Balwin Sport Pretoria Marathon
The 2026 Balwin Sport Pretoria Marathon will take place Sunday, 22 February 2026 from 05h30 at the Phobians Club, 378 Queen's Cres, Lynnwood in Pretoria, Gauteng. Distances available include 42.2km, 21.1km, 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 wildebeest 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 also attracts hard-core endurance runners looking for a training marathon at altitude (5102ft) that takes them outside their comfort zone. Push your limits. Endure. Achieve.
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Event Schedule
Timeline for all the races of the event
Sunday
05h30 - 11h30
Marathon (42.2km)
05h30
Half-Marathon (21.1km)
06h00
10km Race (10km)
06h30
5km Fun Run (5km)
Race Detail
This event will adhere to the rules of ASA and AGN.
