Overview

About this event

The 2026 Prince Mangosuthu Ultra Marathon will take place Sunday, 16 August 2026 from 05:30, at Kalis Stadium in Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Distances include a 52km, 10km and 5km races.

Named in honor of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, this ultra-marathon is more than just a race - it’s a journey through history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you’re pushing your limits in the ultra-distance or enjoying the scenic shorter routes, this event offers something for every runner.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 16 Aug 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Ultra Marathon	ZAR 200	—	Road	05:30	12:30
Minimum age 20 years
10km Race	ZAR 100	ZAR 60	Road	06:30	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Walk	ZAR 50	—	Run / Walk	08:00	—
Minimum age 9 years

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

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Download the official event flyer

Online entries

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Entries via Webtickets

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Kalis Stadium, Dundee Click for directions

Finish Kalis Stadium, Dundee Click for directions

Handouts

Medals to all athletes who finishes within the cut-off time

Water Points

Water points every ~3 km along the route.

Featured

Featured race

Featured 2026

Verified · 14 days ago

Midrand Striders Chamberlain Country Classic

30 Aug 2026 First start 06:30 Kyalami Corner

Half Marathon 10km 5km

Entry from R100 Save Open race

Course

Route maps & elevation

Route maps and elevation profiles.

Downloads

Resources

• Event flyer (208.49 KB)

Press

Press & Review

Independent reviews and coverage of this event.

The Running Mann

Prince Mangosuthu Ultra (The Dundee double) - The Running Mann

The Prince Mangosuthu Ultra Marathon provided a return to Dundee and a chance to redeem myself on the Battlefields of Kwazulu Natal.

Read the full review on The Running Mann

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Kalis Stadium

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Contact

Contact the organiser

Organiser

Siyabonga Ngobese

[email protected] +27833778959

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Stay

Accommodation

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Train

Training programs

Hand-picked training pathways to get you to the start line ready.

Coach Parry

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Energy Lab

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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