South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sun, 4 Apr 2027
Start 05:00
Verified
2027
Road
ASA · KZNA
Indian Ocean Marathon
Organised by Orcas Running Academy
Verified 22 Oct 2026 · Last updated 24 Oct 2026
Ultra
30km
10km
Verified 2d ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2027 Indian Ocean Marathon takes place on Sunday, 4 April 2027, from 05:00, at Sunkist Lawns in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Distances are 50km, 30km and 10km. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
4 Apr 2027
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Early Bird | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| 50km Ultra Marathon | ZAR 695 | ZAR 110 | ZAR 595 | Road | 05:00 | 12:00 | |||||||||||||
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| 30km Road Race | ZAR 395 | ZAR 110 | ZAR 330 | Road | 05:00 | 09:30 | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Road Race | ZAR 280 | ZAR 70 | ZAR 220 | Road | 06:00 | 08:00 | |||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
All Early Bird and Standard Entries receive a Custom Race T-shirt for free. Entries from the 10th of March will NOT receive a T-shirt.
Free with entry
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Online entries
Entries via Entry Ninja
Closes 30 Mar 2027 · or when sold out
- Early-bird cutoff: 22 Dec 2026
Late entries will be allowed at registration should there be space. There will be a late entry fee of R50.00 per entry.
Entries from the 10th of March will NOT receive a Goodie bag or Race T-shirt.
Race entries are limited to 5,000 runners. Enter early to secure your place.
Entry Limit
Entries are limited to 5000 runners.
Substitutions
Race changes and Subs are allowed at a fee of R50.00 per change or sub.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
The Durban Runner, Lilian Ngoyi Road
Fri, 2 Apr 2027 · 11:00–16:00
Sat, 3 Apr 2027 · 11:00–16:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
Headphones are not permitted for any race
Handouts
Well deseerved Finisher medals for all distances
Medical
Qualified medical personnel stationed at key points along the route and at the finish.
Parking
Suncoast Casino – 300m; Moses Mabhida Stadium – 500m; Kings Park Pool – 300m; Beachfront Parking
Prize Giving
12:00
Refreshments
Finish-line village with refreshments, medals, and post-race celebrations.
Timing
Electronic chip timing.
Tog Bag
Secure bag drop facilities available at the start. Collect after finishing.
Toilets
Portable facilities at start, finish, and key points on the route.
Water Points
Water and refreshment stations every 2.5km along the course.
Entry Limit
Entries are limited to 5000 runners.
Substitutions
Race changes and Subs are allowed at a fee of R50.00 per change or sub.
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Sunkist Lawns, Moses Mabhida
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