South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 30 Jan 2027
Start 16:30
Verified
2027
Road
ASA · ACNW
Ottosdal Draf & Trap
Organised by Diamant Marathon Club
Verified 30 Oct 2026 · Last updated 11 Nov 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 1w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2027 Ottosdal Draf & Trap takes place on Saturday, 30 January 2027, from 16:30, at Ottosdal Showground in Ottosdal, North West. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Online entries are open. 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
30 Jan 2027
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Grand Masters | Late Entries | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 70 | — | — | — | Run / Walk | 16:30 | — | ||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 190 | ZAR 40 | Free | ZAR 240 | Road | 17:30 | 23:00 | ||||||||||||
Comrades
Two Oceans
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 180 | ZAR 40 | Free | ZAR 230 | Road | 18:30 | 23:00 | ||||||||||||
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| 10km Road Race | ZAR 140 | ZAR 40 | — | ZAR 190 | Road | 18:40 | 23:00 | ||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Pre-entry
On the day entries
On-the-day entries available from 15:30
Day entries will close 30 minutes before starting time
Entrance fee R50 per person - CARD PAYMENTS ONLY
Entrance fee after 18h00 - R100 per person. CARD PAYMENTS ONLY
ENTRANCE FEE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RACE REGISTRATIONS.
TEMP LICENSES WILL BE FOR SALE AT EVENT
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Ottosdal Showground, Ottosdal
Fri, 29 Jan 2027 · 18:00–21:00
Race-morning collection
Available from 15:30
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Lucky Draw
Cash lucky draws
Handouts
Medals for all race completers
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Pets
No pets at the venue.
Refreshments
There will be a wide variety of food to buy during the day.
Timing
Electronic chip timing.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Water Points
There are 12 waterpoints situated every 2km to 2.5km
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Ottosdal Showground
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Organiser
Marie (Accommodation)
Lizette (Stalletjies)
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