Overview

About this event

The 2027 Mimosa Mall Marathon takes place on Saturday, 27 February 2027, from 05:30, at Mimosa Mall in Bloemfontein, Free State. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. It is a qualifying event for the Comrades Marathon.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 27 Feb 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon Comrades	TBC	Road	05:30	11:30
Finishers in 2026 ~300 Minimum age 18 years Comrades qualifier Yes
Half-Marathon	TBC	Road	06:00	09:00
Finishers in 2026 ~650 Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	TBC	Road	06:30	08:00
Finishers in 2026 ~1,200 Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	TBC	Run / Walk	06:30	07:30
Minimum age 9 years

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Mimosa Mall, Bloemfontein Click for directions

Finish Mimosa Mall, Bloemfontein Click for directions

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Pets

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Toilets

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Where

Location

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Mimosa Mall

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Jaco Ebertsohn

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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