund
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