South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 30 Jan 2027
Start 16:30
2027
Road
ASA · ACNW
Ottosdal Draf & Trap
Organised by Diamant Marathon Club
Last updated 22 Oct 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Date, time and location confirmed. Other details assumed from last year.
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. It is a qualifying event for both the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon. Entry fees and an online entry link for 2027 have not been published yet.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
30 Jan 2027
| Distance | Entry Fee | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | TBC | Run / Walk | 16:30 | — | |||||||||||||||
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| Marathon | TBC | Road | 17:30 | 23:30 | |||||||||||||||
Comrades
Two Oceans
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| Half-Marathon | TBC | Road | 18:30 | 23:30 | |||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | TBC | Road | 18:40 | 23:00 | |||||||||||||||
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How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Pre-entry
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.
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
Basaar en stalletjies van vroeg tot laat
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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