South Africa
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Date
Sun, 4 Oct 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · ATRA
O.R. Tambo Half Marathon
Organised by Mthatha Athletics Club
Verified 8 Sep 2026 · Last updated 11 Sep 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 2d ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 O.R. Tambo Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 4 October 2026, from 06:00, at Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
4 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 300 | ZAR 60 | Road | 06:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 250 | ZAR 60 | Road | 06:30 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 200 | ZAR 60 | Road | 06:45 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Run / Walk | ZAR 100 | — | Run / Walk | 07:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
Free t-shirts to first 200 (42.2km), 500 (21.1km), 500 (10km) and 300 (5km) entries
Free with entry
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
O.R Tambo District Municipality Myezo Park
Sat, 3 Oct 2026 · 10:00–17:00
O.R. Tambo District Municipality, (Myezo Offices)
O.R. Tambo District Municipality Myezo Office, Mthatha
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 · 10:00–17:00
O.R. Tambo District Municipality, (Myezo Offices)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start · Marathon
Baziya Mission, Mthatha
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Start · Half-Marathon
Gqabata Curves, Mthatha
Start · 10km Race
Cicira Turn, Mthatha
Start · 5km Run / Walk
Marhambeni, Mthatha
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Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Walter Sisulu University
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Organiser
Siphe Magwentshu
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