Overview

About this event

The 2027 Powerade Marakele Marathon takes place on Saturday, 6 March 2027, from 06:00, at Marakele National Park in Thabazimbi, Limpopo. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Online entries are open.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 6 Mar 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Early Bird	Late Entries	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon	ZAR 440	ZAR 70	ZAR 400	ZAR 495	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 20 years
Half-Marathon	ZAR 385	ZAR 70	ZAR 350	ZAR 425	Road	06:15	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 290	ZAR 70	ZAR 250	ZAR 320	Road	06:30	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 85	—	—	ZAR 90	Run / Walk	07:00	—
Minimum age 9 years

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

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

The 42.2km, 21.1km and 10km fees include a R75 conservation fee that goes directly to Marakele National Park.

Online entries

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Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Marakele National Park, Thabazimbi Click for directions

Finish Marakele National Park, Thabazimbi Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Toilets

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

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Marakele National Park

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Marakelemar

[email protected]

Maryke Carstens

[email protected] +27844163584

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Stay

Accommodation

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Train

Training programs

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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