Overview

About this event

The 2026 Letsgo Potch! Marathon took place on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at JB Marks Cricket Oval in Potchefstroom, North West. Distances were 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Official results have been published by the timekeeper. It was a qualifying event for both the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon.

Get ready for an exciting community event that's all about uplifting Potchefstroom! Letsgo Potch is back for its sixth edition, and it's open to everyone.
This year, we will be hosting the ASA National 10km championship incorporated with the Letsgo 10km Race.

Our goal is simple: to make Potchefstroom thrive, and we're doing it by bringing the community together. By participating, you're boosting your health and supporting our efforts to make Potchefstroom flourish. The funds raised go towards our vision of creating a better future for this town. You can be a part of this positive change regardless of your fitness level.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 17 Oct 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon Comrades Two Oceans	Sold out	—	Road	05:00	11:00
Minimum age 20 years Comrades qualifier Yes Two Oceans qualifier Yes
Half-Marathon	ZAR 250	ZAR 70	Road	06:00	09:00
Minimum age 16 years
10km Road	ZAR 190	ZAR 70	Road	07:30	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Timed Run	ZAR 120	ZAR 70	Road	08:00	—
Minimum age 9 years

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Press

Press & Review

Independent reviews and coverage of this event.

The Running Mann

LetsGo Potch Marathon (searching for pots, chefs & strooms) - The Running Mann

A report from the LetsGo Marathon in Potchefstroom on World Cup Rugby finals day covering urology, proctology and the Owen Farrell marathon running method.

Read the full review on The Running Mann

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

JB Marks Cricket Oval

Thabo Mbeki Ave

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Contact

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Organiser

Lets Go Potch Contact

[email protected] +27796566519

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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