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43rd Mielie Marathon

Organised by Goudveld Multi Sport

Date
26 Feb 2022
Start 05:30
Venue
Welkom Technical High School, Volks Road
Welkom
Distances
42 / 21 / 10 / 5
458 finishers
Entry fees
ZAR 50 – 180

Last updated 25 Jun 2026

Marathon Half Marathon 10km 5km

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Overview

About this event

The 2022 43rd Mielie Marathon took place on Saturday, 26 February 2022, at Welkom Technical High School in Welkom, Free State. Distances were 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Official results have been published by the timekeeper. It was a qualifying event for both the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon.

Comrades & Two Oceans Qualifier

Goudveld Multisport together with AECI mining Proudly Presents the 43rd Mielie Marathon

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 26 Feb 2022
Distance Entry Fee Temp Licence Type Start Cut-off Details
Marathon ZAR 180 ZAR 75 Road 05:30 11:30
Finishers
143
Minimum age
20 years
Comrades Two Oceans
Half-Marathon ZAR 150 ZAR 75 Road 06:00 09:00
Finishers
175
Minimum age
16 years
10km Road ZAR 120 ZAR 75 Road 06:00 08:00
Finishers
140
Minimum age
14 years
5km Road ZAR 50 — Road 07:00 —
Minimum age
9 years

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

Press

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Mielie Marathon (The Amaizeing Race) - The Running Mann
The Running Mann

Mielie Marathon (The Amaizeing Race) - The Running Mann

With yellow Mielie grains above ground & rich veins of gold below, Welkom's Mielie Marathon is the gold standard for fast January marathons.

Read the full review on The Running Mann
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Welkom Technical High School, Volks Road

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2021

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