Overview

About this event

The 2026 Minet Independence Marathon will take place Saturday, 3 October 2026 from 06:00, at Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village in Motloang, Maseru, Lesotho. Distances include a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 3 Oct 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off
Marathon	ZAR 500	Road	06:00	—
Half-Marathon	ZAR 470	Road	06:00	—
10km Road Race	ZAR 440	Road	06:00	—
5km Road Race	ZAR 420	Road	06:00	—

Entry

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On the day

Race Day Information

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Where

Location

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Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village

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Contact

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Minet

[email protected] +26662011022

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