Overview

About this event

The 2027 Polokwane City Marathon is expected to take place on or around Saturday, 1 May 2027, from 05:30, at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo. Distances are 50km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. It is a qualifying event for the Comrades Marathon. This date is estimated from a previous year's event and has not been confirmed.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Saturday 1 May 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Ultra Marathon Comrades	TBC	Road	05:30	—
Minimum age 20 years Comrades qualifier Yes
Half-Marathon	TBC	Road	05:30	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Road	TBC	Road	05:45	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Road	TBC	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 9 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane Click for directions

Finish Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Pets

No pets at the venue.

Toilets

Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Old Peter Mokaba Stadium

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Polokwane Athletics Club Contact

[email protected] +27697538291

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Stay

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2026

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