Overview

About this event

The 2024 Balwin Sport Pretoria Marathon took place Sunday, 25 February 2024 from 05:45, at Phobians Club, 378 Queen's Cres, Lynnwood in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances included a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.

The Pretoria Marathon, hosted by Phobians Athletics Club, has been held for almost 30 years in the capital city and has become a legendary test of fitness.

The race is a double-lapper, winding through leafy streets of jacarandas and climbing up to historic Fort Klapperkop, with its spectacular views of the city bowl and the Union Buildings. If you're in luck you may spot zebras and wildebees alongside the road, before dropping down to Fountains Circle. Dig deep for a push up to Brooklyn when the route takes you through the grounds and past the beautiful old buildings of Pretoria Boys High School, and then back to the finish at the PBHS Old Boys Club.

Perfectly timed as a qualifier for both Two Oceans and Comrades, our race combines a great challenge, lovely Highveld scenery and spirited support from our friendly club volunteers.

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Distances & fees

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

Sunday 25 Feb 2024

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Great Grand Masters	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon Comrades Two Oceans	ZAR 450	ZAR 50	Free	Road	05:45	11:45
Minimum age 20 years Comrades qualifier Yes Two Oceans qualifier Yes
Half-Marathon	ZAR 300	ZAR 50	Free	Road	05:45	11:45
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 200	ZAR 50	—	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Run	ZAR 100	—	—	Run / Walk	07:30	—
Minimum age 9 years

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

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Course

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Phobians Club, 378 Queen's Cres, Lynnwood

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Pretoria Marathon Contact

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2023

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