South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Date
Sun, 13 Dec 2026
Start 05:30
Verified
2026
Road
ASA · AVT
Sedibeng Marathon
Organised by Sedibeng Marathon NPC
Last updated 11 Nov 2026
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Verified — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Sedibeng Marathon takes place on Sunday, 13 December 2026, from 05:30, at Vaal Showgrounds in Vereeniging, Gauteng. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km and 5km. Online entries are open. It is a qualifying event for both the Comrades Marathon and the Two Oceans Marathon. Details for this event have been verified by RunningCalendar.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Sunday
13 Dec 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Marathon | ZAR 450 | ZAR 150 | Road | 05:30 | 12:00 | ||||||||||||||
Comrades
Two Oceans
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| Half-Marathon | ZAR 350 | ZAR 150 | Road | 05:30 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km Road | ZAR 250 | ZAR 150 | Road | 06:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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| 5km Fun Run | ZAR 100 | ZAR 50 | Road | 06:00 | — | ||||||||||||||
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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 1,200 entrants receive a free T-shirt. This offer applies to online entries only and is first come, first served.
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.
Entries opening soon
This event is a development race. Foreign athletes who wish to compete for prize money must apply in advance via email at [email protected]
Substitutions
No participant will be permitted to swap race numbers or run on another's behalf. This is a serious offence and will lead to disqualification and banning.
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Lucky Draw
Raffle Draw: 12:00 PM - Final ceremony of the day.
Medical
Medical assistance will be provided on the route and at the finish.
Parking
Official parking will be provided for motorists. No parking in unauthorized areas. Car guards will assist.
Timing
Electronic chip timing.
Substitutions
No participant will be permitted to swap race numbers or run on another's behalf. This is a serious offence and will lead to disqualification and banning.
Resources
Location
Where the event starts and how to get there.
Vaal Showgrounds, Boy Louw &, Nic Botha St, Leeuwkuil
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Organiser
Frans Chauke
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Training programs
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