South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 6 Mar 2027
Start 06:00
2027
Road
ASA · LIMA
Powerade Marakele Marathon
Organised by Thabazimbi Marathon Club
Last updated 31 Oct 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
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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.
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 | |||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 440 | ZAR 70 | ZAR 400 | ZAR 495 | Road | 06:00 | — | ||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 385 | ZAR 70 | ZAR 350 | ZAR 425 | Road | 06:15 | — | ||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 290 | ZAR 70 | ZAR 250 | ZAR 320 | Road | 06:30 | — | ||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 85 | — | — | ZAR 90 | Run / Walk | 07:00 | — | ||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Online entries
The 42.2km, 21.1km and 10km fees include a R75 conservation fee that goes directly to Marakele National Park.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
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
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Marakele National Park
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Entries are open.
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Organiser
Marakelemar
Maryke Carstens
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