31 Jan 2026
Meerkat Marathon
The 2026 Meerkat Marathon will take place 31 Jan 2026 from 05h30 at the Vermeulens, N12 in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Distances available include 42.2km, 21.1km and 10km races.
The Meerkat Marathon originated in 2016. The race has been held every year, only taking a break during the 2021 lockdown. Initially the purpose of the race was to raise funds for charity, but the race helps to keep the Kimberley Road Runners club up and running. The event is one of the largest and most attended road running events in the Northern Cape. This year, the race is proudly sponsored by Bayagro Kimberley and Vermeulens.
The Meerkat Marathon is a qualifier for the Comrades and Two Oceans Ultra Marathons.
We invite all athletes to come and enjoy the race and experience Kimberley Road Runners' hospitality!
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Event Schedule
Timeline for all the races of the event
Saturday
05h30 - 11h30
Marathon (42.2km)
05h30 - 09h30
Half-Marathon (21.1km)
06h00 - 08h00
10km Run (10km)
Race Detail
This event will adhere to the rules of ASA and AGW.
Vodacom Kimberley Road Runners
