South Africa
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Zimbabwe
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Date
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
Start 06:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · KZNA
Prof. Otty Nxumalo Marathon
Organised by Inkamana Athletics Club
Verified 7 Jul 2026 · Last updated 15 Jul 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 1w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Prof. Otty Nxumalo Marathon will take place Saturday, 3 October 2026 from 06:00, at Abaqulusi Plaza in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.
In 2026, this event has a new home at Abaqulusi Plaza, in the heart of Vryheid. The race route will take you on a tour of Vryheid town. Whilst on the 42.2 km route, you will catch sight of Inkamana Abbey's memorable architecture and the scenic Klipfontein Dam. Whether you run in a group or prefer a solitary run, this race will definitely give you an enjoyable moment on the road.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
3 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Grand Masters | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 300 | — | ZAR 250 | Road | 06:00 | — | |||||||||||||
Comrades
Two Oceans
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 240 | ZAR 100 | ZAR 190 | Road | 06:00 | — | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 160 | ZAR 70 | ZAR 110 | Road | 06:20 | — | |||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 100 | — | ZAR 40 | Run / Walk | 06:20 | — | |||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
- Early-bird cutoff: 19 Sep 2026
Entries via PeakTiming
No entries available on race day.
Substitutions
Substitutions, up-grades and down-grades may be done ONLY on Thursday and Friday 01 - 02 October 2026, during race pack collections for R50.00 fee
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Abaqulusi Plaza, Vryheid
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 · 10:00–18:00
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 · 10:00–18:00
On-the-day number collection (04:00 – 05:50)
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Start
Abaqulusi Plaza, Vryheid
Finish
Abaqulusi Plaza, Vryheid
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Prize Giving
09:30
Refreshments
Waterpoints for refreshments will be located every 3 km along the route.
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Substitutions
Substitutions, up-grades and down-grades may be done ONLY on Thursday and Friday 01 - 02 October 2026, during race pack collections for R50.00 fee
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Abaqulusi Plaza
Utrecht Street, Vryheid
Abaqulusi Plaza — Location map not available
Get notified
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Inkamana Athletics Club
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