Overview

About this event

The 2026 Makgobaskloof Plunge will take place Saturday, 21 November 2026 from 05:30, at Plein Street Haenertsburg in Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 21 Nov 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Makgobaskloof Plunge Marathon	ZAR 400	ZAR 50	Road	05:30	11:30
Minimum age 20 years
Half-Marathon	ZAR 300	ZAR 50	Road	05:30	—
Minimum age 16 years
Allesbeste 10km	ZAR 200	ZAR 50	Road	08:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 100	—	Road	08:30	—
Minimum age 9 years

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

Goodies

Merchandise

T-Shirt

ZAR 200

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Pre-entry

Food Lovers Market, The Farmyard Trading Post, Polokwane

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 · 16:00–18:00

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 16:00–18:00

Food Lovers Market, corner Bert Booysen and Loop Streets, Tzaneen

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 · 15:00–18:00

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 15:00–18:00

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 · 15:00–18:00

Rotary Clubhouse, Rissik St, Haenertsburg

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 · 14:00–18:00

Entries close 16 Nov 2026 or when sold out.

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Entries via PeakTiming

• LATE ENTRY FEES:
  • 42.2km - R450 Late Entry Fee at Collection 
  • 21.1km - R350 Late Entry Fee at Collection
  • 10km - R250 Late Entry Fee at Collection
  • 5km - R150 Late Entry Fee at Collection
    
    
• TRANSPORT:
  
  • 42.2km - R90 Bus ticket
  • 21.1km - R70 Bus ticket
  • 10km -  R50 Bus ticket
  • 5km - R40 Bus ticket
    
    
• NB: Above prices for online entry fees, T-shirts and bus tickets include VAT but exclude transaction fees

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Food Lovers Market, The Farmyard Trading Post, Polokwane

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 · 16:00–18:00

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 16:00–18:00

Food Lovers Market, corner Bert Booysen and Loop Streets, Tzaneen

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 · 15:00–18:00

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 15:00–18:00

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 · 15:00–18:00

Rotary Clubhouse, Rissik St, Haenertsburg

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 · 14:00–18:00

• Late race number collection
  • for the 42km only - available on the day at Rotary Clubhouse in Haenertsburg: 4am - 5am
  •  21km and 10km at bus embarkation point in Tzaneen

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Plein Street Haenertsburg, Tzaneen Click for directions

Finish Plein Street Haenertsburg, Tzaneen Click for directions

Handouts

All finishers will receive a medal

Water Points

Water points are provided on the route at intervals of 3,6 km and less, reducing to 1,7 km

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Prize Giving

10:00

Refreshments

Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at the Finish

Timing

Electronic chip timing for all distances.

Tog Bag

Tog bag drop-off available at the start.

Toilets

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

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

• Tickets for Bus Ride to the start
  • Bus embarkation at Driving Range Agatha St Tzaneen; co-ordinates -23.81947, 30,16249
  • 42.2 km - R90 - last bus leaves at 04h00
  • 21.1 km - R70 - last bus leaves at 04h15
  • 10 km - R50 - last bus leaves at 06h00
  • 5 km - R40 - last bus leaves at 07h00
    
    
• STRICTLY NO parking at or near the Start of the 21km, 10km and 5 km events; please buy a ticket online or arrange to be dropped off

Press

Press & Review

Independent reviews and coverage of this event.

The Running Mann

Magoeba Plunge Marathon (the Limpopo rollercoaster) - The Running Mann

The toughest & most brutal downhill marathon you’ll ever run – a rollercoaster of a route that slowly rises & rapidly plummets as you make your way between Haenertsburg and Tzaneen.

Read the full review on The Running Mann

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Plein Street Haenertsburg

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Ann Luther

[email protected] +27828082539

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Stay

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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