Loskop Marathon Series

How to Enter

See below for more information on how you can enter the event

Entry fee range for the event: R50 - R690

Entry Information

Loskop Marathon Series Entry Fees 2025:
	50km Ultra Marathon (50km)	21km Wild Challenge (21.1km)	10km Tough Run (10km)	4.9km Save the Rhino Fun Run (4.9km)
Entry Fee	R690	R495	R100	R50
Temp License		R40	R40

No entries available on race day except for the Fun Run which will be available on the day
An event T-Shirt is available for R150
The 50km & 21km entry fee includes limited edition race shirt if registered and paid before 7 February 2025

We regret no wheelchairs allowed

On the day Fun Run entries

except for the Fun Run which will be available on the day

Flyer

Prize Money

Loskop Marathon Series

Number collection

See below for information pertaining to the collection of your race pack.

Number Collection Information

18/19 April 2025 – Weekend prior to race WOODMEAD RETAIL PARK, 1 Waterfall Cres, Woodmead, JHB, 2191
(10km, 21km & 50km)
25/26 April 2025 – Race Weekend
- 10km Tough Run – Steve Tshwete Municipal Offices, Middelburg (FRIDAY ONLY) and Saturday @ START
- 50km Ultra – Steve Tshwete Municipal Offices, Middelburg
- 21km Wild Challenge – Damwal Complex (Loskopdam)
Collecting times for all events:
- Friday – from 12h00 – 20h00
- Saturday – from 04h30 – 06h00
IMPORTANT: Please provide proof of payment and your allocated race number as sent per SMS/email to collect your race number/package

Loskop Marathon Series

Race Day Information

See below for more information pertaining to the lead-up to, and the race day itself

START:

50km - Steve Tshwete Municipal Offices
21km - Damwal Complex (Loskopdam)
10km - N11 (-24.44255, 29.46776)
4km - Damwal Slaghuis

FINISH: Loskopdam, a Forever Resort

Handouts

Medals to all athletes who finishers within the cut-off time

Hydration

Refreshment stations will provide Coke and purified water sachets

Parking

Secure parking @ R50

Timing

Official timing chip is attached to your race number. NO CHIP = NO RESULT = NO RACE HISTORY

Tog Bags

Transport of tog bags will be available from both venues to the finish at Loskopdam, free of charge

Headphones

The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification

Refreshments

Coffee for sale from 05h00 on race day at 21km & 50km START venues

Prize Giving

Official prize-giving times: 10km & 21km @ 11h30 & 50km @ 12h00

The N11 road is closed between Middelburg and Loskopdam on race-day between 5:00 - 13:00
50km Cut-off times: 25km – 3:45; 36km – 5:15, 42km – 06:00
BUS TRANSPORT:
- 50km ONLY (Pre-booked and pre-paid ONLY)
- Bus transport will be provided to the 50km START in Middelburg from Loskop Dam.
- Busses will depart strictly from 04h00 - 04h45. Only 750 tickets available. One per athlete.
- Tickets will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis and to athletes ONLY.
- NO TRANSPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM MIDDELBURG. ATHLETES ARE REMINDED THAT THE ROAD (N11) TO LOSKOP WILL CLOSE AT 05H00.
- Busses returning to Middelburg leaves from 13h00. Last bus leaves Loskop at 14h00!
- Bus tickets (50km ONLY) must be pre-booked with race entry at a cost of R95 per ticket.
- NO bus tickets will be sold seperately or on race day.
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE:
- 10km, 21km & Fun Run (Athletes ONLY)
- A free shuttle service to drop off athletes at the registration/start of the 10km, 21km and Fun Run will be provided from the Resort Main Entrance from 05h00!
- Strictly no spectators/parents/supporters

Loskop Marathon Series

Route Maps

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EVENT Route Map

50km 50km Ultra Marathon

50km Ultra Marathon GPX file

21.1km 21km Wild Challenge

21km Wild Challenge GPX file

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Date & Time

Sat, 26 Apr @ 06h00

Distance

50km

Race Type

Road Race

Cut Off

7h (13h00)

Minimum Age

20 years

Entry Limit

5000

Entry fee

R 690

Date & Time

Sat, 26 Apr @ 06h30

Distance

21.1km

Race Type

Trail

Cut Off

4h (10h30)

Minimum Age

16 years

Entry Limit

2000

Entry fee

R 495

Temp License

R 40

Date & Time

Sat, 26 Apr @ 07h00

Distance

10km

Race Type

Road Race

Minimum Age

14 years

Entry Limit

150 Entry fee

R 100

Temp License

R 40

Date & Time

Sat, 26 Apr @ 06h45

Distance

4.9km

Race Type

Run / Walk

Minimum Age

9 years

Entry fee

R 50

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Loskop Marathon Series 2025

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Event Schedule

Saturday

06h00 - 13h00

50km Ultra Marathon (50km)

06h30 - 10h30

21km Wild Challenge (21.1km)

06h45

4.9km Save the Rhino Fun Run (4.9km)

07h00

10km Tough Run (10km)

Race Detail

Middelburg Marathon Club

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Middelburg Marathon Club

How to Enter

Entry Information

On the day Fun Run entries

Number collection

Number Collection Information

Race Day Information

Handouts

Hydration

Parking

Timing

Tog Bags

Headphones

Refreshments

Prize Giving

Route Maps

EVENT Route Map

50km 50km Ultra Marathon

21.1km 21km Wild Challenge

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Training Programs

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50km Ultra Marathon

Date & Time

Sat, 26 Apr @ 06h00

Distance

50km

Race Type

Road Race

Cut Off

7h (13h00)

Minimum Age

20 years

Entry Limit

5000

Entry fee

R 690

21km Wild Challenge

Date & Time

Sat, 26 Apr @ 06h30

Distance

21.1km

Race Type

Trail

Cut Off

4h (10h30)

Minimum Age

16 years

Entry Limit

2000

Entry fee

R 495