Overview

About this event

The 2027 Efficient Wealth Klerksdorp Marathon takes place on Sunday, 7 February 2027, from 06:00, at Laerskool La Hoff in Klerksdorp, North West. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Online entries are open.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 7 Feb 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Early Bird	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon	ZAR 250	ZAR 250	Road	06:00	—
Finishers in 2025 ~350 Minimum age 18 years
Half-Marathon	ZAR 200	ZAR 200	Road	06:00	—
Finishers in 2025 ~300 Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 120	ZAR 120	Road	06:00	—
Finishers in 2025 ~300 Minimum age 12 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 80	ZAR 80	Run / Walk	06:00	—
Finishers in 2024 ~200 Minimum age 1 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Online entries

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Entries via Entry Ninja

Closes 2 Feb 2027 · or when sold out

Pre-entry

Laerskool La Hoff, Klerksdorp

Sat, 6 Feb 2027 · 16:00–18:00

On the day entries

On-the-day entries available from 04:30

65+: age-discount for 42.2 km distance; requires age-identification at registration.

Refunds

Entries are non-refundable.

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Laerskool La Hoff, Klerksdorp

Sat, 6 Feb 2027 · 16:00–18:00

Race-morning collection

Available from 04:30

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Laerskool La Hoff, Klerksdorp Click for directions

Finish Laerskool La Hoff, Klerksdorp Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Handouts

Medals to all Finishers

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Timing

Electronic chip timing.

Toilets

Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.

Water Points

Well-Supported Water Points

Refunds

Entries are non-refundable.

Press

Press & Review

Independent reviews and coverage of this event.

The Running Mann

Klerksdorp Marathon (You Shouldn’t Judge A Town By Its Main Road) - The Running Mann

There were several surprises in store at a marathon which included conspiracy theories, beauty pageant queens & free-range studs roaming the streets.

Read the full review on The Running Mann

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Laerskool La Hoff

Corner of Cory and, Sangiro Ave, La Hoff, Klerksdorp, 2571, South Africa

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Contact

Contact the organiser

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Organiser

Klerksdorp Marathon Club

[email protected] +27824877290

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Stay

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Train

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History

Past editions

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