South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sun, 1 Nov 2026
Start 07:00
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AGN
Region 5 Marathon
Verified 5 Oct 2026 · Last updated 5 Oct 2026
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Road Mile
Verified 6h ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Region 5 Marathon takes place on Sunday, 1 November 2026, from 07:00, at Union Buildings in Pretoria, Gauteng. Distances are 21.1km, 10km, 5km and 1.6km. Online entries are open. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
1 Nov 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 200 | ZAR 70 | Road | 07:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Race | ZAR 150 | ZAR 70 | Road | 07:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 80 | ZAR 70 | Run / Walk | 07:20 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 1 Mile | TBC | — | Road | 10:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
The first 3000 online entries will include a complimentary event shirt
Free with entry
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Number collection
Collection venues, dates and times.
Union Buildings, Pretoria
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 · 09:00–17:00
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 · 09:00–14:00
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Handouts
Medals to the first 6000 finishers
Pets
No pets at the venue.
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Union Buildings
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Contact the organiser
Organiser
Enoch Skosana
Race Office
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Accommodation
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