Overview

About this event

2026 Prince Mangosuthu Ultra Marathon will take place on, or close to Sunday, 16 August 2026. Exact date and time to be confirmed. The event will take place at Nquthu Stadium in Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Distances include a 52km, 21km, 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	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Ultra Marathon	ZAR 200	Road	05:30	—
Minimum age 20 years
Half-Marathon	ZAR 150	Road	06:00	—
Minimum age 16 years
10km Race	ZAR 100	Road	06:30	—
Minimum age 14 years
5km Fun Walk	ZAR 20	Run / Walk	08:00	—
Minimum age 9 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

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On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Nquthu Stadium, Dundee Click for directions

Finish Nquthu 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.

Course

Route maps & elevation

Route maps and elevation profiles.

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.

Nquthu 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.

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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