South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
Minet Independence Marathon
Organised by Minet
Last updated 21 Sep 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Minet Independence Marathon takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, from 06:00, at Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village in Motloang, Maseru, Lesotho. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Online entries have closed. It is a qualifying event for both the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
3 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 500 | Road | 06:00 | — | |||||||||||||||
Comrades
Two Oceans
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 470 | Road | 06:00 | — | |||||||||||||||
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| 10km Road Race | ZAR 440 | Road | 06:00 | — | |||||||||||||||
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| 5km Road Race | ZAR 420 | Run / Walk | 06:00 | — | |||||||||||||||
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Merchandise
T-Shirt
This entry included tshirt, race bib, goodie bag, finisher's medal and refreshments.
Free with entry
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Online entries
Entries via Entry Ninja
Entries closed.
Refunds
Entries are non-refundable.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Wednesday 30th September 2026 - Group Registrations (Corporates, Clubs and Organizations)
Thursday 1st October and Friday 2nd October 2026 - Local and International Runners
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
finisher's medal
Pets
No pets at the venue.
Refreshments
refreshments
Refunds
Entries are non-refundable.
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village
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