South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
Start 18:00
2026
Road
ASA · AMPU
Sunset Marathon
Organised by Highveld Pumas
Last updated 27 Jul 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
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About this event
The 2026 Sunset Marathon will take place Saturday, 10 October 2026 from 18:00, at Red Star Raceway, N12 Zonderfout Farm I226, Portion 5 in Delmas, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Distances include a 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races.
Red Star Raceway and Red Star Runners Athletics Club proudly invite you to one of South Africa's most unique road running experiences - the Red Star Sunset Marathon.
Whether you're taking on the 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Race or Fun Run, you'll experience the thrill of running on the iconic Red Star Raceway circuit as the sun sets and the track comes alive under lights.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
10 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Grand Masters | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 390 | ZAR 195 | Road | 18:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 260 | ZAR 130 | Road | 18:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 160 | ZAR 80 | Road | 18:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 100 | — | Run / Walk | 18:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Online entries
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
Finisher medals for every participant
Water Points
Water and refreshment stations every 2km.=
Medical
Medical services stationed around the circuit and at the finish
Parking
Safe parking available
Pets Allowed
No pets at the venue.
Refreshments
Water and refreshment stations every 2km
Timing
Electronic chip timing for all distances.
Toilets
Ablution facilities are available around the circuit
Featured race
Featured
2026
Verified
· 7 days ago
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30 Aug 2026
First start 06:30
Kyalami Corner
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Entry from R100
Open race
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Red Star Raceway, N12 Zonderfout Farm I226, Portion 5
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Organiser
Jacky Grassman
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