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Mielie Marathon

Organised by Goudveld Multi Sport

Date
17 Jan 2026
Start 05:30
Venue
HTS High School Sportsground, Welkom
Welkom
Distances
42 / 21 / 10 / 5
Entry fees
ZAR 50 – 250

Last updated 25 Jun 2026

Marathon Half Marathon 10km 5km

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Overview

About this event

The 2026 Mielie Marathon took place Saturday, 17 January 2026 from 05:30, at HTS High School Sportsground, Welkom in Welkom, Free State, South Africa. Distances included a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Two Oceans & Comrades marathon qualifier

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 17 Jan 2026
Distance Entry Fee Temp Licence Type Start Cut-off Details
Marathon ZAR 250 ZAR 50 Road 05:30 11:00
Minimum age
20 years
Comrades Two Oceans
Half-Marathon ZAR 200 ZAR 50 Road 06:00 09:00
Minimum age
16 years
10km Race ZAR 130 ZAR 50 Road 06:00 08:00
Minimum age
14 years
5km Fun Run ZAR 50 — Run / Walk 07:00 08:30
Minimum age
9 years

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

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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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HTS High School Sportsground, Welkom

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History

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Previous edition: 2025

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