Overview

About this event

The 2026 O.R. Tambo Half Marathon will take place Sunday, 15 November 2026 from 06:00, starting at O.R. Tambo District Municipality Myezo Office and finishing at Walter Sisulu University Stadium in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Distances include a 21km, 10km and 5km races.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 15 Nov 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Half-Marathon	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	TBC	Road	06:10	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Run / Walk	TBC	Run / Walk	06:15	—
Minimum age 9 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

On the day entries

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On the day

Race Day Information

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Start O.R. Tambo District Municipality Myezo Office, Mthatha Click for directions

Finish Walter Sisulu University Stadium, Mthatha Click for directions

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Where

Location

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Walter Sisulu University Stadium

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Contact

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Organiser

Mthatha Athletics Club Contact

[email protected] +27781012695

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025