South Africa
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Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Thu, 24 Sep 2026
Start 05:30
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · KZNA
Evotel Memel to Newcastle Run/Walk
Organised by Osizweni Club
Verified 2 Sep 2026 · Last updated 7 Sep 2026
51.7km Walk
Ultra
Ultra
51.7km Walk
Verified 4d ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Evotel Memel to Newcastle will take place Thursday, 24 September 2026 from 05:30, at Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk - Memel in Memel, Free State, South Africa. Established in 1994 with just 15 walkers, this event has grown to host over a thousand athletes. This year, the 51.2 km race is an official qualifier for the 100th Comrades Marathon.
Participants can choose from four categories: the 51.2 km Individual Run or Walk, or the Team Relay Run or Walk (comprising 5 members per team, with four members completing 10 km each and the final member completing 11.2 km).
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Thursday
24 Sep 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||||
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| Individual 51.7 km Run | ZAR 350 | Road | 05:30 | — | |||||||||||||||
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Comrades
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| Individual 51.7 km Walk | ZAR 350 | Walk | 05:40 | — | |||||||||||||||
| 51.7 km Relay Team Run | ZAR 1,750 | Road | 05:50 | — | |||||||||||||||
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Comrades
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| 51.7 km Relay Team Walk | ZAR 1,750 | Walk | 06:00 | — | |||||||||||||||
Race notes
- 51.7 km Relay Team Run: 5 members: the first 4 run 10 km each; the final member runs 11.7 km
- 51.7 km Relay Team Walk: 5 members: the first 4 walk 10 km each; the final member walks 11.7 km
Merchandise
T-Shirt
The first 100 athletes to register will receive a complimentary event T-shirt sponsored by Allwear.
Free with entry
How to enter
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Download the official event flyer
Online entries
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Number collection
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Race Day Information
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Start
Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk - Memel, Memel
Finish
Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk - Memel, Memel
Handouts
All finishers will receive a medal
Refreshments
18 water stations to support participants
Water Points
Eighteen companies, along with our refreshment sponsor, Coca-Cola, will be supporting athletes along the route
Resources
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Location
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Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk - Memel
Church St, Memel, 2970
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