South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
Start 18:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AMPU
Sunset Marathon
Organised by Highveld Pumas AC
Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Last updated 27 Sep 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified 1w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Sunset Marathon takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026, from 18:00, at Red Star Raceway in Delmas, Mpumalanga. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
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 | Temp Licence | Grand Masters | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | ||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 390 | ZAR 50 | ZAR 195 | Road | 18:00 | 00:00 | |||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 260 | ZAR 50 | ZAR 130 | Road | 18:00 | — | |||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 160 | ZAR 50 | ZAR 80 | Road | 18:00 | — | |||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 100 | — | — | Run / Walk | 18:00 | — | |||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Race notes
- Marathon: 11+ Laps
- Half-Marathon: 5+ Laps
- 10km Race: 2+ Laps
Merchandise
T-Shirt
T-shirts available for purchase
ZAR 250
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
Entries via PeakTiming
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
Handouts
Finisher medals for every participant
Medical
Medical services stationed around the circuit and at the finish
Parking
Safe parking available
Pets
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
Water Points
Water and refreshment stations every 2km.
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Resources
Press & Review
Independent reviews and coverage of this event.
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Red Star Raceway, N12 Zonderfout Farm I226, Portion 5
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Jacky Grassman
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