Overview

About this event

The 2027 Mielie Marathon takes place on Saturday, 16 January 2027, from 05:30, at Welkom in Welkom, Free State. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. It is a qualifying event for both the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon. An online entry link and on-the-day entry details for 2027 have not been published yet.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 16 Jan 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Late Entries	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon Comrades Two Oceans	ZAR 250	ZAR 50	ZAR 300	Road	05:30	11:00
Minimum age 20 years Comrades qualifier Yes Two Oceans qualifier Yes
Half-Marathon	ZAR 200	ZAR 50	ZAR 250	Road	06:00	09:00
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 130	ZAR 50	ZAR 180	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.

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Welkom, Welkom Click for directions

Finish Welkom, Welkom Click for directions

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Pets

No animals/pets are allowed to take part

Toilets

Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.

Water Points

Water points every 3km & finishing line

Press

Press & Review

Independent reviews and coverage of this event.

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

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Welkom

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Goudveld Multi Sport

[email protected] +27834783886

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Stay

Accommodation

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Train

Training programs

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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